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Restaurants in California, USA

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California, Beverly Hills: Coupa Cafe

419 North Canon Dr., Phone: 310.385.0420

www.coupacafe.com

Wendy and Rob from CA, 2011, #3774, "Our first visit was lunch al fresco and the second was for a Sunday brunch. Wonderful combinations and taste-bud awakening flavors are a few of my memories. "

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California, Calistoga: Miguel's

1437 Lincoln Avenue, Phone: 707- 942-6868

Ms Ot from PA, 2011, #3711, "Mexican food that can't be beat."

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California, Capitola: Dharma's

4250 Capitola Road, Phone: (831) 462-1717

www.dharmaland.com/restaurant

Closing day: Open daily for breakfast, lunch & dinner

Colleen from CA (moderator), 2010, #1763, "Casual vegetarian and vegan restaurant with good food. Inexpensive."

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California, Carmel: Casanova Restaurant

5th Street between Mission and San Carlos, Phone: 831-625-0501

\www.casanovarestaurant.com

Wendy and Rob from CA, 2010, #3421, "A great place for ladies to lunch, families to brunch, lunch or dine, and couples to have a romantic meal"

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California, Carmel: Little Napoli

Dolores Street. and 7th, Carmel, Phone: 831-626-6335

www.pepeinternational.com/littlenapoli.html

Closing day: none

Wendy and Rob from CA, 2010, #3423, "Traditional Italian menu, loved by many locals and a popular place for visitors."

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California, Half Moon Bay: Sam's Chowder House

4210 North Cabrillo Hwy, Phone: (650) 712-0245

www.samschowderhouse.com

Closing day: None

Jonathan from UK, 2012, #4042, "Wonderful food; great view if you're lucky with the weather!"

Roz from USA, 2010, #3428, "The food is so good that it almost makes you forget about the amazing view."

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California, Los Alamos: Full of Life Flatbread

225 West Bell Street, Phone: (805) 344-4400

www.fulloflifefoods.com/restaurant

Closing day: Monday - Thursday

Shannon from CA, 2010, #3469, "Delicious flatbread pizzas and other dishes, all made with local ingredients"

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California, Los Angeles: RockSugar, Pan Asian Kitchen

10250 Santa Monica Blvd, Phone: 310-552-9988

www.RockSugarPanAsianKitchen.com

Wendy and Rob from CA, 2010, #3501, "A restaurant for the senses"

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California, Los Angeles: The Bazaar

465 S. La Cienega Blvd., Phone: 310.246.5555

www.thebazaar.com/experience

Wendy and Rob from CA, 2011, #3776, "The Bazaar is an evenings’ entertainment. There are different rooms offering, many, different delights. A Jose Andres venture.... much more than a restaurant"

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California, Los Osos: La Palapa Mexican and Seafood

1346 2nd Street, Phone: (805) 534-1040

Amy from MA, 2012, #3935, "Very good Mexican restaurant with fresh seafood."

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California, Mendocino: Frankie's

44951 Ukiah Street, Phone: (707) 937-2436

www.frankiesmendocino.com

Closing day: none

Jonathan from UK, 2012, #4043, "Friendly organic café: pizzas, falafel and ice cream."

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California, Montecito: Here's The Scoop

1187 Coast Village Road, Phone: (805) 969-7020

Closing day: Sunday

teaberry from USA, 2011, #3794, "If you want to taste the very best gelato and sorbetto in the whole wide world, come here."

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California, Monterey: El Estero Snack Bar

777 Pearl St., Phone: 831-372-8446

Wendy and Rob from CA, 2010, #3504, "The best cheeseburgers in Monterey and probably some of the least expensive."

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California, Monterey: Massaro and Santos

32 Cannery Row, Phone: 831-649-6700

www.massaroandsantos.com

Closing day: Monday lunch

Wendy and Rob from CA, 2010, #3422, "Great views, terrific service and a wide variety on the menu will bring us back."

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California, Napa: Grano at the Depot

806 4th Street , Napa, CA, Phone: 707-252-4477

www.thedepot-napa.com

Closing day: Sunday

Roz from CA, 2010, #3578, "Great little trattoria with reasonable prices."

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California, Napa: Morimoto Napa

610 Main Street, Phone: 707-252-1600

www.morimotonapa.com

Roz from CA, 2010, #3579, "Uniquely creative and delicious menu, but be prepared to pay for the experience!"

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California, Napa Valley: Farmstead Restaurant

738 Main Street, St. Helena, Phone: (707) 963-9181

www.longmeadowranch.com/Farmstead-Restaurant

Shannon from CA, 2012, #3867, "Excellent farm to table cuisine in the Napa Valley"

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California, Oakland: Bellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar

4238 Park Blvd., Phone: 510-336-1180

www.bellanico.net

Closing day: lunch Saturday and Sunday

Tourmama from CA, 2010, #3473, "A friendly neighborhood Italian restaurant serving creative twists on rustic Italian standards, using seasonal, local, sustainable and organic products."

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California, Pacific Grove: Fifi's Cafe and Bistro

1188 Forest Avenue, Phone: 831-372-5325

www.fifisbistrocafe.com

Wendy and Rob from CA, 2010, #3407, "We are putting this into our mix for a regular place to have lunch ... Very attentive service and great choices on the food and wine menu."

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California, Pasadena: La Grande Orange

260 S Raymond Avenue, Phone: (626) 356-4444

www.lgostationcafe.com

Closing day: Monday

teaberry from USA, 2011, #3800, "We ate here at a Slow Travel GTG and can't think of a better venue - great food, great atmosphere, friendly attentive service. A winner!"

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California, Rutherford (Napa Valley): Alex Italian Restaurant

1140 Rutherford Road, Phone: 707-967-5500

www.alexitalianrestaurant.com

Closing day: Sunday Lunch & Monday

Roz from CA, 2011, #3849, "Not really bad, just disappointing, given the many other excellent restaurants in this area."

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California, San Diego: The Prado at Balboa Park

1549 El Prado, Phone: 1-619-557-9441

www.cohnrestaurants.com/restaurants/theprado/

Closing day: Dinner on Mondays

teaberry from PA, 2010, #3429, "Set in beautiful Balboa Park, this gem of a restaurant offers delicious food and ambiance, and good service."

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California, San Francisco: First Crush

101 Cyril Magnin St., Phone: 415-982-7874

www.firstcrush.com

Tourmama from CA, 2010, #3590, "Wine bar/restaurant conveniently located near theater district and Union Square, offering wonderful meals and quality wines at reasonable prices."

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California, San Francisco: Grandviews Lounge

345 Stockton Street

www.grandsanfrancisco.hyatt.com

Colleen from CA (moderator), 2010, #2799, "Great 'view bar' overlooking the city and the bay."

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California, San Francisco: La Ciccia

291 30th Street, Phone: 415-550-8114

www.laciccia.com

Closing day: Monday

Tourmama from CA, 2011, #3777, "A touch of Sardinia in a San Francisco neighborhood. Wonderful food and a friendly staff made for a fantastic dining experience."

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California, San Francisco: Tony's Pizza Napoletana

1570 Stockton Street, Phone: (415) 835-9888

www.tonyspizzanapoletana.com

Colleen from CA, 2010, #3316, "If you like pizza GO TO TONY'S. I promise you will not be disappointed!"

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California, San Jose: The Left Bank

377 Santana Row, Suite 1100, Phone: (408) 984-3500

www.leftbank.com

Colleen from CA, 2010, #3409, "This brasserie just gets better and better. I keep finding new dishes to love!"

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California, Santa Barbara: Backyard Bowls

331 Motor Way, Phone: 805 845 5379

www.backyardbowls.com

teaberry from USA, 2011, #3793, ""Better life through better food" - the restaurant's slogan says it all."

Shannon from CA, 2010, #3470, "Yummy smoothies and fruit bowls with all organic ingredients"

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California, Santa Barbara: Cielito

1114 State Street, Phone: (805) 965-4770

www.cielitorestaurant.com

Amy from MA, 2012, #3938, "Mexican small plates in a hyper-stylish setting."

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California, Santa Barbara: Julienne

138 East Canon Perdido, Phone: 805-845-6488

www.restaurantjulienne.com

Closing day: Monday and Tuesday

Amy from MA, 2012, #3937, "Charming small restaurant serving inventive though thoughtful seasonal food."

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California, Santa Barbara: La SuperRica

622 North Milpas Street, Phone: (805) 963-4940.

Amy from MA, 2012, #3936, "Even at off-hours, people still come from near and far to line up for super-fresh and excellent Mexican food at this informal neighborhood place."

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California, Santa Barbara: Louie's

1401 De La Vina St., Phone: 805 963 7003

www.louiessb.com

Closing day: weekend lunch

teaberry from USA, 2011, #3799, "Really great food in this upscale restaurant on the first floor of the Upham Hotel."

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California, Santa Barbara: Pizza Guru

3534 State Street, Phone: 805-563-3250

www.pizzaguru.com

Shannon from CA, 2010, #3471, "Not your average pizza"

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California, Santa Cruz: VinoCruz Wine Bar

725 Front Street, Phone: (831) 426-8466

www.vinocruz.com

Colleen from CA (moderator), 2010, #2800, "Great small wine bar and wine store, selling and pouring only Santa Cruz Mountain wines."

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California, Santa Monica: Back on the Beach Cafe

445 Pacific Coast Hwy, Phone: 310-393-8282

www.backonthebeachcafe.com

Wendy and Rob from CA, 2010, #3502, "With our toes in the sand and the sun on our shoulders we enjoyed a casual on-the-beach lunch."

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California, Santa Monica: Urth Cafe

2327 Main Street, Phone: (310) 314-7040

www.urthcaffe.com

teaberry from USA, 2011, #3795, "Sandwiches, salads, local ingredients, home baked goods, organic coffees and teas. Great taste of California."

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California, Silicon Valley: Aqui Cal-Mex

3 locations in Santa Clara Valley

www.aquicalmex.com

Colleen from CA, 2010, #3152, "Casual restaurant with interesting menu of fresh and organic food."

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California, Sonoma: Harvest Moon Cafe

487 First Street West, Phone: (707) 933-8160

www.harvestmooncafesonoma.com

Closing day: Tuesday

Jonathan from UK, 2012, #4044, "Imaginatively prepared food, beautifully prepared and vividly flavoured."

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California, West Hollywood: BOA Steakhouse

9200 W. Sunset Blvd., Phone: 310-278-2050

www.boasteak.com

Wendy and Rob from CA, 2010, #3503, "We enjoyed a lovely lunch outside at this hip and upscale restaurant."

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