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Ad Hoc
6476 Washington St.
Yountville, CA

”There’s a different four-course dinner menu for each night of the week; Monday’s buttermilk fried chicken is the overwhelming favorite....” MORE>>
 
 
Andie's Cafe
1042 Freeway Drive
Napa, California

”Jeff Smith, owner of Hourglass Vineyard, claims the best burge...” MORE>>
 
 
Angèle
540 Main St.
Napa, California

”...a 100-year-old white-and-blue-painted (former) boathouse...” MORE>>
 
 
Auberge du Soleil
180 Rutherford Hill Road
Rutherford, California

”At the 21-year-old restaurant that became an inn and helped create Napa Valley's wine country cuisine, chef Richard Reddington continues...” MORE>>
 
 
Barndiva
231 Center Street
Healdsburg, California

”Light-flooded and tranquil by day, Barndiva (231 Center St.; 707/431-0100; dinner for two $70) roars to life at night, when...” MORE>>
 
 
barVino
1457 Lincoln Avenue
Calistoga, California

”The watering hole local oenophiles were waiting for...” MORE>>
 
 
Bistro Ralph
109 Plaza Street
Healdsburg, California

”A Sonoma stalwart with a small but appealing wine list; it's been turning out solid bistro food for 11 years....” MORE>>
 
 
Bouchon Bakery
6528 Washington Street
Yountville, California

”For his latest project, slated to open this month, Thomas Keller, superstar chef-owner of the French Laundry and Bouchon, stole...” MORE>>
 
award winner
Bouchon
6534 Washington Street
Yountville, California

”Young scenesters congregate at this bistro's raw bar nightly....” MORE>>
 
 
Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen
1327 Railroad Avenue
St. Helena, California

”Haute-comfort food maven Cindy Pawlcyn's most personal restaurant yet....” MORE>>
 
 
Cook
1310 Main St.
St. Helena, CA

”The Cal-Med menu changes frequently but has some signatures: calamari with grilled lemons; eggplant Parmesan in creamy béchamel sauce; and...” MORE>>
 
 
Cyrus
29 North Street
Healdsburg, California

”And the perfect complement to a vineyard-hopping day? Dinner at newcomer...” MORE>>
 
 
Dry Creek Kitchen
25 Matheson Street
Healdsburg, California

”At Dry Creek Kitchen, chef Palmer serves only Sonoma County wines—650 of them—and spotlights regional purveyors in dishes like chestnut-glazed...” MORE>>
 
 
El Dorado Kitchen
405 First Street West
Sonoma, California

”Sonoma's sleepy town square has a sophisticated new bistro, where Ryan Fancher, a former French laundry sous chef, prepares straightforward...” MORE>>
 
award winner
Étoile
Domaine Chandon
One California Dr.
Yountville, CA

”The newest incarnation of the pioneering 30-year-old restaurant at Domaine Chandon is Étoile. Executive chef Christopher Manning cooks with a...” MORE>>
 
 
Farm at the Carneros Inn
4048 Sonoma Hwy.
Napa, CA

”Under exposed wooden beams that mimic the shape of a barn roof, Jake sends out dishes like a delicate tuna...” MORE>>
 
 
French Laundry
6640 Washington Avenue
Yountville, California

”He may be one of the most sophisticated cooks in America, but Thomas Keller has a very simple passion—eggs. 'They...” MORE>>
 
 
The Girl & the Fig
110 West Spain Street
Sonoma, California

”He sent me to the Girl & the Fig, a relaxed American bistro on the town square....” MORE>>
 
 
Go Fish
641 Main St.;
St. Helena, CA

”Cindy Pawlcyn has been a Napa fixture since she opened Mustard’s Grill in 1983...” MORE>>
 
 
Hana Japanese Restaurant
101 Golf Course Dr.
Rohnert Park, CA

 
 
Healdsburg Bar & Grill
245 Healdsburg Ave.
Healdsburg, CA

”The chef prepares perfect burgers that are especially good with his just-funky-enough truffle fries...” MORE>>
 
 
Julia's Kitchen at Copia
500 First Street
Napa, California

”Produce from the center's organic gardens and dishes inspired by Julia Child herself....” MORE>>
 
 
La Luna Market & Taqueri'a
1153 Rutherford Road
Rutherford, California

”Policemen and CEO's alike flock to La Luna for terrific Mexican takeout....” MORE>>
 
 
Market
1347 Main Street
St. Helena, California

”Given its location in a storefront on Main Street in the heart of Napa Valley's wine capital, Market began with...” MORE>>
 
 
Napa General Store
540 Main Street
Napa, California

”Today, the windowed warehouse is a specialty-foods shop selling artisanal olive oils, jams, mustards and homemade fondue; 100 cheeses, including...” MORE>>
 
 
Oakville Grocery
124 Matheson Street
Healdsburg, California

”The rustic Oakville Grocery is a one-stop shop for discriminating picnickers. Call ahead for a gourmet packed lunch, or assemble...” MORE>>
 
 
Pica Pica Maize Kitchen
Oxbow Public Market
610 1st St.
Napa, CA

”The crispy-outside, moist-inside arepas (cornmeal patties) come stuffed with fillings like sweet and smoky skirt steak, fried plantains and beans....” MORE>>
 
 
Pilar
807 Main Street
Napa, California

”A newcomer with a simple, personal approach to seasonal California cuisine....” MORE>>
 
 
Press
587 St. Helena Highway South
St. Helena, California

”The menu at winemaker and Dean & DeLuca partner Leslie Rudd's new Napa restaurant name-drops farms the way red-carpet walkers...” MORE>>
 
 
Redd
6480 Washington Street
Yountville, California

”At Redd, his Napa Valley restaurant, he and wine director Chris Blanchard are so committed to wine that diners can...” MORE>>
 
 
The Restaurant at Meadowood
900 Meadowood Ln.
St. Helena
CA

”Talented young chef Chris Kostow has transformed the food at this famous resort...” MORE>>
 
 
Rôtisario
Oxbow Public Market
610 First St.
Napa, CA

”The son of a Swiss butcher, Thomas Odermatt roasts extraordinary, sustainably farmed meat...” MORE>>
 
 
Singletree Cafe
165 Healdsburg Ave.
Healdsburg, CA

 
 
Taylor's Refresher
933 Main Street
St. Helena, California

”An upscale drive-in joint with amazing burgers....” MORE>>
 
award winner
Terra
1345 Railroad Avenue
St. Helena

”Southern French cuisine with Asian influences, by chefs Hiro Sone and Lissa Doumani....” MORE>>
 
 
Three Twins Organic Ice Cream
Oxbow Public Market
610 First St.
Napa, CA

”The “earth-friendly” business uses organic ingredients for ice creams like sweet, crunchy Lemon Cookie...” MORE>>
 
 
25° Brix
7377 St. Helena Hwy.
St. Helena, CA

”Chef Carlos Cañada, a Gingrass vet, cooks some of the freshest food in Napa Valley using produce from the kitchen...” MORE>>
 
award winner
Ubuntu
1140 Main Street
Napa, CA

”Starting an all-vegetable restaurant in Napa Valley, a region famed for producing the ultimate steak wine (Cabernet Sauvignon), takes either...” MORE>>
 
 
Underwood Bar & Bistro
9113 Graton Road
Graton, California

”Just a few of the fabulous dishes to come out of the crescent-shaped open kitchen: chunky roasted beets sprinkled with...” MORE>>
 
 
Willi's Wine Bar
4404 Old Redwood Highway
Santa Rosa, California

”A generous list of 45 wines available by the two-ounce pour, glass or half-bottle carafe has made Willi's the most...” MORE>>
 
 
Wine Country Inn
1152 Lodi Ln.
St. Helena, CA

 
 
Zin Restaurant & Wine Bar
344 Center Street
Healdsburg, California

”The menu is pretty straightforward (go for lunch) but the Zin focus is flawless....” MORE>>