Solvang Visitor's Guide 2009 - (Page 40) DINING in the VALLEY in a charming Victorian with outdoor verandah serves California cuisine for lunch and dinner Wednesday through Monday (Santa Ynez, 688-2886). The Willows at the Chumash Casino Resort features epicurean dining nightly in a stylish setting rated AAA 4-diamonds (3400 E. Hwy. 246, 688-0855). Other choices include Café Angelica (Solvang, 686-9970), Patrick’s Side Street Café (Los Olivos, 686-4004), The Chef’s Touch Café (Solvang, 686-1040) and Trattoria Grappolo (Santa Ynez, 688-6899). The Vineyard House Restaurant numerous restaurants throughout the valley. Mexican specialties are featured at many places including Don Jose's Cantina (Solvang, 688-1630), Javy’s (Los Alamos, 344-2228), and Las Tres Rosas (Buellton, 688-8883). Coffee Houses: Savor great brew and soak up caffeine and the local atmosphere at Bulldog Café (Solvang, 686-9770), Coffee Cup (Buellton, 686-4800), Corner House Coffee (Los Olivos, 688-1722), Rhythms Coffee (Solvang, 686-5678), Santa Ynez Valley Coffee Company (Solvang, 6883543),) and two Roasted Bean locations (Santa Ynez, 688-7194 and Buellton, 693-9595). The area’s only Starbucks is located in the lobby of Santa Ynez Valley Marriott (Buellton, 688-1000). American Favorites: Two tasty options at Chumash Casino Resort are Creekside Buffet and the 24/7 Chumash Café (Santa Ynez, 688-0855). For steak lovers, AJ Spurs (Buellton, 686-1655), Hitching Post II (Buellton, 688-0676) and Red Barn Steakhouse (Santa Ynez, 688-4142) are excellent choices. Full of Life Flatbread serves organic pizzas, salads and decadent desserts Friday–Sunday evenings (Los Alamos, 344-4400). Pea Soup Andersen’s Restaurant, serving famous split pea soup and hearty fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner since 1924, is a family favorite (Buellton, 688-5581). At Santa Ynez Valley Marriott, enjoy the Starting Gate Restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, as well as evening libations/casual fare at Winner's Circle Lounge with pool tables, sports broadcasts and a jukebox. Twin Oaks Restaurant offers classic breakfast, lunch and dinner (Los Alamos, 3444084). Other fare includes all major fast-food restaurants, classic coffee shops and trusty diners. Taverns & Pubs: has an authentic old-west atmosphere with current and future top-name countrywestern entertainment accompanied by Big Tom’s Backyard BBQ serving tasty tritips, ribs and burgers. (Santa Ynez, 686-4785). Depot Antique Mall & Pub offers wines and beers in an historic rustic train station (Los Alamos, 344-3315). Other venues include Cold Spring Tavern (967-0066), Firestone Walker Brewing Company Taproom (Buellton, 686-1577), Ghostriders Tavern (Los Alamos, 344-2111) and Steelhorse Lariat Saloon (Los Alamos, 344-4609). Maverick Saloon & Dance Hall International Fare: Not-to-miss cuisine in downtown Solvang includes Belgian Café (6886630), Bit O’Denmark (688-5426), Greenhouse Café (688-8408), Heidelberg Inn (688-6213), Little Mermaid (6886141), Paula’s Pancake House (6882867), Red Viking (688-6610) and The Solvang Restaurant (home of Arne’s famous aebleskiver, 688-4645). Tastes of the Orient are discovered at A-RU Japanese Restaurant (Buellton, 6869001), China Palace (Buellton, 6880728), China Panda (Buellton, 686-9888), Kabuki Japanese Restaurant (Solvang, 693-8289) and The Mandarin Touch (Solvang, 686-0222). Pizza is available for dine-in or take-out at Picnic Fixings So many choices for perfect picnic ingredients! At 5 Bistro & Wine Bar, select artisanal cheeses, meats and vintages (Solvang, 686.2967). El Rancho Market is an upscale grocer with full-service meat counter, fresh local organic produce, wines, spirits and deli (Solvang, 688-4300). Los Olivos Grocery features the best of gourmet foods and wines from the valley and around the world (Los Olivos, 6885115). New Frontiers Natural Foods Deli has fresh, organic healthy fare (Solvang, 639-1746). Olive House is the place for this savory fruit and other tasty treats (Solvang, 686-5159). Panino has mouth- watering made-to-order sandwiches and salads in two valley locales (Solvang, 688-0608 and Los Olivos, 699-9304). The Chef’s Touch offers gourmet-to-go salads, sandwiches & more (Solvang, 6861040). Vinhus offers tempting international cheeses, imported sweets and savories as well as wines, beers and ales (Solvang, 688-7117). 40 W W W. S O LVA N G U S A . C O M | W W W. S A N TAY N E Z VA L L E Y V I S I T. C O M http://WWW.SOLVANGUSA.COM http://WWW.SANTAYNEZVALLEYVISIT.COM
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