Pinot Gris - Featured Restaurants

2004

Dry Creek Kitchen

Dry Creek Kitchen focuses on great and simple foods...the finest fresh seasonal produce, gourmet food purveyors, and fine wines to create Dry Creek Kitchen at Hotel Healdsburg.

Dry Creek Kitchen is located at 317 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, CA 95448, (707)431-0330 www.charliepalmer.com

lunch: daily 12-2:30pm (closed Wednesday); dinner: Sunday - Tuesday + Thursday 5pm-9:30pm, Friday & Saturday 5-10pm (closed Wednesday except for private parties)

Fife's

The Roadhouse caters to the most discerning palate, serving American standards with a roadhouse flair. And what’s dinner in wine country without a great bottle of wine? Choose from their extensive list of selections representing both of California’s premier wine regions, Napa and Sonoma. Dine on the outdoor deck overlooking the pool, under an umbrella during the day or the stars at night.

Restaurant Hours: Friday dinner 5:30pm; Saturday breakfast & lunch 9:00am – 3:00pm; Dinner at 5:30pm; Sunday breakfast & lunch 9:00am; Main bar opens at 4:00pm Friday, 9:00am Saturday & Sunday.

Fife’s is located at 16467 River Road, Guerneville, CA 95446, (707) 869-0656, www.fifes.com

John Ash & Co

A visit to John Ash & Co. restaurant truly is a feast for the senses. With their picturesque vineyard as a backdrop, Chef Jeffrey Madura utilizes the freshest of locally grown products to create inspired wine country cuisine to enjoy along with an award winning wine list.

Lunch: Monday - Friday 11:30 - 2:30pm; Dinner Daily Friday 5:30 - 9pm, Saturday 5 - 9pm, Sunday - Thursday 5:30 - 9pm; Sunday Brunch: 11 - 2:30pm

John Ash is located at 4350 Barnes Road, Santa Rosa, CA

(707) 575-7350, www.vintnersinn.com

Patina

Located in downtown L.A.'s landmark Walt Disney Concert Hall, Patina offers the delicious cuisine and impeccable service that define luxury dining in Los Angeles. From the seasonal tasting menus and daily chef's menu to the decadent cheese and caviar carts and award-winning wine list, Joachim Splichal and his culinary team continue to create exceptional dining experiences. Patina also features an impressive bar for guests to enjoy a late-night cocktail and a stylish patio for al fresco dining.

LUNCH
Monday - Friday, 11:30am - 1:30pm

DINNER
Performance Evenings, 5:00 - 11:00pm, Non-Performance Evenings, 5:00 - 9:30pm

Patina is located at 141 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, (213) 972-3331, www.patinagroup.com

Sona

Sona’s award-winning chefs David and Michelle Myers have created unique experience that redefines fine dining in Los Angeles. The modern French/seasonally spontaneous cuisine celebrates each season's most glorious ingredients and reveals their delicious flavors. Sona’s award winning wine list is a reflection of the restaurant’s desire to create an interplay between food and wine that becomes an integral part of a unique dining experience at Sona.

Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 6-10:30; Friday 6-11:30; Saturday 5:30-11:30; Closed Sunday & Monday.

Sona is located at 401 North La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA (310)-659-7708, www.sonarestaurant.com

Syrah

Syrah Restaurant didn't waste much time becoming one of Santa Rosa's hottest places to eat. Located in downtown Santa Rosa, Syrah serves innovative California-French food in a modern, warm and relaxing environment. Owners Executive Chef Josh Silvers and his wife Regina Silvers work hard to bring Syrah diners an innovative and sophisticated restaurant that offers bright, pure flavors in high-style presentation.

Lunch served: Tuesday-Friday 11:30-2:00, Saturday 12-2:30

Dinner served: Tuesday-Saturday starting at 5:30pm

Located at 205 5th Street, Santa Rosa, CA (707)568-4002 www.syrahbistro.com

Willi's Seafood & Raw Bar

Located just North of the square in downtown Healdsburg, Willi's Seafood offers Cuban inspired East Coast cuisine. Willi's Seafood offers a fun, eclectic drink menu and a fresh raw bar.

Willi's Seafood is open Wednesday through Monday. Closed on Tuesdays.

Hours are 11:30am to 9:00pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
11:30am to 10:00pm Friday & Saturday
11:30pm to 9:00pm Sunday

403 Healdsburg Avenue

Healdsburg, CA 95448

Ph: 707-433-9191


www.willisseafood.net

Hotel Bel-Air

2003

Restaurant Mirepoix

In a charming former home in Old Downtown Windsor, the gateway to Sonoma County's Wine Country, Executive Chef Matthew Bousquet blends several regional styles of classic American cooking with a distinctly French accent. General Manager Bryan Dempsey's gracious cordiality influences all aspects of service and ambiance. Together they provide an outstanding dining experience.

Inman Family Wines had the unique expeience of having our Russian River Valley Pinot Gris 2003 paired with Chef Matthew's passed appetizers at the James Beard House.

James Beard is recognized as the father of American gastronomy. Throughout his life, he pursued and advocated the highest standards, and served as a mentor to emerging talents in the field of the culinary arts. Today the James Beard Foundation celebrates the country's culinary artists, provides scholarships and educational opportunities, serves as a resource for the industry, and offers members the opportunity to enjoy the delights of fine dining. Since 1986, The James Beard Foundation has been in the forefront of America's culinary revolution.

Located at 275 Windsor River Road, Windsor, CA 95492 Phone: (707) 838-0162
Email: restaurantmirepoix@comcast.net
www.restaurantmirepoix.com

Bistro Va de Vi

Va de Vi translates to 'It’s About Wine' in Spain’s Catalan language. Of course It’s About Food too! Va di Vi presents international, eclectic small plates using seasonal produce and selected regional products.

They are open daily for lunch from 11:30 - 3:00, light fare is available at the bar from 3:00- 5:00 and dinner is served from 5:00 - 9:00 Sunday through Wednesday, 5:00- 10:00 Thursday through Saturday. Va de Vi is located at 1511 Mt. Diablo Boulevard in Walnut Creek. For dining reservations, please call at 925-979-0100 or www.va-de-vi-bistro.com .

Auberge du Soleil

Auberge du Soleil is one of the first great Wine Country establishments. The cuisine reflects the natural diversity and rich ingredients of Napa Valley and draws from regional produce, accented with Mediterranean flavors. Sommelier Kris Margerum’s wine list, the largest and most extensive in the valley, showcases the very best from neighboring vineyards. Perfectly complementing the cuisine are spectacular views from the terrace, perhaps the best vantage point in all of Napa Valley.Auberge du Soleil is located at 180 Rutherford Hill Road, Rutherford, California www.www.aubergedusoleil.com

Breakfast 7am - 11am, Lunch 11:30am - 2:30pm, Dinner 6pm - 9:30pm

Cafe La Haye

Located just off the square in the town of Sonoma, Cafe La Haye features California cuisine with a Mediterranean flare. Serving dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Reservations accepted.

Cafe La Haye is located at 140 E. Napa Street, Sonoma, CA 95476, (707) 935-5994, www.sterba.com/sonoma/lahaye

Cafe Pinot

Cafe Pinot hosts one of downtown LA's most cosmopolitan settings featuring cutting edge Contemporary American cuisine and an award winning wine list.

LUNCH: Monday - Friday 11:30am-2:30pm
DINNER: Monday & Tuesday 5:00-9:00pm, Wednesday & Thursday 5:00-9:30pm, Friday & Saturday 5:00-10:00pm, Sunday 4:30-9:00pm

CAFE PINOT is located at 700 West Fifth Street, Los Angeles, CA

(213) 239-6500, www.patinagroup.com/cafePinot

Celadon

Celadon features a seasonally influenced menu and wine list inspired from the Mediterranean, Asia and the Americas. Located in the historic Napa Mill in downtown Napa.

Lunch: Monday-Friday 11:30-2:30; Afternoon Tea 2:30-5:00 Monday-Friday

Dinner: 5-9:00pm Sunday-Thursday, Friday & Saturday until 10pm

Celadon is located at 500 Main Street, Suite G, Napa, CA 94559 (707) 254-9690, www.celadonnapa.com

Farmhouse Inn

Farmhouse Inn always has a consistent focus on organic and sustainably farmed fruits and vegetables that enable their chefs to create delicious, wholesome and intensely flavored dishes that rely entirely on what is seasonal and at its peak.

Dinner Hours: Thursday – Sunday 5:30 – 9:00pm

Farmhouse Inn and Restaurant is located at 7871 River Road, Forestville, CA 95436

Phone: (707) 887-3300, Toll Free (800) 464-6642

Martini House

Located in the heart of Napa Valley, the Martini House is nestled in the beautiful town of St. Helena. Chef Todd Humphries has a passion for combining farm raised meats, game and organic produce with hard to find ingredients.

Lunch: 11:30 - 3pm (Friday, Saturday & Sunday); Dinner: 5:30 - 10pm daily; Wine Cellar Bar Open 5pm - midnight

Martini House is located at 1245 Spring Street, St. Helena, CA 94574,

(707) 963-2233, www.martinihouse.com

Mayacama Golf Club

Inman Family Wines are proudly served at Mayacama, a private golf club in Santa Rosa. Mayacama's members can enjoy Inman Family Wine's Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris in the Club's dining room.

The Club's menu is orchestrated around the use of Sonoma County's bounty of fresh organic fruits and vegetables, locally raised lamb, beef and poultry, plus fresh herbs from the Club's own courtyard gardens.

Moose's

Moose's is known for creating seasonal New American cuisine, using wild fish and local small-farm organic meats & produce.

"Once in a while a restaurant comes along that captures the essence of a place and a particular time better than any other; Moose's has that magic." - Carolyn Bates, Gourmet

Moose's Restaurant is located at 1652 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94133, (415)989-7800

Restaurant Nu

Restaurant Nu offers California cuisine with old European influence marked by an emphasis on seasonal local ingredients, creativity and classical technique. Nu is housed in a beautifully designed and architecturally attractive turn of the century building. With its spacious and luxuriant courtyard it is one of the premier entertaining sites in Santa Barbara.

Dinner: Sunday through Thursday 5:30pm-10pm and Friday & Saturday 5:30pm to 11pm, Cocktails and after dinner drinks and lighter fare are available in the Bar and Lounge, Monday through Sunday,
5pm to 12pm.

Located at 1129 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, (805)965-1500, www.restaurantnu.com
Email: info@restaurantnu.com

Ristorante Prima

Fresh and Pure is how Prima describes its daily changing menu that is seasonal and market driven. Using only products from local and regional farmers and ranchers who use sustainable farm practices. Everything is made on the premises under the direction of Executive Chef-Owner Peter Chastain and his Sous Chefs. Simple preparations let the flavors of the ingredients shine. For a special 'Italian' dining experience, ask about their Chef's Table,a multi-course dinner paired with wines selected by their sommelier.

LUNCH: Monday thru Saturday 11:30am - 2:30pm, Closed for lunch on Sunday

DINNER: Monday thru Wednesday 5pm - 9:30pm, Thursday thru Saturday 5pm - 10pm, Sunday
5pm - 9pm

Ristorante Prima is located at 1522 North Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA, (925)935-7780

www.primawine.com

Sage & Onion

Sage & Onion Chef and Owner, Steven Giles, takes pleasure in fusing his English heritage, French training, and passion for American food into what he calls “European-American Cuisine with an English Twist. Each dish is incredibly well balanced, focusing on flavor, presentation, texture and proper quantity.

Open for Lunch: Monday - Friday 11am - 2pm

Open for Dinner: Monday - Thursday 5:30 - 10pm, Friday & Saturday until 10:30pm, Sunday 5:30 - 9:30pm

Sage and Onion's charming restaurant is at 34 E. Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

(805) 963-1012, www.sageandonion.com

Water Grill

Water Grill is the ultimate example of fine dining in Los Angeles. Hailed as "the best seafood in Southern California" by the internationally recognized Zagat Guide, Water Grill has consistently offered dazzling fish preparations of superior quality and freshness.


Water Grill is located at 544 South Grand, Los Angeles, CA 90071, (213)891-0900, www.watergrill.com

Willi's Wine Bar

Located in the heart of Sonoma County, Willi's Wine Bar couples 32 international small plates and an extensive wine selection to create an unbelievable pairing experience. Their award-winning wine list can be enjoyed by the 2-ounce taste, 5-ounce glass, half bottle or bottle.

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HOURS
Willi's is open Wednesday through Monday 11:30am to 9:00pm / 11:30am to 9:00pm Wednesday, Thursday / 11:30am to 10:00pm Friday & Saturday / 5:00pm to 9:00pm Sunday. They are closed on Tuesdays.

RESERVATIONS
Reservations are recommended and can be made up to 2 months out.

Willi's is located at 4404 Old Redwood Highway, Santa Rosa, CA 95403, (707) 526-3096, www.williswinebar.net

Zazu

Owner/Chefs John Stewart and Duskie Estes' Zazu is a roadhouse restaurant surrounded by 150 of Sonoma County's acclaimed wineries, and just around the corner from the Inman's Olivet Grange Vineyard. Zazu is playful Americana and rustic Northern Italian inspired.

Zazu is located at 3535 Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa, CA 9540, (707)523-4814, www.zazurestaurant.com