Travel Guide to California

2017 Travel Guide to California

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2 0 1 7 T R A V E L G U I D E T O C A L I F O R N I A 51 flavor-infusions. Fortunately, as the state faces water challenges, olives are one of the most drought-resistant crops. Dining Among the Stars It comes as no surprise that of the 148 Michelin stars awarded to restaurants nationwide, a full third of them go to San Francisco establishments. Let's take a tour of the gourmet galaxy. LA & Environs Trendy dining spots include 71Above, Animal, Erven, Faith & Flower, Georgie, Gwen, Here's Looking at You, Kali, Lost at Sea, Maude, Nora, Paley, The Glen, The Guild, Trois Mec and Wolf. Michelin stars include Asanebo, Birch, Cut, Mélisse, Osteria Mozza, Patina, Spago, Sushi Zo, Valentino and Water Grill. San Diego San Diego's food scene is currently buzzing over Barbusa, Bracero, Campfire, Carnitas' Snack Shack, Cucina Sorella, False Idol, Herb & Wood, Madison, One Door North, Pokirrito and Trulucks. San Francisco Bay Area Aglow with coveted Michelin stars, the area boasted a record 50 honorees for 2016. Benu, French Laundry, Meadowood, Man- resa and Saison all have 3, while Acquerello, Atelier Crenn, Baumé, Campton Place, Coi, Commis and Quince each sport two. New one-star establish- ments include All-Spice, Al's Place, Aziza, Californios, Commonwealth, Kin-Khao, Lord Stanley, Mourad, Nico, Octavia, Omakase, Rasa, Sushi Yoshizumi, The Lazy Bear and Wako. Silicon Valley True Food Kitchen comes to Stanford, while Andrew Welch premieres ASA in Los Altos: he opened The Basin in Saratoga in 1999. Los Gatos gems include Nasch (Aus- trian), Hult's (Scandinavian) and Bywater (New Orleans). In Campbell it's Orchard City Kitchen (Michelin starred Chef Jeffrey Stout). Luxe dining divas Chez TJ, The Plumed Horse and The Village Pub all boast Michelin stars. Wine tasting abounds throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains from Summit to Sea. Seacoast Stars Think Mendocino for romantic and iso- lated coastal dining stars, such as Chef Marc Dym of Little River Inn and Chef Nicolas Petti of Mendo Bistro. The creative cuisine of Chef Peg Davis at Brewery Gulch Inn makes it a gourmand's delight and The Wild Fish in Albion sets new standards for seaside dining. The Madrones in Anderson Valley offers centralized wine tasting, gourmet food and posh accommodations, and Mendocino's beautifully preserved Joshua Grindle Inn offers rest and respite. Carmel & Monterey La Balena's authentic Florentine cuisine sets a high bar, while Michelin-starred Aubergine, Anton & Michel, Casanova, Carmel Belle and Cultura are Carmel dar- lings. Carmel Valley's Lucia at Bernardus Lodge, headed by esteemed Chef Cal Sta- menov, features his new mentor-inspired menu, along with Café Rustica, LOKAL, Roux and Wills Fargo. Monterey's 1833 is his- toric chic while Fandango in Pacific Grove offers Old World cuisine and charm. LA PERCH, opposite; salad at Faith & Flower, LA, right; kitchen crew working at ValeXe, Healdsburg, boXom. » FIND YOUR NEXT MEAL Mouthwatering News chow.com eater.com slofoodbank.org tastingtable.com seriouseats.com

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