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Napa and San Francisco
Posted on 3/14/12 at 2:10 pm
Posted on 3/14/12 at 2:10 pm
Heading out there with the wife in April. We are going to fly in and out of SFO and do Napa for a day or two. Would love recommendations on the following:
San Fran Hotels and Restaurants
Napa Hotels and Restaurants
Napa v. Sonoma?
We've only got about 4 days. Thanks for the help, everyone.
San Fran Hotels and Restaurants
Napa Hotels and Restaurants
Napa v. Sonoma?
We've only got about 4 days. Thanks for the help, everyone.
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Posted on 3/14/12 at 2:14 pm to Rev1897
What price range hotels.....3* 4*......casual or fine dining. What about casual for lunch and fine dining for dinner. Rent a car at SFO and drive to Napa. You can get there in a couple of hours. Stay two nights drive back to SF and turn your rental car in downtown before you leave. Don't take it to the AP. Too much trouble. Avis has a good location downtown close to Ritz Carlton.
Where do you want to stay in Napa. My suggestion is St. Helena. I will provide more when you answer the above.
Where do you want to stay in Napa. My suggestion is St. Helena. I will provide more when you answer the above.
Posted on 3/14/12 at 2:20 pm to Rev1897
We like the Orchard Garden hotel. Thought it was in a great little spot. Walk to Chinatown, Coit...
Posted on 3/14/12 at 10:32 pm to Rev1897
I had some amaaaazing tapas and sangria from Cha Cha Cha in SF this past September.
Posted on 3/15/12 at 10:41 am to Rev1897
Slanted Door @ 1 Ferry Building #3, San Francisco, CA 415 - 861 - 8032.
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Soto Mare Seafood Restaurant @ 552 Green Street, San Francisco, CA 415 - 398 - 3181.
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SPQR @ 1911 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA 415 - 771 - 7779.
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Taddich Grill @ 240 California Street, San Francisco, CA 415 - 391 - 1849. LD.
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The Inn at Union Square @ 440 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 415 - 397 - 3510.
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Universal Cafe @ 2814 19th Street, San Francisco, CA 415 - 821 - 4608.
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Soto Mare Seafood Restaurant @ 552 Green Street, San Francisco, CA 415 - 398 - 3181.
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SPQR @ 1911 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA 415 - 771 - 7779.
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Taddich Grill @ 240 California Street, San Francisco, CA 415 - 391 - 1849. LD.
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The Inn at Union Square @ 440 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 415 - 397 - 3510.
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Universal Cafe @ 2814 19th Street, San Francisco, CA 415 - 821 - 4608.
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Posted on 3/15/12 at 12:02 pm to Rev1897
I enjoyed both, but I much prefered the scene-- and more importantly, the wine-- in Sonoma.
If you decide on Sonoma, and you're a beer lover, you're a fool to not make a stop by Russian River and Flavor Bistro (Moonlight Brewing) in Santa Rosa. Wineries I'd particularly recommend are Copain, A. Rafanelli, Dave Coffaro, and Rochioli. Do yourself a favor and have dinner at Scopa. On certain nights of the week, they have folks from the local wineries on hand to feature their wine and discuss with the diners.
If you do go to Napa, I'd disagree with the poster who recommended V. Sattui, unless you like cookie cutter wine and want to contend with hundreds of tourists for an "I heart vino" keychain. Joseph Phelps is the one can't miss I'd recommend in Napa, but be sure to make a reservation. The view is spectacular.
For dining in Napa, don't miss The Fatted Calf, which is a charcuterie located behind the oxbow market, for lunch. C Casa, which is in the market has some really outstanding mexican, and you can sit out on the deck and enjoy the sunshine while you're eating. I seriously doubt you'll get reservations for French Laundry in April, but you can try. If you do, be prepared to pay for it, but it's an experience worth the price, IMO. There's also Ad Hoc, Morimoto, and Bottega, which would all be good dinner choices.
If you decide on Sonoma, and you're a beer lover, you're a fool to not make a stop by Russian River and Flavor Bistro (Moonlight Brewing) in Santa Rosa. Wineries I'd particularly recommend are Copain, A. Rafanelli, Dave Coffaro, and Rochioli. Do yourself a favor and have dinner at Scopa. On certain nights of the week, they have folks from the local wineries on hand to feature their wine and discuss with the diners.
If you do go to Napa, I'd disagree with the poster who recommended V. Sattui, unless you like cookie cutter wine and want to contend with hundreds of tourists for an "I heart vino" keychain. Joseph Phelps is the one can't miss I'd recommend in Napa, but be sure to make a reservation. The view is spectacular.
For dining in Napa, don't miss The Fatted Calf, which is a charcuterie located behind the oxbow market, for lunch. C Casa, which is in the market has some really outstanding mexican, and you can sit out on the deck and enjoy the sunshine while you're eating. I seriously doubt you'll get reservations for French Laundry in April, but you can try. If you do, be prepared to pay for it, but it's an experience worth the price, IMO. There's also Ad Hoc, Morimoto, and Bottega, which would all be good dinner choices.
Posted on 3/15/12 at 12:44 pm to Rev1897
I second the Wine Country Inn in St Helena. Stop by Frank Family Vineyard. Nice folks.
Posted on 3/16/12 at 10:50 am to Rev1897
DEANintheYay is always very helpful on these questions, but in about 15 minutes, he will be at Commander's having a bachelor lunch for his wedding this weekend. Bump your thread in about a week and he can give you more advice.
In the meantime, here's a thread on SF and Dean's San Fran list is on it.
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It's a bit dated, but should still be helpful. I know there was a recent thread on San Fran, but I haven't found it.
Coolpapaboze is also knowledgable so read his posts.
I think Zombie posted after his trip and maybe he'll come along and find it for you.
In the meantime, here's a thread on SF and Dean's San Fran list is on it.
LINK
It's a bit dated, but should still be helpful. I know there was a recent thread on San Fran, but I haven't found it.
Coolpapaboze is also knowledgable so read his posts.
I think Zombie posted after his trip and maybe he'll come along and find it for you.
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