They are known for their Dungeness Crabs & Garlic Noodles. They are actually coked in a "secret kitchen" in a separate area of the restaurant. Pretty cool. The wait staff must sign waivers of secrecy. The noodles were incredible.
One other side note: Boulette Larder : My husband ordered, in addition to the smoked salmon, the spicy fried rice with scrambled eggs- beyond words!! They had pork belly meat, shitake mushrooms and cabbage. I know it sounds strange, but they were unique, just delicious and perfectly cooked and served along with toasted bread with Italian fruit jam and sweet butter to compliment the spiciness of the eggs. Magnificent!
Okay- Napa. After Thomas Keller helped put Napa on the map with his very upscale restaurant French Laundry in Yountville and Chef Michael Chiarello opened Napa Style, the others followed suit. Dining in Napa is just wonderful.
My first stop for dinner- Mustard's. They pride themselves by calling Mustard's a "deluxe truck stop classic" . There for 27 years , with local celebrities dining there on a regular basis, including Tom Seaver (Mets) and Rusty Staub of MLB fame.
The Onion Rings- sliced beyond paper thin, piled high, crispy, not greasy served with the house made tomato apple ketchup is a great starter.
The serrano ham, also sliced translucently thin, served wit grilled figs over garden picked arugula- amazing!!
I had the Three Green Salad with Maytag blue cheese and spiced pistachio nuts. Yum. From their wood burning grill are selections including the Fresh Fish of the Day, and The Ever popular Seafood Tostada (also changes daily), BBQ Ribs, Hanger Steak, Don Watson Lamb, Sonoma Rabbit, Roasted Lemon & Garlic Chicken, and so much more.
Sides include Cheddar-Jalapeno Corn stix with farm honey butter, 3 cheese mac & cheese, grilled sweet potatoes (which I had luckily) with tomatillo-avocado salsa & creme fraiche- OMG!
Now, since I recognized a certain former MLB layer at the bar, the manager was so impressed, he sent over the most unbelievably amazing lemon-lime merangue pie. Normally, I must admit, I only eat chocolate, but I finished the entire thing! It was about 12-14" high, with a buttery graham cracker crust, lemon filling & the topping was just eye rolling good! This place is a MUST go!!
By the way, the wine list has a great cover- "WAT TOO MANY WINES" which is true- clever, and filled with 'all the wine that is fit to drink' from all over the Napa Valley and beyond.
Lunch the next day was a find- Gott's.
This place appears to be a burger drive in joint. It is Most definitely NOT. Taking old classics and using artisanal ingredients, this place is a MUST stop! I had one of the best Gazpacho's ever! There are 10 different burgers, hot dogs, fries with many toppings, salads including a great Cobb, Ahi Tuna burgers, shrimp tacos, Calamari , fish & chips, and so much more. Then, of course, are the shakes. not just your ordinary ones , like vanilla or chocolate.(they do has those also) but, they have blueberry, espresso bean, white pistachio, vanilla bean, mint chip, etc. There is a long list of wines and beers as well. Now, where can you find a burger joint with all that, plus picnic tables, long bars with stools, and lines that are miles long but go quickly and efficiently & the food is INCREDIBLE! (they now have 2 other locations in the area) A fun place!!
Cole's Chop House- Always a great place to dine- lovely sophiticated surroundings, classic good steaks & chops.
Now, lets not forget the winery's. Next Post.
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