tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053233671037217868.post4087470056748966949..comments2024-01-02T16:18:12.384-08:00Comments on Lovely Morning: Will drive north for foodkristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12291233186222706297noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053233671037217868.post-2302969667203849562009-11-13T01:04:44.206-08:002009-11-13T01:04:44.206-08:00ha! guess i should have read the comments first! ...ha! guess i should have read the comments first! looks like kristie, my best friend who took us to betty's, already suggested it. and you're a vegetarian...<br />who brought the cool kid?!Celiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05922091596290930281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053233671037217868.post-1503488845462055822009-11-13T01:00:46.204-08:002009-11-13T01:00:46.204-08:00so many of our favorite places! ubuntu is phenomi...so many of our favorite places! ubuntu is phenominal. if you guys are ever in the east bay, you must stop by bakesale betty in oakland. they have these fried chicken sandwiches that are easily one of the best things i've ever had the pleasure of eating. i'm getting hungry just thinking about them...<br />i can't wait for us to move up there!Celiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05922091596290930281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053233671037217868.post-37106421969739161032009-11-05T20:29:42.092-08:002009-11-05T20:29:42.092-08:00can't resist adding my napa restaurant recomme...can't resist adding my napa restaurant recommendation! we had a fabulous dinner in yountville at redd http://www.reddnapavalley.com. the tasting menu with wine pairings was the favorite meal of our last trip to the area. perhaps they'll do vegetarian options.<br />oh how i would love to visit the big sur bakery! it is so very yummy! enjoy.Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218082879631041282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053233671037217868.post-55002422683224969772009-10-23T14:23:32.944-07:002009-10-23T14:23:32.944-07:00um, flatbread! so.much.better than nepanthe ... t...um, flatbread! so.much.better than nepanthe ... though there is no view (nepanthe is about the view). <br /><br />just went to bouchon and the french laundry two weekends ago ... we were on the waiting list and got a 7:00 spot two days before so i think you will luck out "). (ps rumor is one of the chef's at flatbread is from bouchon ... the other, chez panisse.)cevdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03463468394602351113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053233671037217868.post-12222151177594237752009-10-23T12:21:04.017-07:002009-10-23T12:21:04.017-07:00I am so excited to hear all about your trip! My h...I am so excited to hear all about your trip! My husband and I are heading out west for a long vacation down the coast soon (Seattle, Portland, San Fran & Big Sur) and I can't wait! Reading all of these suggestions and ideas make me want to hop on a plane TODAY. <br />Have a great time relaxing and enjoying being alone together before the baby comes!Heather MKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13382278286540156329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053233671037217868.post-60571044900406856662009-10-22T14:10:34.859-07:002009-10-22T14:10:34.859-07:00yes yes, I agree with Nopa and Bar Jules in SF! Al...yes yes, I agree with Nopa and Bar Jules in SF! Also, for something a little more casual but so good for lunch, Pizzeria Delfina and waltz right across the street to BiRite Creamery for the greatest ice cream ever!! The trip sound excellent!!Sprouted Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06783887728622135657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053233671037217868.post-11073231594156817562009-10-22T10:30:39.296-07:002009-10-22T10:30:39.296-07:00If you have time, check out Blue Bottle Coffee, Bu...If you have time, check out Blue Bottle Coffee, Burma Superstar, Anchor Oyster Bar. Some of my eats restaurants in SF. <br /><br />If you go to Burma Superstar call an hour in advance and put your name on the list. They don't do reservations, but if your name is on the list you can get there just in time for your table.<br /><br />Enjoy.LaurenChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00432418340762682643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053233671037217868.post-18908869855870361202009-10-22T09:04:48.368-07:002009-10-22T09:04:48.368-07:00Definitely go to Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen in...Definitely go to Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen in St. Helena. It is so yummy for dinner (and not far from Solage - where we stayed for our honeymoon in September!). Also SolBar at Solage is really excellent for lunch and dinner. And you'll want to spoil yourself with breakfast on your own private patio there whenever possible. The granola is delicious! We did the "Couples are Suite" spa service while we were there - mud room, mineral bath, warm chair thing followed by massage and a dip in the mineral pool. Best day ever! Have a blast!Ashleighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11686754784819343986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053233671037217868.post-66417352851771034752009-10-21T22:21:08.242-07:002009-10-21T22:21:08.242-07:00Your trip sounds amazing!!! Pretty much you named ...Your trip sounds amazing!!! Pretty much you named all of my favorite places... I love Tartine in SF, Bouchon in Yountville, Napa is one of my favorites!! If you are looking for another place to eat in Napa, I love Taylor's Refresher... the onion rings, ahi burger, shakes and pretty much everything there is fantastic. It is absolutely not like any other burger place I have ever been. Also, another one of my favorite restaurants is Rutherford Grille.. get their deviled eggs, artichokes and for dessert are you ready... their homemade oreo cookie sandwich is to die for, fresh whip cream, ice cream, homemade cookie mmmm!! Auberge is such a wonderful place and the view is AMAZING!! Enjoy your trip and keep enjoying life!! xoxoCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17061302054805983291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053233671037217868.post-53351606048309595622009-10-21T18:21:28.462-07:002009-10-21T18:21:28.462-07:00DUDE. you guys are sooooooo awesome.
And you'...DUDE. you guys are sooooooo awesome.<br /><br />And you're really making me want to eat fried chicken. Alas, we're both vegetarian. Which sadly rules out Bake Sale Bettys. Man. I think I'm going to be sad about that one from what you all are saying!<br /><br />But so many other awesome recommendations. We will have to eat 4 meals a day just to fit everything in.<br /><br />p. - Nopa is indeed on our short list. I think we might be dining there now that we have another rec from you!<br /><br />xoxooxokristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12291233186222706297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053233671037217868.post-44547787641824241192009-10-21T15:10:51.420-07:002009-10-21T15:10:51.420-07:00You MUST go to Full of Life. It is so amazing. Fre...You MUST go to Full of Life. It is so amazing. Fresh, locally grown ingredients. Sooo good. Have a great trip!!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12731094137090156070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053233671037217868.post-22752016238234549952009-10-21T14:52:55.277-07:002009-10-21T14:52:55.277-07:00Ubuntu is amazing! You will love it if you haven&...Ubuntu is amazing! You will love it if you haven't already been there. <br /><br />If you are in the East Bay and feel like indulging your baby bump with some fried chicken, Bake Sale Betty's is a must (there sweets are also to. die. for.)<br /><br />A nice East Bay dinner spot: Camino in Oakland. The executive chef used to work at Chez Panisse (as did the owner of Betty's, now that I think about it). You can't go wrong with that kind of training. <br /><br />Enjoy.Kristiehttp://miscellanyandmusings.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053233671037217868.post-24448363750143796972009-10-21T14:48:01.116-07:002009-10-21T14:48:01.116-07:00Happy Anniversary!
I second the Bake Sale Betty re...Happy Anniversary!<br />I second the Bake Sale Betty recommendation - the fried chicken, egg salad and all the desserts are amazing!<br /><br />Also, the Michelin star list just came out, you probably saw it, there are some great new ones on there in SF:http://www.sfchron.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/10/20/MNOE1A7P4J.DTL&type=printable<br /><br />I always love Pizzeria Delphina and A16 in SF. <br /><br />Have a lovely trip!stephschneiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13333295683303735528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053233671037217868.post-44964294077137691032009-10-21T14:14:37.112-07:002009-10-21T14:14:37.112-07:00If you like Mexican there is a great little place ...If you like Mexican there is a great little place in SF called Colibri. Best fresh corn tortillas and guacamole!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053233671037217868.post-10089256110291566242009-10-21T14:14:00.654-07:002009-10-21T14:14:00.654-07:00Good God, a trip up Big Sur would be a travesty wi...Good God, a trip up Big Sur would be a travesty without a meal at Deetjen's, as Corinne also mentioned above. My husband I stopped by last November after a freezing, rainy night of camping. We entered the old lodge under a canopy of wisteria and were greeted by a roaring fire, Brahms playing on the record player, hot coffee, and the best eggs benny I've ever had. Period. You are going to have THE most unbelievable babymoon! xo!<br /><br />http://www.deetjens.com/restaurant.htmbigBANG studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13566014806881346604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053233671037217868.post-22275043849412387372009-10-21T13:48:41.304-07:002009-10-21T13:48:41.304-07:00while in berkeley, you must pop over to bake sale ...while in berkeley, you must pop over to bake sale bettys in oakland and get the chicken sandwich. you eat outside on ironing boards and dont let the long line scare you-SOOOOO GOOD.<br /><br />i live in the bay, and know what im talking 'bout. :)<br /><br />http://www.bakesalebetty.com/locations.phpHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14167156568343112162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053233671037217868.post-90978952642660233032009-10-21T13:22:55.053-07:002009-10-21T13:22:55.053-07:00i have to second cinnamon's recommendation. v...i have to second cinnamon's recommendation. v sattui is one of my very favorite spots to spend an afternoon (pick up a bottle of wine for after the baby comes :) . bring a picnic blanket and enjoy the fall splendor.vanessa rutterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06653551893428594014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053233671037217868.post-53487215244603498712009-10-21T13:04:35.447-07:002009-10-21T13:04:35.447-07:00Lucky, lucky girl! You are so smart to do this pr...Lucky, lucky girl! You are so smart to do this pre-baby!<br /><br />And you have chosen all my favorite restaurants - especially Boulettes Larder, Ubuntu, and Bouchon!<br /><br />While at the Ferry Building, do stop by Miette Bakery for an incredible little organic sweet treat! A must!<br /><br />Bon voyage!Simply Mel {Reverie}https://www.blogger.com/profile/15881462293605864150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053233671037217868.post-18050853393017189282009-10-21T11:29:05.617-07:002009-10-21T11:29:05.617-07:00PS: I forgot to tell you, I just went to Napa last...PS: I forgot to tell you, I just went to Napa last weekend and stopped at the deli at V Sattui winery for lunch (it's actually across from Dean and Deluca). YOU HAVE TO EAT HERE!! The food is incredible, and the choices are overwhelming. It made D&D look kida sad. Have a wonderful trip!Cinnamonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15643452724998192856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053233671037217868.post-52591917303028775802009-10-21T11:22:15.258-07:002009-10-21T11:22:15.258-07:00I'm actually from Carmel and we used to eat in...I'm actually from Carmel and we used to eat in Big Sur all the time. Napenthe is good, and the views are incredible but also The River Inn has good food and you can actually go down and sit in the river and they just redid their outside seating area. Also The roadhouse is a local favorite. Good luck<br /><br />http://thebusiestbee.blogspot.com/Cinnamonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15643452724998192856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053233671037217868.post-70658343519409599172009-10-21T11:10:08.943-07:002009-10-21T11:10:08.943-07:00for breakfast in Berkeley you have to try La Note....for breakfast in Berkeley you have to try La Note. It's on Shattuck and it is out of this world delicious. I recommend the coffee cake to share before your meal (or to go) and the cote nord. you won't be disapointed.<br /><br />http://www.lanoterestaurant.com/livihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036523875747893672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053233671037217868.post-50468775774783995512009-10-21T11:09:28.471-07:002009-10-21T11:09:28.471-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.livihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036523875747893672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053233671037217868.post-41732935225911445962009-10-21T10:26:34.167-07:002009-10-21T10:26:34.167-07:00For SF, I hope Nopa on Divisadero and Hayes is on ...For SF, I hope Nopa on Divisadero and Hayes is on your short list! It has really delicious food, almost all from California producers. I also think you'd like Bar Jules, a small, sweet space with a small, also locally-focused menu in Hayes Valley (Hayes and Laguna). <br /><br />If you have time, go to the new(ish) SFMOMA roof cafe for gorgeous art-inspired desserts (like thiebaud cake or mondrian cake) and the always excellent Blue Bottle coffee.<br /><br />Just FYI - Julia's Kitchen in Napa is closed.p.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053233671037217868.post-55884910530554397722009-10-21T09:42:04.677-07:002009-10-21T09:42:04.677-07:00Wow. My husband and I are leaving for our honeymo...Wow. My husband and I are leaving for our honeymoon Nov. 1 and will be staying in Calistoga the first week, then Sonoma the second week, so we'll be there at the same time! Crazy. We did a honeymoon registry for our wedding, and more or less, now have our entire trip mapped out. It has always been a dream of mine to eat at 'the girl and the fig,' which I DEFINITELY will do, however, my dream of eating at French Laundry is more of a fairy tale...Anyway, at our wedding, we put out a sheet where people could 'suggest' places to eat in wine country, and Tra Vigne showed up a couple times, so you and Brock should check that out for sure. And, like me, you would probably adore eating at Julia's Kitchen (Ms. Child, that is) in Napa, and Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen in St. Helena picks figs off of their gigantic old fig tree that shades their outdoor patio area and uses them in their dishes. We're going there for the 'campfire pie' which is basically s'more heaven. Sorry I've written a novel, but I hope you two have a fabulous pre-baby trip! And hey, maybe we'll bump into each other at the market in Calistoga! Lol... :)Cassinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053233671037217868.post-31175832227806516842009-10-21T09:40:41.800-07:002009-10-21T09:40:41.800-07:00Travigne in St. Helena for lunch (grab a table on ...Travigne in St. Helena for lunch (grab a table on the terrace) or dinner is fabulous!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com