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WHERE   T O  EA T  AND  DRINK      715

       housed in a revamped Victorian           SANTA CRUZ: Crow’s Nest   $
       house. Come for rustic duck             American
       dishes, Mediterranean seafood           2218 E Cliff Dr, 95062
       specialties, cassoulet, gnocchi,        Tel (831) 476-4560
       risotto, and fried chicken.             An icon since 1969, this eatery
                                               serves seafood specialties as well
       PACIFIC HEIGHTS:                        as pasta, steaks, and chops. The
       Swan Oyster Depot   $$                  upstairs bar has a more casual
       Seafood                                 atmosphere. Great harbor views.
       1517 Polk St, 94109
       Tel (415) 673-1101
       Since 1912, this eatery has been
       serving excellent clam chowder,         The Gold Country
       oysters, cracked crab, lobster, and
       fresh seafood. Beer and wine are         GRASS VALLEY:
       available. Cash only.                   Trattoria Milano   $$$
                                               Italian
                                               124 Bank St, 95945
                                               Tel (530) 273-3555
       The Wine Country    Elegantly served dish at the acclaimed   Favored for classics such as osso
                           Restaurant 301, Eureka  buco (a dish of veal shanks) and
        DK Choice                              panna cotta, this eatery uses
                                               organic produce and serves freshly
        GEYSERVILLE: Rustic    Northern California  baked breads. Enjoy the convivial
        Francis’s Favorites   $$$              atmosphere with a glass of wine
        Italian            CARMEL: Pacific’s Edge   $$$  from their impressive collection.
        300 Via Archimedes, 95441  American
        Tel (707) 857-1485  120 Highlands Dr, 93923  DK Choice
        On the Francis Ford Coppola   Tel (831) 622-5445
        Winery, this restaurant offers   Try beef, lamb, and seafood dishes,   SACRAMENTO:
        family favorites such as Mrs.   or opt for the chef’s tasting menu   Chando’s Tacos   $
        Scorsese’s lemon chicken, habit-  or bar menu at this elegant venue   Mexican
        forming ribs, and Florentine steak.   with ocean views in the Highlands   863 Arden Way, 95815
        Diners can eat at the movie-  Inn. Award-winning wine list.  Tel (916) 641-8226
        memorabilia-surrounded bar,             This brightly colored roadside
        around the swimming pool,   DK Choice   stand is considered one of
        indoors by the Argentine-style          Sacramento’s best eateries.
        parrilla, or on the terrace with   EUREKA: Restaurant 301  $$$  The tacos, in particular, are
        views of the vineyard.  Californian     exceptional. All of the meats –
                            301 L St, 95501     such as adobado and carnitas –
                            Tel (707) 444-8062  are perfectly spiced, grilled, and
       HEALDSBURG: Jimtown Store  $  This is an award-winning foodie   tucked into fresh-made tortillas.
       American             mecca in an elegant Victorian   The tortas are also a hit.
       6706 Hwy 128, 95448  building. The daily-changing
       Tel (707) 433-1212   menu includes organic vege-
       This general store and antiques   tables from the kitchen gardens,
       shop also acts as a gourmet    local seafood, poultry, and meats.
       deli and café. Feast on chili,   Oenophiles make pilgrimages   The High Sierras
       grilled cheese, deli sandwiches,   here for the winemaker dinners
       home-made chocolate cake,    and vintages from the 3,400-   MAMMOTH LAKES: The
       and other snacks. Offers packed   bottle list.  Restaurant at Convict Lake   $$
       picnic lunches.                         American/French
                                               1 Convict Lake Rd, 93546
       NAPA: Bistro Don    MENDOCINO: Ravens’   Tel (760) 934-3803
       Giovanni        $$$  Restaurant      $$  Enjoy perfectly cooked local
       Italian             Vegetarian          meats and fish, paired with
       4110 Howard Ln, 94558  44850 Comptche Ukiah Rd, 95460  an excellent wine list, in this
       Tel (707) 224-3300   Tel (707) 937-5615  beautiful alpine setting. There is
       Come here for pastas, fritto misto,   This vegetarian-friendly eatery    also a delicious brunch on offer.
       wood-oven pizzas, local seafood,   on the coast serves soups, pizzas,
       roasted half-chicken, and Bostini   pastas, and grilled veggies. Come   YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK:
       trifle. Bar as well as patio seating.  early and visit the organic gardens.  Wawona Dining Room   $$
                                               American
       SONOMA: The Girl & the Fig  $$$  MONTEREY: Old    Wawona Hotel, 8308 Wawona Rd,
       French              Fisherman’s Grotto   $$  95389
       110 W Spain St, 95476  Seafood          Tel (209) 375-1425   Closed Dec
       Tel (707) 938–3634   39 Fishermans Wharf, 93940  1–19, Jan 2–Apr 10
       Enjoy French cuisine in art-filled   Tel (831) 375-4604  Wawona is popular for its
       dining rooms or on the patio. The   The menu includes fresh seafood,   seasonal specialties and
       menu has artisanal cheeses and   as well as steaks, pasta dishes, and   traditional favorites. Flavorful
       charcuterie, tartares, steak-frites,   delicious home-made desserts.    steaks and trout are highlights.
       and creative veggie dishes. Sip   A beloved family-run spot with   Sit outdoors or in the Victorian
       on local wine at the antique bar.  stunning views of the harbor.  dining room.
                                    For more information on types of restaurants see pages 28–9
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