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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
open-truss ceiling, and exposed pinewood tables that downplay formality. Reservations es-
sential.
Bistro Don Giovanni
ITALIAN
$16-28; 11:30am-10pm Sun-Thu, to 11pm Fri & Sat)
This long-running favorite roadhouse serves modern-Italian pastas, crispy pizzas and
wood-roasted meats. Reservations essential. Weekends get packed - and loud. Request a
vineyard-view table (good luck).
Angèle
FRENCH
$14-27, dinner $26-34; 11:30am-10pm)
Stalwart Angèle serves reliable provincial-French cooking - Niçoise salads and
croques
messieurs
at lunch, duck confit and beef Bourguignon at dinner - on a river-view deck or
cozy dining room, both perfect for lingering with a good bottle of wine.
