Bacchus and Venus Wine Shop
Bacchus & Venus 769 Bridgeway Sausalito, CA 94965 415-331-2001 www.bacchusandvenus.com This wine shop is one of my favorite stops because the owner, Marcy Roth, and her staff are so knowledgeable....
View ArticleSan Francisco Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
We buy at least 90% of our produce for the week in our local Bay Area farmers markets. The San Francisco Ferry Plaza farmers market is our overall favorite in the Bay Area. The setting is spectacular,...
View ArticleBouchon Bakery
Bouchon Bakery 6540 Washington Street Yountville, CA 94599 707-944-1565 What a fabulous place – the baked goods are beautiful, fragrant and delicious! Their breads are exquisite, too – I normally get...
View ArticleBistro Jeanty
Bistro Jeanty 6510 Washington Street Yountville, CA 94599 707-944-0103 www.bistrojeanty.com The pork belly and lentils at Bistro Jeanty are to die for! The other menu item that is a must is their...
View ArticleBistro Don Giovanni
Bistro Don Giovanni 4110 Howard Lane (just off Highway 29) Napa, CA 707-224-3300 www.bistrodongiovanni.com Bistro Don Giovanni is one of my all-time favorites. I have only had great experience there,...
View ArticleHurley’s Restaurant
Hurley’s Restaurant 6518 Washington Street Yountville, CA 94599 707-944-2345 www.hurleysrestaurant.com I truly enjoy Hurley’s wild game week. It only happens once a year (in November, I believe) and is...
View ArticleThe French Laundry
The French Laundry 6640 Washington Street Yountville, CA 94599 707-944-2380 www.frenchlaundry.com I have been to The French Laundry a few times now. The food is exquisite and the service is very good....
View ArticleEmporio Rulli
Emporio Rulli 464 Magnolia Street Larkspur, CA 94939 1-888-88-RULLI www.rulli.com One of my all-time favorite bakery/coffee shops is Emporio Rulli in Larkspur. Their pastries, gelatos, sandwiches and...
View ArticleCyrus Restaurant
Cyrus Restaurant 29 North Street Healdsburg, CA 95448 707-433-3311 www.cyrusrestaurant.com We heard many great things about Cyrus before we went, and we were not disappointed. From the cucumber soup to...
View ArticleRestaurant Gary Danko
Restaurant Gary Danko 800 Northpoint St. at Hyde San Francisco, CA 415-749-2060 www.garydanko.com Gary Danko is perhaps my favorite restaurant in the city for a special occasion meal. The menu is very...
View ArticlePan-Roasted Alaskan Halibut
Ingredients4 medium fillets of fresh Alaskan halibut2 Meyer lemons, sliced paper thin1/3 cup grapeseed oil (enough to cover the bottom of the skillet)PaprikaSea salt and pepper You will also...
View ArticleFig, Prosciutto, Gorgonzola and Arugula Pizza
Ingredients 8 ripe black mission figs, quartered if large or halved if small ¼ lb. thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into bite-sized pieces. ¼ lb. gorgonzola cheese (experiment – try Gorgonzola Dolce,...
View ArticleSalad of Arugula, Roasted Pumpkin, Fresh Ricotta and Pecans
Ingredients Approx. 1 lb. arugula, washed and air-dried 2 small pumpkins 1/3 cup olive oil 1 cup fresh ricotta, strained 1 cup pecans, chopped ½ cup olive oil ¼ cup Vinaigre du Banyuls or your favorite...
View ArticleArugula and Fresh Tomato Side Salad
This is a simple salad but you will find yourself serving it often – with chicken, fish, sandwiches or maybe just by itself. Add some crostini with goat cheese for a nice treat! Ingredients 2-3 cups...
View ArticleFresh Pear, Prosciutto and Arugula Salad
Ingredients 2 cups arugula (organic, if possible), washed and dried 2 fresh pears, peeled, cored and sliced into 8 pieces each 1/3 lb. prosciutto or serrano ham, thinly sliced 2 T sweet onion, finely...
View ArticleArugula Pesto
This recipe is fantastic for a quick appetizer with bread or for a sauce with pasta. You can substitute a number of herbs and greens for the arugula with great results. Ingredients 2 handsful of...
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Sungold Tomato and Bread Salad
This dish features some of nature’s best produce – super sweet Sungold tomatoes, sweet red onions and arugula. These fresh ingredients, combined with your favorite toasted bread cubes and a sweet-tart...
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