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Restaurant Reviews

Diavolo

By Erica Galindo in Restaurants | Leave a comment
Salumeria
Location Cuisine:     Neighborhood(s):
21021 Geyserville Avenue
Average Price Per Entree:
$= $10 or less
$$= $11-17
$$$= $18-24
$$$$= $25 or more

Ratings:
*****= Superlative
****= Excellent
***= Very good
**= Good
*= Below Average
Editor's Rating
Food Rating
Ambiance
Service
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On our way out to Alexander Valley, we stumbled upon the super charming Diavolo. Little did I know I would get hooked. This is one of those great pizza experiences with real homemade sausage. Authentic oak wood burning ovens that grill the pizza crust to perfection. An old world Italian pizza sauce that will rock your world!

Two additional outstanding dishes were the grilled octopus salad and the charcuterie plate. The homemade breadsticks were addicting also.

 

This authentic Italian gem is well worth the drive.

 

Guerneville is such a small town, it’s easy to miss it.

 

I discovered Diavolo by accident.

 

The aroma of the oak wood burning pizza oven is hypnotizing.

The homemade breadsticks are to die for. I think this might be the best pizza on the planet.

 

I loved everything, the crust, the  sauce, the cheese and the toppings.

 

Any reason I can think of to make the drive.

 

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Solbar

By Erica Galindo in Restaurants | 1 Comment
Solbar Exterior
Location Cuisine:     Neighborhood(s):
755 Silverado Trail, Calistoga
707.226.0850
Average Price Per Entree:
$= $10 or less
$$= $11-17
$$$= $18-24
$$$$= $25 or more

Ratings:
*****= Superlative
****= Excellent
***= Very good
**= Good
*= Below Average
Editor's Rating
Food Rating
Ambiance
Service
Cost
Information
DecorCalifornia resort chic with a light airy contemporary design.
Special FeaturesGorgeous outdoor patio with infinity firepit set in lush wine country setting.
Top DishesSeared Diver Scallops, Snake River Flat Iron Steak, Smoked Beef Short Ribs.
DealsExpensive.
ChildrenMore for an adult occasion.

I can honestly say this was one of the all time best meals I’ve ever had in Northern California. Michelin rated California soul food from the star chef Brandon Sharp is nothing short of creative genius. The Diver Sea Scallops were perfectly seared  with delicate yet slightly crunchy lemon bread crumb topping. The vegetables were crispy fresh and bright.

When my friends suggested we dine at Solbar for my birthday, I immediately made a reservation. Anxious to see what the lunch menu was like compared to the elegant dinner menu, I was not disappointed. The Ceviche made from fresh halibut was incredible.

The fried egg sandwich between fried green tomatoes was whimsical and perfectly executed.

Even on a rainy day there was a buzz in the dining room. A well dressed crowd sipped and ahhhed. Not an empty chair in the house.

The impeccable wait staff  danced over us with focused grace.

Chef Brandon came out to visit with the guests after the rush. It was plain to see that he enjoys the social aspect of being a chef.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

While the fish tacos were quite good, they didn’t have the same level of excitement as most of Chef Brandon’s other dishes.

 

 

 

 

Lunch with two of my favorite girlfriends, Leslie Epps and Robin Murdoch.

 

If it’s not too cold, it’s lovely to sit outdoors by the firepit and enjoy the beauty of the resort.

 

Relaxed out door seating.

 

The romantic outdoor seating by the firepit.

 

The outdoor pavilion offers a stunning venue for private parties.

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