A world renowned name in the culinary industry, Chez Panisse is known for their innovations in tastes and flavors.Started by Alice Walkers in 1971, it was named after the movie character Honore Panisse. Prepared with fresh, local produce, the restaurant is a spectacular specimen of fine dining. The menu changes daily and is curated keeping the seasonality of ingredients. Through the week, delicacies like Striped bass carpaccio with cardoons and Titone olio nuovo and Huckleberry and Meyer lemon ice creams meringata are served, to name a few. The wine list is extensive, featuring dozens of wines from across the world. With contributions like California style pizza to the ever changing culinary world, the Chez Panisse is no less than a legend.
In an area known for wineries and wine bars, Solano Cellars is a mecca for Bay Area oenophiles who sit at the imposing wood bar and sample a dazzling array of wines from around the world. A staff of refreshingly unpretentious wine experts can guide you through the selection and help you find just the vintage you were looking for. The shop attached is tiny, but what they do not have on display can be fetched from the seemingly bottomless wine cellar. To enhance the wine, an ever-changing appetizer and dessert menu, designed with wine in mind, is offered. There is a strict prohibition on cell phones.
This favorite is full of congenial spirits (both the drinks and the regulars), fish and chips and some of the best in local and Irish bands. Enjoy over two dozen beers on tap, including an impressive selection of local brews and ales, as well as the usual suspects (Guinness, Rolling Rock). There is a small dance floor that fills up during live performances, but also features locals who jump on in for folk dancing. Traditional Irish dance lessons are held on Mondays, and Happy Hour lasts from opening to 7p.
Founded in 1985 by two brothers, the Triple Rock Brewery is a laid-back taverna-style pub that serves craft beers from their own collection. The lime-up of brews includes several strong American ales such as the Monkey Head, Red Rock Ale and the Stonehenge Stout. Those who are uncertain about their preference can taste any of their tap beers first in a taster glass for a paltry sum. To nosh on, there are plenty of American bar snacks such as wings, burgers, sandwiches, fries and nachos.
Rustic and romantic, Freehouse is a haunt for the beer lover in you. The interior of this beer garden is made to look like a cozy living room; it is furnished with intimate seating spaces and the fireplace keeps patrons warm on colder evenings. Yellow lights and timber-clad walls give this place an old-school look. The outdoor seating in the spacious courtyard lets larger groups dine under the bright California sun. At Freehouse, the menu is ever changing but classics like Beer Poached Mussels, the house salad and Chicken Pot Pie never go out of style. Limited but potent cocktails are on offer along with beers sourced from eminent breweries.
This place has been serving up traditional pub fare, a few gourmet treats and lots of smiles in this congenial "publick" house atmosphere since 1981. If you are looking for a quick meal, want to catch a game on the television in the corner, or are just looking for a spirited good time, it is here. Sit at one of the tall tables or at the huge wood bar. The high ceilings and tall windows keep this place from falling into the dark, smoky sports bar category. Find dozens of beers on tap and a full bar. The menu features old standards like nachos and cheesy potato skins as well as the huge Henry's Burger.
Fieldwork Brewing Company is a brewery that attracts locals and tourists alike thanks to its ambiance, food and of course, the beer. Offering a wide array of freshly brewed beers, you can ask for ales, salson, pilsner to stout here. The Blueberry Parfait (Kettle Sour Ale), Day Money (California Golden Ale) and Portrait of Bruin (Belgian Brown Ale) are some of the draft beers you can find on the taps. A small food menu comprising of snacks, Tamales and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches is available here. Sporting beer barrels and a rustic setting, the brewery makes for a great place to spend quality time with family and friends.
Danville's charming neighborhood watering hole, Revel Kitchen & Bar is an ideal spot for a cozy meal. With booth and high-seated tables along with a streetside seating, the restaurant's relaxed setting comes alive with enthusiastic patrons. Serving bar snacks and small plates, the food menu also comprises mains for those with a bigger appetite. Lamb Sliders, Hummus Plates, and Meatball Sandwiches are some of the delicacies offered on their menu. An impressive wine list and a wide array of draft beer allow you to choose your favorite liquor. Sip on your glass of wine or beer and enjoy the delicious pub grub at this convivial restaurant.
Located just besides the fine dining restaurant Commis, CDP offers a spectacular lounge experience to its patrons. With a minimalist wooden decor, the candlelit tables and hanging contemporary lamps provide the perfect blend of a classy and a warm ambiance. Specializing in craft cocktails, the drinks menu is a delight for liquor lovers where they can either try from the range of cocktails or even a premium selection of wines, sake, beers, scotch, whiskeys etc. Small plates and bar bites are available here in case you get peckish. Sister lounge of Commis, the CDP Bar is a must-visit for an exquisite cocktail experience.
A world renowned name in the culinary industry, Chez Panisse is known for their innovations in tastes and flavors.Started by Alice Walkers in 1971, it was named after the movie character Honore Panisse. Prepared with fresh, local produce, the restaurant is a spectacular specimen of fine dining. The menu changes daily and is curated keeping the seasonality of ingredients. Through the week, delicacies like Striped bass carpaccio with cardoons and Titone olio nuovo and Huckleberry and Meyer lemon ice creams meringata are served, to name a few. The wine list is extensive, featuring dozens of wines from across the world. With contributions like California style pizza to the ever changing culinary world, the Chez Panisse is no less than a legend.
Established in 1973, Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center is a musical institution that enthralls music lovers of all genres. Groove to the tunes of folk and world music such as African, Bluegrass, Middle Eastern, Brazilian, Balkan and more by top notch musicians. Offering various dance classes, workshops and programs, this non-profit venue promotes cultural diversity in a unique way. Featuring live performances six nights a week, the center also has an in-house café that serves beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages along with vegetarian snacks.