We got there right at closing, but they let us in for dinner anyway; props for that, as I was hungry and the food was very good (I had a very tasty risotto, luckygirl had ravioli and wasn’t impressed). Nice atmosphere, cozy. Neat idea to have a bunch of one local brewer’s (Moonlight) beers available...far more fun than a random assortment of typical CA micros. I had the tart brown, which wasn’t that great, but interesting.
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Local artists’ paintings and photographs sparingly set on the walls, the look of the place was pretty refined.
Our waiter was in his twenties, and his friendly, easy-going attitude helped to make the place seem a lot more casual. He helped Mel pick out her wine, and gave me a taster of one the Moonlight Beers I was hesitant on trying. He was spot on with his advice, her wine and my Beer were very good, tasted totally fresh. Great looking menu, focusing on regional products, like the bread made by a local bakery, I even think the olive oil was from the valley. I had to restrain Minou from eating the whole thing, she has a tendency to spoil her appetite. I ordered the fish special, which was salmon served with barley and a ratatouille veggie side, she went for the risotto. My food was perfect, hers was a little too peppery and couldn’t finish it, but I think the bread played a role in it too. Prices were quite reasonable for what you got. It’s not cheap, but it’s reasonable for the quality of the food you got. And it’s a short walk from Russian River, too.
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