North Bay Restaurants

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A New California State Mushroom Just Dropped

California has a new state mushroom — and it’s a whopper.

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A fresh salad composed of shredded chicken, chopped nuts, and green onions, served on a bed of leafy greens. Two large rectangular crackers are placed on the side in a white bowl, making it one of the best lunch options in North Bay.

Best Lunch in the North Bay

Need a mid-day pick me up north of San Francisco? Whether you are looking for a post-hike or post-beach refuel, a refreshing salad or an

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A couple is seated at a dining table by a window, gazing at a white sailboat gliding on the calm blue waters of Tiburon. The lush, green coastline is visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

The Renaissance of Tiburon

If you think you know Tiburon, you may want to think again. Sure, it’s a luxe enclave just 30 minutes north of San Francisco —

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An overhead view of a table set with various appetizers—including olives, crackers with salmon, cheese-topped bread slices, vegetable skewers, and dishes of nuts—accompanied by glasses of red and white wine. Two hands reach for the food, evoking the ambiance found in Best Bay Area Wine Bars.

Best Bay Area Wine Bars

Wine bars are like snowflakes: each one is distinct in look and feel, wine selection and vibe. Customers play a role, too, influencing what gets

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Aerial view of a bustling marina with several docked boats and yachts in a calm, greenish-blue body of water. Surrounding the marina, a charming foodie destination, Tiburon, boasts buildings, trees, and rolling hills under a clear blue sky.

Tiburon, the Luxe Marin Enclave, has Become a Foodie Destination

For the past few decades, Tiburon’s main culinary draws were Sam’s Anchor Cafe where city folk would wait for hours to get a sunburn with

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A person stands behind a wooden cutting board holding a shucking knife, wearing a blue glove. The board displays various opened oysters, an unshucked oyster, and a lemon wedge. The scene suggests preparation of fresh Sonoma Coast seafood.

Seafood Hotspots Along the Sonoma Coast

One of my oldest memories as a kid is piling the family into our dad’s Volkswagen bus and driving from Sacramento to Bodega Bay to

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Crispy spiral potatoes garnished with colorful herbs and flowers, served on a bed of creamy sauce and sprinkled with breadcrumbs. This delightful potato dish is presented in a visually appealing manner, highlighting their golden-brown texture.

Potatoes Are More than a Side Dish: All About Potatoes, and Where to Get the Best

The humble potato should be knighted. Densely caloric, it has sustained human populations across the globe for millennia. Peru, where the tuber first flourished some

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A modern rooftop bar at sunset with a city skyline view, perfect for the coolest rooftop dining experience in the Bay Area. The bar features a sleek counter with drinks and elegant, spherical pendant lights hanging from a wooden ceiling. The sun sets over distant buildings, casting a warm glow across the scene.

Coolest Rooftop Dining in the Bay Area

California’s famed climate is ideal for a bounty of outdoor activities, and we’re not just talking about sports, unless you consider competitive brunching one. If

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A table setting featuring a white rectangular plate with cooked shrimp garnished with lemon slices and greens. Surrounding it, there are other dishes, including roasted vegetables in a black bowl and golden-brown potatoes in a white bowl - perfect for when Bay Area chefs eat out.

Eat Like a Chef: Bay Area Chefs on Their Top Picks for Eating Out

We’ve asked local chefs to share with us where they choose to eat when it’s time for a special meal out — and not at

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A luxurious wine cellar with a large wooden table surrounded by cushioned chairs. The walls are lined with shelves fully stocked with wine bottles. Soft lighting enhances the elegant atmosphere, and a mirror is centered on the wall reflecting the space, perfect for private dining in North Bay.

Best Restaurant & Hotel Private Dining Rooms in the North Bay and Wine Country

Private dining with your own crew of friends, family, or colleagues? Think outside the box and contact the venue’s in-house event planner in advance to

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