CALIFORNIA
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BENCOTTO - SAN DIEGO
Authentic Italian Cuisine located in the new Q building in the heart of Little Italy. Enjoy traditional Northern Italian dishes in one of the most popular neighborhoods of San Diego.
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EL TOREADOR - SAN FRANCISCO
Colorful, quirky, and full of personality, El Toreador is a fun stop for Mexican food in San Francisco. The walls are covered with eclectic décor, the portions are generous, and the margaritas pair perfectly with a plate of classic Mexican favorites. The atmosphere alone makes it memorable, but the food gives you a reason to come back.
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HOTEL BIRON BAR - SAN FRANCISCO
We are a cozy wine bar & art gallery on Rose St. in San Francisco, CA. Good wine, cozy and dim ambiance, quiet enough to hold a conversation, and unassuming yet intimate enough for a date
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OLD FISHERMAN'S GROTTO - MONTEREY
Right on Monterey’s historic Fisherman’s Wharf, Old Fisherman’s Grotto is all about fresh seafood and classic coastal dining. The clam chowder is a must, but save room for one of their fresh seafood entrées. Add in the waterfront setting, and it’s a Monterey stop that really gives you the full California coast experience.
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NEPENTHE - BIG SUR
Perched high above the Pacific in Big Sur, Nepenthe is worth visiting for the view alone, but the food makes it even better. Grab their famous Ambrosia Burger, a glass of wine, and a seat overlooking the coastline. It’s one of those meals where you’ll want to sit back, take your time, and soak it all in.
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THE GIRL & THE FIG - SONOMA
French-inspired food meets laid-back California charm at The Girl & The Fig in Sonoma. The menu is full of seasonal dishes, local ingredients, and an incredible selection of Rhône-style wines, but the cheese and charcuterie are especially hard to pass up. It’s a perfect stop for a long lunch after a day of exploring wine country.
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THE APPLE PAN - LA
The Apple Pan is the result of the effort to do simple things exceedingly well. Into every detail of our food goes that essential ingredient which is composed of quality, fine flavor and painstaking preparation. If we win your approval and repeated patronage we shall have succeeded in making THE APPLE PAN…
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THE MUSSO & FRANK GRILL - HOLLYWOOD
Musso & Frank Grill is one of those Hollywood spots that’s just as much about the experience as it is the food. Open since 1919, it has all the old-school charm you’d hope for…red booths, white tablecloths, and an incredible steak dinner to match. The steaks and classic sides were delicious, and there’s something pretty special about dining in a place with so much Hollywood history!
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THE GODFATHER - SAN DIEGO
The year was 1967. A young Isidoro Balistreri journeyed from his birthplace, a small village just outside of Palermo, Sicily and arrived in San Diego, California. During his childhood in Italy, Isidoro was always surrounded by family members who loved to cook. It was here in the family kitchen that Isidoro’s passion for Italian cooking took root, and later his desire to study the culinary arts was achieved.
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TRELIO - CLOVIS
Located in Old Town Clovis, Trelio Food & Wine is a New American Restaurant known for its inventive approach to Localized Cuisine using techniques and inspiration from food found around the world that share a similar climate. Trelio has been a staple in the Fresno area for nearly 30 years with the last two decades under the ownership of Chef & Sommelier Chris Shackelford and Family.