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Open now for a few weeks, this much awaited and anticipated restaurant was hopping on a recent Saturday night. The first LEED certified (i.e., environmentally friendly) restaurant in Houston, it took some time to get it open. The kitchen is manned by Randy Evans, formerly chef at Brennans. Built from the ground up at the northeast corner of Kirby & 59 ( behind the aquarium store and Taco Cabana), Haven has a contemporary, yet warm and comfortable, ambiance. (Similar in feel to Branch Water Tavern.)
Reservations are a must for prime time weekend tables. Foodies are flocking. We ran into three of our foodie couple friends dining there for the first time on the same evening. Parking is an interesting situation. There is a large lot right next to the restaurant that appeared to be entirely reserved for the valet service, at least at dinner.
We started out with shaky service but things improved greatly once our waiter arrived. We like the new trend toward artisanal cocktails but none appealed to us here, so we opted for wine from a varied (although not steakhouse sized), reasonably priced menu.
The menu is somewhat limited at this point. We speculate Chef Evans' idea is to do everything well rather than bite off more than the kitchen staff can produce. The menu is already expanded from what's on the limited website. And the idea is to buy local, farm-to-market, seasonally available items, which is inherently limiting.
A number of the appetizers were intriguing. Whether as a starter or a substitute for an entrée, we tried four of them. The best of the lot was the baked oysters, out of their shells, baked in a ramekin with spinach and lardons in a light cream sauce, served with grilled toast wedges, this dish packed a lot of flavor and was a very generous portion. It could easily have been a dinner entrée in of itself. Our next favorite was the pork belly, a large, meltingly good chunk of meat, served on under seasoned creamed peas. Runners up were the shrimp corn dogs (pretty much as described, cleverly sided with a shooter of meyer lemonade), with a nice spicy sauce, and chicken fried chicken lollipops, neatly served on mini biscuits with cream gravy (which we would have preferred a bit more of). The only entrée we tried was the roasted chicken served with bacon spaetzle and crispy fried brussel sprout leaves. A delicious comfort food dish for a chilly evening. A number of desserts looked good, but we were too full.
How quickly will we return? Soon but not right away. We greatly applaud the time and money required for LEED certification, and the commitment to local, seasonal ingredents. The food was very good, but it didn't knock us off our feet. There's a large outdoor patio that will be inviting in the Spring, and dropping in for a drink and appetizers at the bar appeals.
2502 Algerian Way
713/581-6101
http://havenhouston.blogspot.com/
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We ventured to this long-time Houston restaurant, cozily located in the woods on Post Oak Lane. (We've heard rumors they're moving.) Four of us dined on a recent weeknight during the holidays. A number of parties were going on and the bar area was quite lively. Valet parking was a must, despite the large parking lots.
Our server was a little too familiar, particularly for the somewhat formal setting (Note to all servers: if you must smoke, please ensure that your breath is smoke free prior to waiting on your table.) When asked about wine selections, he pointed out only bottles in the $200 plus range, and, when decanting the wine, left too much in the bottle. Allegedly for the sediment although it was not an old vintage; it was a 1999 Bordeaux. And then he removed the bottle. We asked him to bring it back, which he did. (Contrast this with our recent experience at Pappas Steakhouse where the sommelier properly left the bottle on the table after decanting.)
We started with four appetizers -- seared calamari (nicely cooked with an Asian sweet and sour twist), butternut squash soup (declared to be very good), three mushroom ravioli (rich and delicious with a prominent mushroom flavor), and a salad. We moved on to sautéed john dory, seared duck breast (generously garnished with foie gras that was perfectly seared), and sautéed bluefish entrées. The food arrived hot at the table (a bugaboo of ours). Everything was appropriately cooked and declared by all to be very good. When the requested risotto substitution was not reflected on the plate, the chef sent out a piping hot separate order of wild mushroom risotto.
Some may find this comparison off, but Masraff's has the feel of a sophisticated version of the now shuttered Confederate House, with more innovative, interesting food. This place is not frequented by the trendy crowd, the clientèle is on the older side, the acoustics permit conversation, and the food is very good. Now, if they just work on the attitude of the servers.
1025 S. Post Oak Lane
(713) 355-1975
http://www.masraffs.com
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Another addition to the Washington corridor food scene, this new restaurant has a warm, cozy vibe and very good food. Housed in a former pool hall, we dined here one recent Saturday evening. We had reservations, which are advisable, but walk-ins would likely have been accommodated. The bar area is good sized, with couches and coffee tables aligned along the wall. As is popular nowadays, there's a list of artisan cocktails. We sampled and enjoyed two. They were even willing to replace one to remove the anise-flavored liqueur at no extra charge. Service was good, and our server was well versed in the menu. Valet parking seems pretty much obligatory.
Shortly after we were seated, hot biscuits arrived. A nice start. We tried two of the snack items -- fried olives and pork rinds. The breaded, stuffed and deep fried olives arrived piping hot and were quite tasty. Although Alison Cook dissed the pork rinds, we liked the puffy fried skin critters. We moved on to the chicken fried oyster appetizer, which should have had "buffalo" somewhere in the name as the fried oysters were tossed in a spicy buffalo sauce and served on a celery remoulade slaw. Call them whatever you want, just call us to eat them.
For an entrée, we tried the duck confit risotto. The risotto was nicely cooked and well seasoned but not replete with pieces of duck confit. We'd probably not order it again. We shared another appetizer as an entrée -- prawns wrapped in bacon on cheddar polenta, topped with a poached egg. A nice comfort food dish, the shrimp were cooked appropriately, solidifying our membership in the plop a poached egg on pretty much anything fan club, but a little too much worcestershire in the polenta overpowering the flavor of the shrimp if you were trying to get a bite of both together.
All that being said, we'll go back.
510 Shepherd
713/863-7777
http://www.branchwatertavern.com/
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One of the latest comers to the expanding Washington corridor scene, this new wine bar and restaurant was packed on a recent Friday evening. Some smart thought went into designing this place. There's a long bar with lots of seating, as well as bar-style tables. Appropriate to a wine bar that focuses equally on food, there are a number of regular tables for those who prefer not to perch on bar stools. The room opens onto a large patio. The retail wine area, housed in an adjacent room that's divided from the bar area by large glass windows, also has bar tables and areas for small private parties. Whether you're dining or just wining, you can sit anywhere.
The wine list offers a number of choices, all of which are available at the same price in the retail and bar areas. While there are a few of the usual suspect high-end California cabs, for the large part the wines are moderately priced, with choices from around the world. As a nice touch, wines are served in the appropriate glasses. And decanters are readily available.
The menu is somewhat limited but offers a number of choices, depending on your taste and hunger level -- everything from truffle salted popcorn and edamame (for snackers) to salads, sandwiches, grilled fish and steak. We tried a yummy "pork feast" flatbread, topped with sausage, prosciutto and fresh herbs. The roasted beet salad was nicely done. The pulled venison, barbecue sauced sandwich (dubbed on the menu a "sloppy giuseppe") was good but not great, more in the style of a pulled-pork sandwich than a sloppy joe version. The garlic fries would have been better if a little hotter, but the sweet potato fries were as good as any we've tried. The coriander-cured hamachi was too salty for our taste (and we love salt), but management graciously removed it from the bill. We look forward to returning to try some of the other menu items.
This place attracts a diverse group. All age groups were drinking and dining and having fun. The music was loud and equally varied. Dress is casual, pretty much anything appears to go, within reason. Although the parking lot is good sized, complimentary valet parking is also available.
720 Shepherd
713/572-2565
http://www.block7wineco.com/
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UPDATED NOVEMBER 2009:
We were back in this area recently and tried some new restaurants --
Washington, D.C. --
Blue Duck Tavern -- located in the Park Hyatt hotel, this highly regarded restaurant was our favorite in DC; warm contemporary setting, although not particularly tavern-like; there's an open kitchen, wood burning oven turning out various grilled and roasted meats and fish, with an emphasis on family style dining; we enjoyed a starter of smoked sturgeon rilettes; moved on to the salt roasted whole pheasant (presented tableside in the salt dome, then carved in the kitchen, wonderfully moist for a lean bird) and the beef short ribs; tried the much lauded apple pie, which we found unremarkable and not warm enough; the ice cream (we tried pistachio caramel) is cleverly served in a very cold glass bucket with a big wooden spoon
JG Steakhouse -- Jean-Georges Vongeritchen's new restaurant in the W Hotel (formerly the Washington Hotel), a block from the White House; quite the popular place, with a d-jay spinning tunes in the lobby for those waiting in line for the elevator to the new, ultra trendy rooftop bar; had to get pass a velvet rope wielding bouncer just to get in the hotel; lovely contemporary dining room with banquette seating, tables are well spaced, not noisy; specialty cocktails were good; service was friendly and accommodating but needed some polishing; menu is more expansive than the typical steakhouse; started with nicely done calamari with a tasty, creamy yuzu dip ; moved on to rack of lamb (particularly good), grilled beef fillet, roasted tile fish, and seared halibut; tried a few sides -- roasted mushrooms, creamed spinach, and grilled asparagus; everything was appropriately cooked and well sauced; there's a decidedly Asian twist to many of the menu items
Scion -- a new entry to the casual dining scene in the Dupont Circle area; friendly, knowledgeable service; started with fried pickles with ranch dressing (very tasty as judged by how quickly they disappeared in our group of four) and moved on to generous portions of steak frites (garlic rosemary fries) and crab cakes
Baltimore --
Woodberry Kitchen -- this is a must try for foodies; car required (even then, you'll get lost) as it's unlikely a taxi could find it in a art-focused, developing warehouse area in North Baltimore; warm, casual, lively, open kitchen, wood burning oven vibe; handcrafted cocktails; friendly, attentive service; focus is on fresh, farm to kitchen local ingredients; wonderfully varied menu, with many specials; enjoyed buffalo style fried soft shell crab, roasted oysters and clams, and suckling pig (topped with a fabulous piece of crispy skin); finished with a lush, chocolaty dessert.
Charleston -- Zagat top-rated restaurant; contemporary setting, somewhat formal but jacket not required; tasting menu style, with a twist, as you select from three to six of any of the menu choices (priced based on number of dishes, not dishes selected), with dessert included; you could have three soups or three meat dishes; all servings are sized the same, regardless of how many dishes you order; our table particularly enjoyed the lobster bisque (with large chunks of lobster), seared foie gras, crab cakes (minus the bland black bean sauce), and lamb chops
FIRST REVIEWED, NOVEMBER 2006:
We are remiss in reporting on our trip to the East Coast in late September --
Washington, D.C. --
Old Ebbitt Grill -- had brunch and a snack at this venerable DC eating spot, only a block from the White House; we didn't see any of the political types who allegedly dine there regularly; the food was o'kay but not great, although the location couldn't be beat
Kinkead's -- tried this very popular, upscale seafood restaurant; food was very good (cod with crab imperial and halibut) although not outofthisworldly; avoid the side room upstairs as it has limited atmosphere
Bistrot LePic -- upper Georgetown area French bistro; very good food (cassoulet, altho we still vote for Cafe Rabelais' version); small, quiet dining area; friendly, casual service
Baltimore --
Phillip's Harborplace -- touristy seafood restaurant on the Inner Harbor; historically, food has been very good; famous crab cakes continued to shine but everything else was quite marginal, including the service; significant price increases over the years
Five Guys Burgers -- regional fast food chain with fabulous hamburgers; not as cheap as McDonald's or BK but a whole lot tastier and greasier; worth a visit
Aldo's -- Zagat top-rated Little Italy restaurant; very good food (veal chop and tournedos rossini) but somewhat stuffy atmosphere (yes, it was romantic, as billed, but quite formal) and very high prices suggests other places in the area might be a better choice (try Da Mimmos).
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Labor Day Weekend found us on the West Coast in this charming city up the coast north of LA --
bouchon -- our favorite by far; great atmosphere, including patio dining; we enjoyed a wonderful heirloom tomato stack (with various varietals, fried green tomatos, and goat cheese), crab cakes, and better than average seared foie gras; the only disappointment was a veal shank that was little but fat and that was quickly removed by the waitstaff; friendly, efficient service
Downey's -- top-rated in Zagat but not our favorite; simply decorated, somewhat formal dining room; uncharacteristically, we had trouble finding something to order on this menu; started with marinated mussels that needed more seasoning (after commenting to the server of this fact, the service noticeably deteriorated); duck and fish entrees were nicely prepared but nothing special; did not like the wine recommended by the server
La Super-Rica Taqueria -- very hyped, very casual, inexpensive Mexican spot, supposedly a favorite of Julia Child; large variety of a la carte tacos and other small dishes; everything was freshly prepared from a tiny kitchen; we enjoyed chiles con queso, chorizo con queso, beef and pork tacos; very good homemade salsas; we understand there can be long lines
Opal -- found ourselves on State Street (the main drag in town) and dined at this busy, popular restaurant; lively atmosphere; food was slightly above average; had a pesto bay scallop salad and pizza
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UPDATED REVIEW -- AUGUST 2009
We realized that three years had passed since we last dined at Glass Wall. This restaurant has been going strong since it first opened its doors in this redeveloping area of the Heights. It's consistently crowded, and it's rare to hear about a bad experience (although it's also hard to hear what your partner is saying as well with the acoustics). The shaky service we experienced on our prior visit has had plenty of time to smooth out. Our reservation (advisable every day of the week) was honored right on time, and our waiter was on top of things all night. Why more restaurants don't leave a bottle of chilled water on the table is beyond us. It's a wonderful convenience.
We shared the barbecued rib appetizer. The pork was moist and delicious. We aren't fans of heavily sauced ribs, but the naked version we were served would have benefited from a sturdier glaze or side sauce. We tried the skirt steak sided with chorizo mashed potatoes and sliced tomatoes with cotilla cheese; it was tender, nicely marinated and cooked to the requested medium rare. The chorizo mashed potatoes certainly did not skimp on the chorizo, a plus for this writer's tongue. (We enjoyed it for lunch the next day as well when the kitchen generously cooked us another full serving after our leftovers got lost.) We also liked a special of jumbo grilled shrimp with crawfish mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus (a little too charred for one of us). The shrimp were very nicely cooked, topped with a simple lemon butter sauce.
FIRST REVIEWED -- JUNE 2006
What a lovely new building in the Heights for this recently opened restaurant. For those who don't live in the area, you may never have ventured this far up Studemont but keep going north, and you'll see the brick building and valet parking on your left. Make reservations -- the place was hopping on a Saturday night. Both the dining room and bar area were packed. The glass theme is carried throughout the decor, including the menus and open kitchen. The dining room, while sleek and contemporary, is smaller and has a warmer feel than, for example, Gravitas, although it was almost as noisy. We did have a shaky start when the waiter, whose English was only passable, had never heard of a vodka gimlet, but that got sorted out. The service generally was a little rough, although the bus help could not have been more prompt with water (which is left in a chilled bottle on the table) and bread throughout the evening. Our food was great -- we shared the fried oyster lettuce wraps, and then had the lamb chop/shank combo and the NY strip. The servings were very generous. The menu is somewhat limited and, by the time we ordered, they were out of the tuna and buffalo steak. We made two red wine-by-the-glass selections from wineries unfamiliar to us, but both choices were very good and reasonably priced. We'd definitely return to this place.
933 Studewood
713/868-7930
http://www.glasswalltherestaurant.com
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Marco Wiles has branched out again on Westheimer. This time in the former Café Montrose location near Mandell. In fact, the Café Montrose sign is still on the marquee of this rather run down strip shopping center. Billed as a wine bar with small plates, this place feels more like a restaurant than a bar. And don't expect the fun vibe of Dolce Vita's old house. The limited bar area (not much space if there's a wait for tables) and low ceilings, lend to a low key ambiance. The menu, which requires some translation even for a foodie, is all in Italian, as is the wine list. The prices are reasonable, similar to Dolce Vita. The service was friendly, knowledgeable and prompt (with the exception of refilling the water glasses; note to waiter: it's not just the bus help's job).
The menu bears similarities to Dolce Vita in that there's an array of meats, cheeses, vegetables, fried items, salads, risottos, and pastas. Panini replace the pizza. We particularly like the vegetables at Dolce Vita, but we weren't as excited with the two we tried here. We wanted to try something new -- cardoons -- which look like celery, taste similarly bland although they allegedly taste like artichokes, and were poached in what seemed to be cold broth reminiscent of vegetable soup. Not to our liking. The beets were baked in parchment with goat cheese and hazelnuts. Sounds good, but didn't quite hit the mark for us. Too bland and the hazelnuts were raw.
One of us was intrigued by the risotto with chicken livers although combining with yellow squash seems odd. But we opted for predictability for at least one dish. We ordered the tagliarini in a parmesan cream sauce with bits of pancetta(?). Served in a piping hot dish straight out of the oven (the pastas are listed on the menu under "forno"), the dish was appropriately decadent and delicious. We also enjoyed the panini special which included homemade pork cheek sausage and fontina cheese. We love cured meats and cheese, so we may go more that direction if we return. But only after we first go back to Dolce Vita for our fix of egg truffle toast.
Open only in the evenings, parking is available in front of the restaurant, and we understand there's a valet on the weekends. We felt for the owner of the adjacent laudromat who stood in the parking lot blocking two spaces for his customers.
1609 Westheimer
713/529-2797
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UPDATED REVIEW -- JULY 2009
Buoyed by the great things we'd heard about Randy Rucker's arrival as chef at the Rainbow Lodge, we successfully bid at a charity auction for Sunday brunch at this long-time Houston establishment. It does seem somewhat of a culinary oxymoron for Chef Rucker, founder of the short-lived, not quite ready for Houston laidback manor, to have landed at a restaurant with a reputation that is anything but food forward, and that is housed in a very non-trendy log cabin in Northwest Houston. And we don't mean the developing restaurant row on Washington Avenue.
We took full advantage of our unlimited gift certificate to order from every course. There were many choices and almost everything looked good. We were greeted with a better than average basket of biscuits and muffins. We started with two appetizers -- crab croquettes and fried oysters. Both were very nicely done, well sauced, and generously portioned. (Chef Rucker's penchant for dime sized portions at laidback manor clearly won't fly at Rainbow Lodge.) We moved on to entrées of shrimp and grits and a mixed game grill and eggs. The shrimp, which were beautifully cooked, were sauced with a bit too much worcestershire for one of our tastes, but the grits were fabulous. The homemade venison sausage was a standout on the mixed grill plate. We even indulged in dessert -- croissant bread pudding and chocolate creme brulee. Both were standouts. The creme brulee (more like a mousse) was clearly for chocolate lovers; one of the best chocolate desserts we've had in a longtime.
We've read mixed comments about the service at Rainbow Lodge, but we had great service. Although the restaurant was not packed, there was a nice crowd enjoying the comfortable, cozy setting. We look forward to returning for dinner. Chef Rucker may have found his element -- an opportunity to apply his significant creative juices to classic dishes. It's a winning combination.
FIRST REVIEWED -- NOVEMBER 2007
We didn't have a chance to sample the fare of the new chef at the Rainbow Lodge before Tillman Fertitta's inside the Loop Brenner's steakhouse outpost displaced it from its longtime location on Buffalo Bayou. Although perhaps not as inviting as its former digs, the Rainbow Lodge moved into the former quarters of Tour d'Argent on Ella. A log cabin style, multi-level restaurant overlooking a terraced garden, the location is a very pleasant, if not a somewhat dated venue. Not sure if the dead animals on the walls are new or a vestige of the prior place, but they certainly highlight the game oriented menu. We can't complain too much as we were given a lovely table by the window in a corner nook.
The appetizer and salad selections didn't particularly wow us. We started with the wild game sausage/mixed grilled appetizer. The featured buffalo sausage component of the dish was very disappointing. Tiny cubes (for cooks, think medium dice) of sausage swam in an overly sweet barbecue sauce with grapes. All in all, there was probably about a tablespoon of sausage. The other two items on the dish were a very nicely grilled quail (thankfully, not doused with sauce) and buffalo tenderloin slices. But we ordered the dish to try the chef's homemade sausage and, for $14, we were not happy.
We fared better with our main courses -- grilled elk chop and buffalo ribeye. Both were beautifully cooked and quite delicious. Elk is a very lean meat, and the chef managed to nicely sear the chop but retain the juiciness. Buffalo, also a lean meat, was well served by the ribeye, a cut that enjoys some natural marbling. The various sides -- sautéed spinach, crispy chili onion rings, roasted potatoes, and green beans were fine.
The wine list was pricey, with mark-ups in the range of 2 1/2 to 3 times retail. Our waiter was pleasant and capable enough, but he seemed to hurry us along. We weren't seated until almost 9:00, and it was clear he wanted to get us out of there sooner than later.
If you are a fan of game dishes, give this place a try. With game entrée prices in the mid-$30s, this is a special occasion place for many. Be sure to make a reservation as it was hopping on the Saturday we were there. And the only viable option for parking is the complimentary valet. There's a parking lot across Ella, but a reviewer on Houston Citysearch reported that his car was vandalized in that lot.
2011 Ella (just inside Loop 610 North)
713/861-8666
http://www.rainbow-lodge.com/
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Cyrus -- in Healdsburg, this is the Sonoma area's answer to the French Laundry but less formal and less expensive than its Napa rival; only a tasting menu is available, 5 or 7 course (with a couple choices in a number of the categories), and a vegetarian option; we opted for the 7-course carnivore menu, including the wine pairings; we recommend splurging for the additional cost of the champagne (1/2 glasses available) and caviar cart; we tried the American paddlefish, which was delicious, served with both potato cakes and grit cakes (a little too heavy taking away from the taste of the caviar), with the other usual caviar accompaniments; we were disappointed in the wine, primarily because we didn't like many of the wines the restaurant paired with the food; unfortunately, not a cab to be had; that being said, there wasn't a food course that we didn't enjoy, even the foam that sneaked on the plate on a few occasions was o'kay; the foie gras torchon was delicious and generously served; the gnocchi with morels were light and fluffy; the seared scallop with chorizo and clams was perfectly cooked; Wagyu beef with burdock and shiso was excellent (how can one go wrong with Wagyu?); the cheese cart was amazing (we found a cheese even too stinky and strong for us); desert wasn't to the taste of at least one of us (the two choices that evening emphasized carrot and coffee); thankfully, the mingnardises cart sated our chocolate craving, as did the cute boxed brownies that arrived as a take-home, together with our custom-printed menu; our request to see the kitchen was graciously honored, and we met the chef; this is a special occasion place and almost every table was celebrating something (in our case, a first anniversary); celebrants received an egg cream shooter and a warm chocolate cookie, dramatically served from a glass domed plate that swirled chocolate flakes over the cookie; reservations are essential and available starting two months in advance; if you are a last minute planner, there's a great looking bar with a bar menu.
Dry Creek Kitchen -- Charlie Palmer's wine country location in Healdsburg was quite the hopping place; we started with a good (but small) version of foie gras torchon, appropriately served with lavender salt, although it was so spare and fine we couldn't use it; the spinach lover amongst us tried the spinach salad with a wine poached egg, tasty with the exception of the bacon powder (pointless and tasteless - this molecular approach to cooking has got to go); we moved on to the pork duo (pork shoulder and tenderloin, served with farro), and shrimp with pappardelle in a buerre blanc; we understand some have complained of the service, but we were seated promptly and had very good service; reservations strongly advisable.
the Girl and the Fig -- just off the charming town square in the city of Sonoma, this casual (same menu throughout the day) bar and restaurant was a nice spot to hit for lunch in southern Sonoma County, as we headed from the airport toward our base in Healdsburg; the cheeseburger is hugely popular; it seems at least half the people ordered it so we had that; we also tried the wild boar ragu on pasta, which was o'kay but didn't wow us.
Willi's Seafood -- casual, comfortable Healdsburg spot with a decidedly Asian emphasis in its tapas style approach; we tried fried calamari, tuna tartare (with ginger and too few of the billed jalapenos), beet and blue cheese salad (probably the best thing we tried), and riblets, with a few actual ribs and some indistinguishable pieces of bone and meat. The style of every dish was too sweet and not sufficiently spiced for our tastes; overall, average at best.
Diavola -- located on the main drag in the small town of Geyserville in northern Sonoma County, this rustic style bar and restaurant turns out delicious thin crust, brick oven pizza; we added sausage to the four-cheese pizza; homemade sausage and other charcuterie are available for takeout; sharing a pizza was a great mid-afternoon choice for a late lunch after wine tasting.
Jimtown -- located northwest of Healdsburg (down the road from Jordan winery), this place looks like a hole in the wall country grocery store in a former gas station, but it turns out some great soups and sandwiches; we enjoyed the split pea soup and the grilled prosciutto and brie sandwich; counter-served, the menu offers many wonderful sandwich combinations, as well as breakfast items; the diverse clientèle resulted in Harleys and limos in the parking lot; another great mid-afternoon spot during wine tasting.
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