Bacar and Eos Restaurants
San Francisco
 Chef Arnold Eric Wong
Arnold Eric Wong is again hitting the right note with his hot new restaurant, Bacar, a happening place of good food and a solid wine list. Meanwhile, his original Eos continues to deliver fine fusion cuisine with a tropical flair: in the salmon-tuna poke rolls with chili-lime dipping sauce, the chef might just be toying with the French tradition of puff pastry--here he gets away with a joke of his own: dumpling rolls that are as light as pastry, and salmon that is almost sushi-raw.
Review of Eos
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The restaurant at Stevenswood
Mendocino, California Mission Fig Tart
At The Restaurant at Stevenswood, we knew we were about to enjoy some distinctive cuisine when we took our first bite of the Dungeness crab ravioli amuse-bouche. The succulent, oversized ravioli sat atop a bed of spinach in rich truffle brown butter--the bitter spinach and the buttery shellfish perfectly contrasted. And this was just the beginning...
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Joshua Grindle Inn
Mendocino, California Cozy rooms with full amenities
Set in a Victorian townhouse, the Joshua Grindle Inn offers comfort and gracious service. The amenities include an entertainment center with DVD, a fully renovated bathroom with whirlpool tub and--something we always appreciate--a separate glass-walled shower. Everything in this cozy, cheerful inn is designed to make you feel at home.
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River's End Restaurant
Sonoma, California View from River's End
Arriving at River's End restaurant, we were seated at a lovely corner table offering broadly panoramic views of the Russian River and the Pacific Ocean. Chef David Dahlquist prepares a rich and flavorful menu. He also deserves high ratings for his aesthetic presentations, with plates exhibiting food "architecture" more characteristic of Europe than America.
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Glendeven Inn Bath
Mendocino, California A classic, romantic inn
The hosts of Glendeven Inn have thought of everything conducive to romance. The bedding on the queen and king beds in the rooms is luxuriant: double down comforters, down pillows. Kindle a cozy fire in the fireplace of your room, slip into a line bathrobe, sip some local wine, and you'll feel pretty romantic too.
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Hotel Sausalito
Sausalito, California A splurge of warm, yellow hues
Hotel Sausalito is a charm hotel in a great location. Just minutes from the ferry that takes you to San Francisco, this newly-renovated, lovely hotel in bright, cheery tones makes you feel happy and comfortable.
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MacCallum House
Mendocino, California MacCallum House
After a tasting of virgin olive oils, we went for seafood with curried mussels, dayboat scallops and seabass.
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The Inn Above Tide
Sausalito, California The vista suite
Even globe-trotters spoiled by staying at the world's finest hotels will be wowed then they first enter one of the Inn Above Tide's vista suites. Floor-to-ceiling windows dramatically showcase the Bay Area.
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The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek
Mendocino, California The luxurious "whale watch" suite
From our suite at the Inn at Schoolhouse Creek, we enjoyed a view of the brilliant waters of the Pacific Ocean. Hot-tub fans will find it a simple matter to indulge their fancy--at the top of the meadow, there's a new outdoor whirlpool perfect for soaking under the stars.
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Café Beaujolais
Mendocino, California Pan-seared sea scallops
Trendy track lighting, aged wood paneling and black & white prints create a gracious and charming ambience at Café Beaujolais, one the best bistros on the Mendocino Coast. Among the good food was a perfectly cooked Niman Ranch loin of lamb enhanced by a caramelized shallot-and-Madeira jus.
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Brewery Gulch Inn
Mendocino, California Eco-salvaged redwood all around
Our classy, upper-floor corner room at the Brewery Gulch Inn boasted views on three sides through redwood-trimmed windows. The private deck opened up a breathtaking vista of tall, swaying sea pines--through which we could glimpse the Pacific's pounding surf.
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Ledford House
Mendocino, California Herb-encrusted Petaluma lamb
Very popular with the local Mendocino population, Ledford House offers, beyond its fabulous ocean views, a fine menu strongly inspired by Chef Lisa Geer's regular journeys to France. Saffron and fennel appear in several dishes including very good black mussels.
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Bodega Bay Lodge & Spa
Sonoma, California A fine resort on the coast
Part of the Woodside Hotels & Resorts group, the spacious Bodega Bay Spa & Lodge on the Sonoma Coast has 84 inviting rooms and suites in traditional American style, each offering beach views. The Duck Club Restaurant on the resort grounds is excellent, Chef Jeffrey Reilly showing a deft touch.
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Little River Inn
Mendocino, California A large resort destination
With its 65 units, and spa, golf course and conference facilities, the Little River Inn is one of the more extensive resort destinations to be found anywhere along the Mendocino coast. Home-style cooking with occasional tropical influences is served in the resort's restaurant.
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Reed Manor
Mendocino, California Warm, cozy salon
Reed Manor is a small, exclusive inn right in the village of Mendocino. Upstairs, the "Napoleon" has fine ocean views and the "Majestic" and "English Rose" have adjoining doors that can open to each other upon request.
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