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eat like a local
104 GUANTONIO'S
WOOD FIRED
Lodi
The Guantone family catered events across
Northern California for a decade before opening
this neighborhood pizzeria. Neapolitan-style
wood-fired pies are inspired by local agriculture,
from the sweet corn-adorned " Summer " to the
" Goldy, " topped with goldmine squash. Creative
salads highlight seasonal produce such as
heirloom tomatoes, peaches, and watermelon.
Featuring producers like Scholium Project,
Guantonio's wine list showcases some of Lodi's
most exciting vintners.
105 HAWKS PROVISIONS +
PUBLIC HOUSE
Sacramento
Husband-and-wife chef-owners Michael
Fagnoni and Molly Hawks-both veterans of
the Michelin-starred Village Pub in Woodside-
opened this lively fine-dining destination in
2007. They source ingredients from local farms
for the restaurant's mouthwatering modern
American cuisine. Take a seat along the plush
banquette or grab a spot at the sleek dining bar
and luxuriate in the nightly charcuterie board,
featuring an ever-changing array of Hawks'
house-cured salame, pâtés, and other treats.
106 GETAWAY CAFÉ
Meyers
A locals' favorite in South Lake Tahoe, this cozy
daytime cafe is known for its scratch-made
" Alpine comfort food " -especially its breakfast
fare. For a sweet start, try the signature cocoHawks
Provisions +
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nut-crusted French toast or cinnamon-kissed
caramelized banana pancakes. Egg dishes are
also delicious, from the Mexican chilaquiles
made with housemade salsa to the massive
build-your-own four-egg omelet.
107 BREW MASTERS DELI
Foresthill
This family-friendly Placer County taproom is
all about tasty hot sandwiches and international
craft beers. You might opt for the Winston, a
combo of turkey, bacon, avocado, and basil oil;
or the Rango Dip, a substantial stack of roast
beef, provolone, and caramelized onions, with
au jus on the side. In addition to California craft
brews, the deli boasts an impressive lineup of
bottled Belgian beers-perfect with a giant
Bavarian pretzel dunked in beer cheese and
deli mustard.
108 FOG EATER CAFÉ
Mendocino
Step into this hip, pastel-hued café for organic,
vegetarian California cuisine with a Southern
accent. Inspired by NorCal's bounty of fresh
produce and the lip-smacking flavors of the
deep South, the menu features bites like heirloom
grits, vegan pimento cheese, biscuit sliders
filled with buffalo cauliflower, and beignets
dolloped with seasonal jam. Wash it all down
with a low-ABV cocktail or a glass of natural
wine. Trust us, you won't miss the meat.
109 LA VILLA MEXICAN
FAST FOOD
Williams
Guantonio's
If you're road-tripping up I-5 north of Sacramento,
don't miss the chance to stop off at this
hole-in-the-wall taco shop for authentically
delicious Mexican fare, from crispy tacos to
tamales. The chili verde street tacos are some
of the best you'll ever sample, and at just over a
buck each, they're also sure to be among the
cheapest. Order the " Taco Tornado " sampler
and try all six varieties. Chips and salsa are
made in-house.
110 JACK'S GRILL
Redding
In 1938, Redding was a boomtown populated
by miners, railroad workers, and Shasta Dam
builders. That same year, Jack's opened to help
the town's laborers refuel on 16-ounce steaks.
Along with its charmingly dim lighting-servers
hand customers flashlights along with their
menus-Jack's is known today for its incredible
USDA Choice steaks. Try the signature Jack's
Stack, layered with bits of filet, New York, and
top sirloin, sautéed with onions and peppers.
111 AA BAR & GRILL
Eureka
Eureka, four hours north of San Francisco,
combines a beautifully restored Victorian-era
Old Town district with a rustic, working seaport.
Head downtown and you'll find AA Bar & Grill,
with its old-school watering hole ambience,
classic horseshoe-shaped bar, and some of
the tastiest steaks in Humboldt County. Chefs
hand-cut the grass-fed steaks daily before
giving them the charbroil treatment and serving
them alongside hearty steak fries or golden
onion rings. Save room for AA's homemade
cheesecake.
112 YAKS ON THE 5
Dunsmuir
This casual burger joint is a must-stop when
driving north from Sacramento on I-5. Famous
for the grass-fed burgers stacked high with
ingredients like crisp onion strings and pickled
jalapeños, Yaks on the 5 also has a second
location in Mount Shasta (Yaks Shack). At both
you'll also find family favorites such as coconut
crème lattes, marathon bars, buttermilk biscuits,
and homemade sticky buns.
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