They now have an eating challenge. 18" long, 4 lbs giant roll. 30 mins to eat it & it's free w/ pic on the wall. If you don't make it it's $39.95.
If the weather is nice, head out onto the cliff-side patio overlooking the Pacific. If the weather is cold, ask for a table along the wall of glass for prime views. - Inspector
Bull Valley Roadhouse recently landed a rare three-star rating from the San Francisco Chronicle’s critic Michael Bauer, earning top-ranking ‘foodie destination’ status overnight. Read more.
Best place to get fresh pastas. They have beautifully made tortellini and fettuccine. Also, great meats and cheeses. Go here for your Italian groceries.
Scurry around the front ordering desk to eat at the kitchen counter. Watching the crew prepare the meals is fascinating and they do it with care and flair. 4star food with a campy twist.
Quite possibly the most spectacular view of the Pacific Coast, if not the best view anywhere. Perch yourself on the deck and take in the endless stretch of ocean. Indulgent and worth every penny.
Delish Pinakbet w/ special garnish on top called LECHON KAWALI! Seafood Black Rice awesome 2 w/ hint o garlic mixed w/scallops & laki prawns & special garnish on top called ... FRIED CALAMARI...!!!
An ample outdoor patio featuring a bocce court and fire pit and local beers on draft make this a great spot for an afternoon drink.
Headed up to Muir Woods to see the Redwoods? Stop in at Dipsea Cafe for a filling, homey breakfast along the way. The Chorizo Tortilla Scramble was delicious. Read about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
Go on a Dollar Day, which they have on Sundays. Dollar parking, admission, drinks (water, cheap beer, and sodas) and hot dogs. You can pay $2 a person to go up to the box level (better views).
Rustic chic atmosphere with delicious hyper-local cuisine. Trumpet mushroom salad, ricotta tomato, duck egg bubble and squeek, pig dish, and vegetable boullibase were all outstanding. Seasonal menu.
Really interesting upscale Indian food. It's also in a super cute and cozy little victorian house. I want to come here again and again.
So delicious I can't express my delight. Great food, great service , music on vinyl and I'm quite sure they are making our personalized bar seat plaques as I write this....yep, they are.
The most delicious pizza in Sonoma county, definitely worth the drive up north, the pork belly is the best and a great wine selection!
You know this place is legit from the smell, but the super-friendly owner, killer sauce, bombin' brisket, and solid ribs are what put it over the top. That, and they add bacon to every side dish... :)
Get a combo of 1,2 or 3 meats- flipping phenomenal! Plus, it is plenty to share for two people and still have left overs for a midnight snack. Pulled pork is amazing!
A much-anticipated Montreal style bagel shop. Well worth the wait...we've has their bagels and they are hands down the best around these parts. Say hi to Amy for us! Read more.
Tormented by the deaths of her husband and child, Sarah Winchester embarked on a building binge 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, until her death 38 years later. The result is 160 bizarre rooms. Read more.
Small oysters are big, no need to grab Mediums! If tables are full and the wait is long, take oysters to go. Invest in a good shucker! Seriously, do it.
Spicy garlic pork ramen with a scoop of chicken gravy is Dojo's specialty. The miso broth is also a highlight, as are the quail eggs in each ramen. Come early and prepare to wait!
This place is great! greatest dive bar with card tricks and everything! love it !! GO Ernie!
Get your fill of hearty platters of Puerto Rican meats, rice, & beans at Sol Food in sunny San Rafael. Use the spicy & vinegary Pique hot sauce liberally and read about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
Phil's is perfect for a pit stop meal on your way between SF & Paso Robles. The fried Sanddabs & Snapper were fine, but the Clam Chowder is where it's at. Read about my visit on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
Specialties: Dim sum, including lobster and Shanghai crab dumplings; garlic pea shoots; all seafood, especially shrimp, abalone and geoduck; steamed whole fish; roast suckling pig. Read more.
When it's hot out, there's nothing better than eating fresh, sustainable, local seafood on the Sausalito waterfront. Don't miss the Fish & Chips or Crab Roll and read about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
For the non locals, I call this the super secret fish taco spot. Great breakfast, great tacos and hey often have ribs.
I got the Little Lucca Combo. Quite tasty but as with most of their sandwiches, it was huge. Might want to save room for a big sandwich before arriving, or share the other half with a friend.
Host Guy Fieri of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives discovered this whiskey bar that serves up a po' boy with a twist (avocado and fresh crab mayo). Read more.
Good food at steep price, their signature Reuben is, while delicious, $17 for a sandwich and DOES NOT come with fries! An atrocity..
Located in Guy Fieri's hometown, this Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives approved Mexican spot is as authentic as it gets. Don't miss the Chorizo Huarache and read all about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
When the SF weather is warm, there's no better place to be than around this outdoor fire pit with a Baja Baja cocktail in hand and a pizza on the way. Read all about my visit on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
One of Marin's best-kept secrets. Try the pumpkin prawn curry, spicy roasted duck and chicken satay! Read the IJ's complete review online by following the link ... Read more.
Adam Richman brought his appetite for the Knucklehead Challenge. Did you? As seen on Travel Channel’s Man v. Food Nation.
Although the XL Xiao Long Bao is fun, it's a bit difficult to eat. Stick with the regular Xiao Long Bao...
Check out their amazing Sunday brunches and Monday night dinners if you can! They are put on by the Moveable Feast Catering Company and they are fantastic! They also have great pizza on Fri and Sat
Hiding in an industrial office park area... you can discover what a Meadery is. Good drinking in the tasting room.
So good! Some of the best tacos I've ever had, actually. The prices are cheap and the portions are huge. Don't miss the chorizo or cabeza and read more about this taco truck on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
One of the best places to get a reasonably priced lunch outside under the warm Napa sun. Don't miss the Harissa Grilled Oysters or Chowder and read all about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
House cooked crab! House smoked salmon. House crab cakes. And sashimi platters to go. Pick it up and make a picnic.
Tasting menus showcase the chef‘s brilliance with suzuki crudo, Yukon gold gnocchi, or veal. Save room for the bread. – Green Guide Editor
Order both the marin pizza topped with potato and radiatore bolognese from the more fancy restaurant picco next door. Service is fast and the food is absolutely delicious. End the meal with ice cream.
The food here is simply amazing! You can't go wrong with the menu, but don't miss the avocado bruschetta and the scallops!
Specialties: Wood-fired lamb meatballs with braised chard; Dungeness crab salad; house-made pasta; pizza; whole oak-grilled fish; grilled half chicken; meat loaf braised in tomato; lemon mousse. Read more.
We stopped here for lunch. Everything was amazing. Highly recommend the prosciutto pizza and linguine with clams.
Definitely worth the Michelin stars.. The lobster risotto is the best thing you will ever eat
The burrata cheese appetizer was perfection: soft, creamy cheese with olive oil, prosciutto, arugula, and crispy bread.
Served out of a railroad car parked on the side of the road, food is to-go. The meat is smoky and moist and the barbecue sauce is excellent. Read more.
Despite being an Italian restaurant, the special burger is so delightful here it's the only thing I've ordered for the past 20 years.
Check out Muir Woods Trading Company Cafe as seen on Best Thing I Ever Ate Read more.
Check out Duarte's Tavern as seen on Best Thing I Ever Ate , Diners, Drive-ins and Dives Read more.
I can't recommend this place enough. I never had a Pot Pie this wonderful, we have tried now 7 different pies and they are so tasty! We will be trying many others too. This place is a MUST!
Go to Falafel's Drive-In and order the large falafel & banana shake. You'll save $2 and get the two best items on the menu!
Come in on Tuesday's and Wednesday's to listen to live bluegrass from 6-9pm! Brisket is superb!
You have to try there amazing tacos: especially the scallop, octopus and breaded halibut tacos are to die for.
The yakitori here is great, order a bunch and a couple sides of rice, but make sure to check the specials! Some of the best skewers (pork-belly wrapped items) are hiding there...
Hidden inside an old grocery store. Past the old sliding doors, all the way in the back left corner lies Chef Ma. Great service, yummy food. Mapo tofu is delicious :)
The chef spent time in Spain on a government-backed scholarship, and his time there influenced his menu with iteams like Calabrian chile-spiced octopus. Read more.
Check out Zazu as it was featured on Guilty Pleasures for Richard Blais recommends Bacon Caramel Popcorn. Read more.
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Sam's outdoor deck is one of the nation's most picturesque places to drink. Good luck biking back to the city.
Everything is good--especially the oysters. One of my favorite places to get a whiff of sea air.
Beautiful redwoods! There is an easy 1 mile trail that stays flat for those of us not wanting a hike but wanting to be in nature. Walked it 41 weeks pregnant!!!
OBSESSED WITH THIS PLACE. I love the fried tofu with minced pork, grilled chicken wings, and the beef tripe. Onion pancakes are good but freakishly huge.
Sonoma County Distilling provides an experience normally reserved for wine country with a tasting room and tours. The company focuses on controlling every part of the process from grain to glass. Read more.
Perhaps the most well-known in Alameda, St. George has been doing its thing since 1982. The company offers tours, plenty of tastings and a range of spirits from gin to vodka to liqueurs. Read more.
We welcome you to the "Still on the Hill"! Now pouring awesome cabs, ports, and ready-to-drink cocktails - we pride ourselves in being one of the most unique wineries in the valley! visit@charbay.com Read more.
After a beautiful drive to Petaluma, join the upbeat tour at Stillwater and try the award-winning bourbon and whiskey. Both spirits are well worth the trip. Read more.
WHAT TO EAT: Anything made of masa—tortillas, tamales, panuchos, gorditas. Pozole, fish tacos. For full review, click Read more. Read more.
The sandwiches and jerky here are to die for. Great place to stopover for a take-out picnic lunch en route to your favorite winery.
Yummy natural fruit bars. I got the kiwi flavor, it was very kiwi. Fruuuuuity goodness.
Delicious carnitas burritos at a very good price. Order the double and can take home and eat for a few days. They are HUGE!
Blown away by this! Didn't quite know what to expect had my share of good BBQ. Wow it works amazingly! Great Smokin' BBQ Platter & Jalapeno cornbread. Great wines by 2 &5oz Friendly knowledgable staff
Absolute insanity here, as well as extreme danger: the Banh Mi Dutch Crunch is the most addictive sandwich in Napa! Read more.
The duck sandwich was FANTASTIC! It was an delicious first impression to duck. I had a bite of the grilled cheese. Also excellent. It was familiar with sophisticated flavor. Order the olives!
Make sure you get there in time, otherwise they run out of bread. Meats are hardy and delicious. Must stop by if you're in sonoma
An absolutely amazing, carefully curated tasting menu experience that combines seasonal CA ingredients with traditional Japanese techniques & sensibilities. Read all about it on WinstonWanders.com
Great food! If they're offering the skate wing special, get it! It was cooked absolutely perfectly and the flavors were excellent. WinstonWanders.com
It's not always offered, but if they've got the Crispy Risotto Cake appetizer, get it! It is so utterly decadent and delicious. WinstonWanders.com
Such a lovely old-school diner vibe with really innovative, hearty, delicious, and reasonably priced food. The Duck Hash is incredibly delicious and the biscuits are excellent too. WinstonWanders.com
Between the Pork Belly Skewers, Spicy Tan Tan Ramen, and killer cocktails, I've concluded that this place is ridiculously awesome. Make an effort to get to this Sebastopol gem. WinstonWanders.com
EVERYTHING IS DELICIOUS! Oxtail udon cannot be missed. Great selection of Japanese craft beers and whiskeys too!
And you thought the Bay Area couldn't make breakfast tacos. The Egg & Chorizo Breakfast Taco is ridiculously good, especially the spiced black beans. WinstonWanders.com
Get the beef udon noodle bowl. Regular size is good enough. Top it off with tempura.
It looks like a biker bar, but it's super friendly — and having opened in 1853, it's one of the oldest bars in California. Along with the typical bar fare, they have decent Filipino food on offer. Read more.
Everything is wonderful. I had a 1/3 lb burger which was perfect for me with a chocolate malt shake. The two combined were amazing. Delicious!
Cannot say enough good things about this place. It's family owned and they treat you like their family. We literally went back again because the food is delicious and the warmth!
Traditionally cooked wild boar has all those 'noble elements';can't get any better. Duck cuboid is delicious. Finish your meal with their smooth French press coffee.
Gun-chan special is a must try (secret menu) ! This ramen comes in a package of chicken karaage, pork belly, roasted pork and marinated hard boiled egg simmered in spicy broth. *drool
