Matt McCallister, chef and owner of FT33 in Dallas, TX was named a Food & Wine Best New Chef in 2014. He hasn’t been sitting on his laurels, receiving constant recognition for his abilities, recently touted as one of the 10 Best Restaurants in DFW. FT33 is a complete package. Yes the food is exceptional, artistic and creative. The drinks have won their own awards … Read more Matt McCallister still shines at FT33 in Dallas, Texas!
So excited for another “farm to table” restaurant on the Central Coast! The two brothers from the highly acclaimed restaurant – Artisan, in Paso Robles decided to expand in opening a second restaurant. The Kitchenette, is conveniently located close to the Kobayashi’s organic farm, helping to fulfill their commitment to serving local, organic, fair trade and sustainably raised agriculture. The Kitchenette sells food ordered at the counter that is delivered to your … Read more Artisan restauranteurs, Chris & Mike Kobayashi open a new restaurant in Templeton, CA
So wonderful to have a new restaurant in town that is open late and has a friendly bar atmosphere along with really good food! The owners of The Hatch, Maggie and Eric, are great hosts and will make you feel right at home. They have a full bar with a list of creative concoctions to tantalize you. Their menu serves up updated comfort style food with … Read more Great New Restaurant in Paso Robles – The Hatch!
Another Sonoma County treasure is Willi’s Wine Bar in Santa Rosa, CA. It may not look like one of the more fancy Napa Valley style restaurants, but it’s cozy interior, innovative menu and broad wine list make it a favorite for locals. It’s got a cool vibe and comfortable atmosphere and we really loved it! We shared a bottle of one of our favorite wines: 2012 … Read more The Locals got it right about Willi’s Wine Bar!
Small plates is the best option for the opportunity to share and enjoy an array of different dishes. It’s my absolute favorite style of dining adventure. One of the best places to experience this in Healdsburg, California is at Chalkboard Restaurant. Their menu features inventive creations that contain seasonal ingredients. The menu size is not overwhelming and everything out of the 8 items we tried, were winners! I was … Read more A Great Array of Seasonal Small Plates at Chalkboard
Carlos Salgado, named as one of the 10 Best New Chefs in the country in 2015 by Food & Wine is the proprietor of Taco María at the South Coast Collection in Costa Mesa. He is serving chicano style cuisine using seasonal ingredients and regional meats. Carlos is from Orange County and worked as a pastry chef for Michelin-ranked restaurants in the northern CA Bay … Read more You “may not” find a Taco at Taco María in Costa Mesa!
We had to select only one restaurant to dine in for our short stay in Healdsburg recently. The decision to go to Partake by K-J which is a Kendall Jackson restaurant and tasting room in downtown Healdsburg, was a fantastic one. They offer a seasonal menu that is driven by their own garden offerings and directed by their artisan chefs who are masterful at including wine products and … Read more Kendall Jackson lives up to it’s Reputation in both Food & Wine!
Nosh is a new breakfast and lunch restaurant in Paso Robles. Moving from Las Vegas, owners Fanny Alcantar and Executive Chef Esther Abobo, opened Nosh offering traditional American cuisine with a focus on local, fresh and wholesome ingredients. They are currently open from daily 7 AM to 3 PM. Once they obtain a liquor license, they will also be open from 5:00 – 8:00 PM for tapas and … Read more In the Mood for a little Nosh? Try the new Restaurant in Downtown Paso Robles!
Known for their great seafood, we ventured out to find a bar called 4th Base in West Milwaukee. Upon entering, we were somewhat bewildered. It is a bit divey, loaded with sports memorabilia but has a cool feel. Certainly not what we expected to find in a top rated seafood restaurant, but I love to experience something a little different, so I was open to the … Read more Awesome restaurant concept – it takes guts and talent!
If you didn’t know it was there, you might surely miss this strip of restaurants hidden away in Belden Alley. The area has a very European feel and is bustling with people so you know the word has gotten out! Upon a friends’ recommendation, we selected the restaurant – Plouf and sat outside on their patio. The restaurant is a French Seafood Bistro and they specialize in … Read more Hidden on Belden Alley in the Financial District of San Francisco is a very cool restaurant called Plouf!
