Napa & Sonoma Wine Country - Coastal California - page 399

( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 707-833-2690; www.cafecitti.com ; 9049 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood; mains
$8-15; 11am-3:30pm & 5-9pm; )
Locals favor this order-at-the-counter Italian-American deli, with standout roasted chick-
en, homemade gnocchi and ravioli; lunchtime, there's pizza and house-baked focaccia-
bread sandwiches.
Kenwood Restaurant & Bar CALIFORNIAN
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 707-833-6326; www.kenwoodrestaurant.com ; 9900 Sonoma Hwy, Ken-
wood; mains $22-30; 11:30am-8:30pm Wed-Sun)
A stone patio flanks vineyards and flowering gardens at this roadhouse restaurant, lovely
for a lingering lunch. The chef showcases quality ingredients by local producers in simple-
delicious dishes like pork chops with bacon or roasted chicken. The small-plates menu
($10 to $16) is ideal for a quick bite between wineries. Reservations advised.
Aventine ITALIAN
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 707-934-8911; http://glenellen.aventinehospitality.com ; 14301 Arnold Dr,
Glen Ellen; mains $14-28; 4:30-10pm Tue-Fri, 11am-10pm Sat & Sun)
The Sonoma outpost of the popular San Francisco and Hollywood restaurants occupies an
atmospheric former grist mill with a sun-dappled outdoor patio, and serves Italian-derived
dishes, including house-special Aventino - mozzarella-stuffed meatball with pesto over
polenta. Make reservations.
Olive & Vine NEW AMERICAN
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 707-996-9152; oliveandvinerestaurant.com ; 14301 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen;
mains $23-36; 5:30-9pm Wed-Sun)
Inside a repurposed grist mill with mismatched shabby-chic furniture, Olive & Vine show-
cases seasonal flavors in its quality small-batch, ingredient-driven cooking. Reservations
essential.
Shopping