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( 707-224-9161; www.therestaurantpearl.com ; 1339 Pearl St; mains $15-23; 11:30am-2pm &

5:30-9pm Tue-Sat; )
Meet locals at this dog-friendly bistro with pinewood tables and open-rafter ceilings,
whose winning down-to-earth cooking includes double-cut pork chops, chicken-verde
polenta, steak tacos, and oysters - the specialty.

Pizza Azzuro PIZZA
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 707-255-5552; www.azzurropizzeria.com ; 1260 Main St; mains $13-16;
11:30am-9pm Sun-Thu, to 9:30pm Fri & Sat; )
This Napa classic gets deafeningly loud, but it's worth bearing for tender-crusted pizzas,
salad-topped 'manciata' bread, good Caeser salads and pastas.

Norman Rose Tavern PUB FOOD
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 707-258-1516; www.normanrosenapa.com ; 1401 1st St; mains $10-24;
11:30am-9pm Sun-Thu, to 10pm Fri & Sat; )
This happening gastropub, styled with reclaimed wood and tufted-leather banquettes, is
good for a burger and beer. Great fries. Beer and wine only.

Bounty Hunter Wine Bar & Smokin' BBQ BARBECUE
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 707-226-3976; www.bountyhunterwinebar.com ; 975 1st St; mains $13-24;
11am-10pm Sun-Thu, to midnight Fri & Sat; )
Inside an 1888 grocery store, Bounty Hunter has an Old West vibe and superb barbecue,
made with house-smoked meats. The standout whole chicken is roasted over a can of Tec-
ate. Ten local beers and 40 wines by the glass.

Torc CALIFORNIAN
( GOOGLE MAP ; 707-252-3292; www.torcnapa.com ; 1140 Main St; mains $26-29; 5-9:30pm

daily, 10:30am-2:30pm Sat & Sun)
Wildly popular Torc plays off the seasons with dynamic combinations of farm-fresh in-
gredients, such as springtime white asparagus with black-truffle toasts, and squab with ar-
tichoke and licorice. Well-arranged for people-watching, the big stone dining room has an