Travelers’ Needs - San Francisco and Northern California - page 221

Intimate bar area and softly lit interiors of the ultra-elegant Gather

made. Outstanding wine
selection,good service,
and a gorgeous, well-lit
dining room.

Tamarindo Antojeria $$ beautiful dishes, alongside a

well-chosen wine list. Bar seating
is pleasantly atmospheric.
Extensive Sunday brunch. Don't
miss the “cheese station”, and do
try the platters.

Mexican
468 8th St, Oakland, 94607
Te l [phone] Closed Sun
Rich, savory flavors highlight
regional, seasonal Mexican
dishes. The small plates can be
shared between large groups.

Range $$$

American

Map 10 F3

842 Valencia St, 94110
Te l ( 415) 282-8283
A well-tuned seasonal menu
retains crowd favorites such as
the moist, coffee-rubbed pork
shoulder year round.

Peter Lowell's $$

American
7385 Healdsburg Ave,
Sebastopol, 95472
Te l [phone]
An Italian-inspired menu suits
the fresh produce from
California's Mediterranean
climate. Fresh, flavorful foods
with a focus on sustainable and
organic ingredients. Patio-style
seating; warm and friendly service.

Northern California
Artemis Mediterranean Grill $

Mediterranean
2229 Lake Tahoe Blvd,
South Lake Tahoe, 96150
Te l [phone]
Menu is mostly Greek, but not
ex clusively; Mediterranean
extends to whatever is in season.
Try the home-made pastas and
morel mushrooms.

Farther Afield
Bette's Oceanview Diner $

American
1807 4th St, Berkeley, 94710
Te l [phone]
Diner-style breakfast joint
that draws city crowds
across the bay. Hearty portions,
famous scones, and
Pennsylvania-style scrapple.

Table 128 $$

American
14050 Hwy 128,
Boonville, 95415
Te l [phone] Closed Seasonal
A romantic setting with a casual,
California-rustic atmosphere.
Great fixed-price menus. Seasonal
ingredients, unpretentious dishes,
and a well-selected wine list.
Reservations required.

Bite $$

American
907 Lake Tahoe Blvd,
Incline Village, 89451
Te l [phone]
The small plates of American
classics are meant for sharing.
Check out the long, double-sided
bar, which serves great cocktails.

Sunny Side Café $

American
2136 Oxford St, Berkeley, 94704
Te l ( 510) 845-9900
A pleasing sidewalk café with
an expansive breakfast menu,
better-than-average diner coffee,
and a strong emphasis on
sustainable ingredients.

Barndiva $$$

American
231 Center St, Healdsburg 95448
Te l ( 707) 431-0100 Closed Mon & Tue
A spacious, contemporary dining
room; warm and friendly service;
and a menu that provides
delicious, locally sourced dishes.

Girl and the Fig $$

American-French
110 West Spain St, Sonoma, 95476
Te l [phone]
A rotating menu showcases
Sonoma ingredients in simple,

DK Choice
Gather

DK Choice
Gather $$$ $$$

American
2200 Oxford St, Berkeley, 94704
Te l [phone]
The spacious dining room here
feels as intimate and cozy
as a café. The menu changes
often and features seasonal
ingredients. Creative vegetable
dishes appeal to both
vegetarians and carnivores
alike but there's plenty of meat
on the menu too. Also on offer
are brick-oven pizzas with
delicious toppings.

American
2200 Oxford St, Berkeley, 94704
Te l [phone]
The spacious dining room here
feels as intimate and cozy
as a café. The menu changes
often and features seasonal
ingredients. Creative vegetable
dishes appeal to both
vegetarians and carnivores
alike but there's plenty of meat
on the menu too. Also on offer
are brick-oven pizzas with
delicious toppings.

Modest exteriors of Girl and the Fig, Sonoma

For more information on types of restaurants see p217