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BISSELL HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST

Our lovely dining room once hosted Albert Einstein for a dinner party! Guests converge to enjoy a candlelit full gourmet breakfast at 9am daily, at either of two tables set with antique Haviland limoges china, silver and crystal. Our three course breakfasts feature fruit such as strawberries with chantilly cream or baked pears, organic coffess & teas, a main course, fresh baked croissants and finishing touches such as passion fruit sorbet or peach-blueberry crisp!

As weather permits, guests may also be served on the front porch overlooking the gardens or poolside on the patio


CARTER HOUSE INNS

Restaurant 301 is a full service restaurant which is open nightly. It has been awarded the Wine Spectator Award and was given a Zagat rating. Frommer's Guide chose Restaurant 301 as one of the "Best Restaurants in California." The wine list, which include 3,500 wines, was heralded as the Best American wine list in the world by Restaurant and Hospitality Magazine. The menu includes a five-course prix fixe dinner, a regional dinner on Wednesdays, and fabulous, fresh meals made with local foods and greens picked from our garden. There is also a full bar and wine shop with 2000 vintages. Upon request, guests can dine privately in the wine shop when ordering the prix fixe dinner. A full breakfast is served here and is included with room rates


CASA LAGUNA INN

Some of the finest dining in Orange County is in Laguna Beach. Within walking distance of the Casa Laguna are Dizz's As Is and the Tabu Grill. Dizz's As Is's ever changing menu offers a traditional continental cuisine in an eclectic setting. A tranquil and tropical scene surrounds the fantastic prime steaks and seafood served at Tabu Grill. Favorites in town also include Woody's, the extraordinary alternative restaurant-bar, the sundried tomato café, another institution located in the heart of the village and the more elegant French 75 with its champagne and martini bar. For lunch, both Madison Square & Garden and Café Zinc delight locals as well as visitors. It will be our pleasure to assist you with reservations. A portfolio of menus is available in the Mission House Library. Many of the best local restaurants deliver to the Casa Laguna. You may wish to enjoy a leisurely meal in your room or one of the secluded patios around the hotel. On request, picnic baskets can also be prepared.


DUNBAR HOUSE, 1880

"A kitchen at the heart of the house that fills every mom-memory fantasy."
Gourmet Magazine

Our unforgettable candlelight breakfast is served each morning with fresh baked goods from the Inn's kitchen, fresh fruit, a main entree, juice and edible flowers. Our breakfasts have become quite well known and as a result, we have published a cookbook called, "The Best Recipes We've Ever Stolen".

You may enjoy your meal in the company of other guests or in the privacy of your room or in the century-old garden, the choice is yours.


EMMA NEVADA HOUSE

In the mornings, savor a full breakfast served to you in the Dining Room and Sun Room overlooking the garden. Breakfast includes Susan's special poached pears, fresh fruit, freshly squeezed orange juice, home-made muffins, scones or coffee cake, gourmet entrees such as rasberry stuffed french toast, four cheese egg soufflé, or blurberry soufflé. Of course, breakfast always includes tea or freshly brewed Emma Nevada special blend coffee or an espresso, cappuccino, latte or mocha, made to your order.


GLENDEVEN INN

Breakfast at the Inn

The day begins at Glendeven with a homemade, freshly cooked breakfast brought to your room in a basket or on a tray. Depending on your room and the weather, you can choose to eat at a cozy spot inside or outside in the morning sun. Everything here is homemade by caring cooks using innovative recipes and the finest ingredients available. Glendeven's breakfasts consist of freshly squeezed juice, a hot or cold fruit dish and a hot egg speciality. Warm muffins, coffee cakes or scones combine tastefully with teas, cocoa, or locally roasted coffee.

From the Bay Loft journals ... "The breakfast was as pleasing as any we've had in any inn, anywhere in the world; like everything else at Glendeven, thoughtfully prepared and presented." Jane & Don ... April 2000


GLOVELAND HOTEL

The Groveland Hotel Restaurant features outstanding cuisine prepared from California seasonal ingredients. Most herbs are from the hotel's garden. Our Chef and his staff orders produce fresh from a nearby distributor and makes daily trips to local farms.

Join us for award winning wine and beer in our authentic gold rush saloon. We're proud of our extensive list of microbrews and selections from local California foothill wineries.

Our focus continues to concentrate on a great wine list which includes award-winning selections from California's Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino and Central Coast Regions as well as French, Italian, Australian, Chilean, New Zealand and Spanish Vintners.

Our 1849 adobe building is ideal for our Wine Cellar with its walls made of local stone. There are three cellars and the constant temperature is 55°. The Victorian Room's Wine Cellar has received the prestigious Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for our outstanding wine list. We continue to add wines to our cellar based on guest suggestions and our tastings held at the hotel to provide an opportunity to sample our wines without risk.

Our outdoor courtyard provides the perfect venue for summer evening dining or a delightful luncheon for your special event. The warm summer evenings are magnificent in the Courtyard. It's a most romantic place with its lovely gardens, candlelit tables and nostalgic lamppost lighting.

Fine wines and beers aside, we are most proud of our mouthwatering meals. The Victorian Room Restaurant is pleased to present an exclusive series of special menus including seasonal or holiday themes and unique menus honoring outstanding chefs and regional cuisine.


GRAPE LEAF INN

Breakfast at the Grape Leaf Inn is an exquisite culinary experience, not just another morning meal. From the first cup of steaming coffee, ground from beans blended and roasted especially for the Inn by an award winning roastery to the four course gourmet breakfast, created from the freshest locally grown produce and herbs (most grown in our own gardens)- all are prepared with imaginative flair by the owner/chefs (trained by the Culinary Institute of America and Mom.

A typical breakfast may begin with fresh squeezed orange juice, followed by our signature Banana Oatmeal Creme Brulee. As an entree you may be served white chocolate toasted macadamia nut pancakes topped with our Grape Leaf Inn fresh blackberry syrup with a side of fresh maple pecan sausage. The gourmet experience may end with a palate cleansing dish of home-made mango papaya sorbet .

After a relaxing day of wine tasting or touring the Redwood Forest, warm double chocolate chip cookies, along with fresh coffee and teas will await you until its time for our nightly wine & cheese tasting in our one-of-a-kind Speakeasy.

Before dinner, step down the secret stairway hidden behind a bookcase to the Speakeasy where you will taste the finest Sonoma County wines accompanied by local cheeses and fresh bread. You may also purchase our hard-to-find wines and we will also ship cases to your door.


HARBOR HOUSE INN BY THE SEA

Wine Spectator "Award of Excellence"

Full breakfast and Four Course Dinner for two is included with each room and served daily in the Harbor House Seaside Dining room. With its dramatic windows to the sea and gardens, guests watch the world turn from the crispness of morning light to the amber of a California sunset.

Distinctive, creative California Cuisine, with freshness in mind, and has created a culinary haven at this secluded retreat. Considered one of the premier Seaside Dining choices in Mendocino County, prix fixe menus are prepared fresh daily from local farms and sea. And the best part is; Harbor House guests have exclusive reservations nightly! An extensive award winning list of wines from California and the world are available from The Harbor House cellar. (Wine Spectator's "Award of Excellence")

Breakfast at the Harbor House is not your typical “B&B” community affair. Full breakfast is served at your leisure each morning between 8 and 10 AM. With a choice of Daily Specials or other menu selections, mornings are spectacular from your private table overlooking the seaside gardens and Pacific Ocean.


INN AT OCCIDENTAL OF SONOMA WINE COUNTRY

Our wonderful Sonoma-harvest breakfasts are always fresh and decidedly different from your everyday fare. Our savory morning meals will delight your senses and awaken your tastebuds. Each evening our hors d'oeurve reception offers tasty treats to complement the night's wine selection and fresh local cheeses.
Aglow from the oversized stone hearth, our Wine Cellar dining room offers a morning culinary experience you won't soon forget. Start with Jack's custom-blended coffee, your choice of juice, fruit from a local farm, the Inn's own granola, and a fresh baked pastry. Next, a hot entrée appears in front of you — will it be corn fritters with house-smoked salmon, crème fraîche, and a poached egg, or perhaps the creamy soft polenta with fruit compote?

Beautifully prepared and presented, each day's featured fare is a feast for the eyes as well as the palette.

Trained at the Culinary Institute of America, Chef Devon Morgante knows his way around a kitchen. His dishes are inspirations, spiced with herbs from our own gardens and produce from the best Sonoma farms. Elegant and hearty, our breakfasts will leave you satisfied and ready to explore the charms of Sonoma County.

“All just wonderful – especially the delicious breakfasts.”
--Chuck & Deborah, Bradenton, FL


J. PATRICK HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST INN

Enjoy a selection of wine and hors d’oeuvres in the early evening and “killer” chocolate chip cookies and cold milk before bedtime. Each morning a delicious full , gourmet, country breakfast awaits you in our Garden Room.

Your J. Patrick House full, gourmet, country breakfast will be cooked by John himself! His Mothers Strict Training and his days at the firehouse have really paid off! Breakfast begins with fresh squeezed orange juice and a hot beverage of your choice. Fresh fruit with homemade granola, fresh plump raisins from local growers and delicious creamy yogurt is a typical starter. Hot entrée’s vary daily with fare such as: Vegetable Strata, Cheese Blintzes with Raspberry Sauce, Chili Corn Souffle or Eggs Florentine. Home made breads are a delicious accompaniment. You might even get lucky and have the Stuffed French toast with Pure Maple syrup!


JOSHUA GRINDLE INN

You will enjoy a delicious gourmet breakfast served in our dining room around an 1830's pine harvest table. For those who prefer to take in the view and morning air, outside seating is also available. Although our breakfast varies daily and seasonally, a typical menu might include a fresh fruit platter or Arlene's famous Baked Pears, freshly baked English Tea muffins, and our delicious Spinach Mushroom Pesto Quiche. To complement the baked items, we also offer cereal, granola and yogurt. You may start off the day with coffee, juices and an assortment of herbal teas which will be waiting for you as you arrive. We will be happy to meet most special dietary needs with prior notice.


MCCAFFREY HOUSE

A SAMPLER OF BREAKFAST MENUS

Breakfast Bonanza

Sliced bananas & strawberries in cream
Grilled chateaubriand
Egg scramble with gorgonzola cheese, green onions,
tomatoes & fresh spinach
Potatoes baked in the oven
Home baked biscuits with jam
Juice, Coffee, Tea

Epicurean Ecstasy

Fresh baked pears topped with vanilla yogurt and fresh nutmeg
Custard Soaked Brioche
French Toast, topped with whipped cream, fresh berries
and syrup
Maple sausage
Juice, Coffee, Tea

Mountain Magic

Baked bananas topped with fresh cream
3 cheese egg casserole with salsa, artichokes and mushrooms
Bacon
Home baked muffins
Juice, Coffee, Tea


THE BALLARD INN

Cafe Chardonnay serves creative wine country wine cuisine in a relaxed and elegant setting. Our wine list features award winning vintages from local vintners here in Santa Barbara wine country.

After graduating from the California Culinary Academy, Chef Kazali began his career in San Francisco in such renowned restaurants as the Campton Place and La Folie. He then relocated to Boston for a sous chef position at the acclaimed Amborsia on Huntington. Chef Kazali later helped to open and serve as chef de cusine at the James Beard award winning Blue Ginger, where he worked closely with Chef Ming Tsai. Following recent stints at Gary Danko, MC², and Ozumo in San Fransico, Chef Kazali has returned to his native Santa Barbara County. He looks forward to sharing his unique and globally inspired approach to cooking with the Santa Ynez wine country at The Ballard Inn. He is particularly inspired by the variety of local wines, many of which pair so beautifully with Pacific Rim cuisine.


THE BED & BREAKFAST INN AT LA JOLLA

We offer a full Gourmet Breakfast each morning, which is served on bone china, antique silver, and fine linen. Our breakfast is served from 8:00am to 9:30am in our Dining Room, and in the summer months upon request can be served in Garden area. The Breakfast is included in the rate.

A Picnic Basket to add the finishing touch to your day at the Beach or in the Park is available. Please order at least 48 hours in advance.


THE HONOR MANSION

Breakfast at the Mansion is a culinary treat. You may start with a Cappuccino, or perhaps a Cafe Latte, but always with fresh juice and freshly ground gourmet coffees and a full assortment of teas and cocoas. Next will follow two to three courses consisting of fruit dishes and entrees such as Caramel Apple French Toast or Mansion Eggs Benedict (a real favorite among guests and which is featured in the Honor Mansion Cookbook).

Whatever you experience, you can be sure that it will be fresh, plentiful, and tastefully served on the Mansion's antique china, silver, and crystal.

Weather permitting, the bistro tables on the Koi Pond deck will be set so those who choose to may enjoy breakfast to the sounds of the waterfall and the warmth of the morning sun glistening through the Redwood trees surrounding the pond.


VILLA ROYALE INN

Europa Restaurant

AAA's Westways magazine calls the Villa Royale's romantic, award-winning Europa Restaurant "a charming hideaway where you'll feel as if you've been transported to an intimate castle in Europe."

Superb modern Continental dishes, such as the signature Salmon in Parchment and Duck Confit, are inspired by the flavors of France, Italy, Spain and Greece. Savor them fireside in the warmth of Europa's intimate dining room, or by trickling fountains under the desert stars.

Europa's bar, with its pool and mountain views, prides itself on its extensive offerings, including an alluring variety of foreign and domestic wines. A lavish Sunday champagne brunch is an occasion all by itself, and is a favorite among locals for all kinds of celebrations.

Europa's charming private dining room, with wood-burning fireplace and French doors, accommodates up to 14, making it the ideal place for a special occasion or important corporate meeting.

The romantic beauty of the Villa Royale also makes it a favorite spot for weddings. Europa caters banquets for all occasions, accommodating up to small intimate 50 guests indoors and upto 75 outdoors. Management will happily arrange all the details, from flowers to dance floor.

Call for additional information or reservations: (800) 245-2314 or (760) 327-2314.

Long a favorite among Palm Springs residents, Europa has earned an international reputation:

"Nestled in the enchanting, historic Villa Royale Inn, award-winning Europa Restaurant offers the delightful cuisine of sunny southern Europe, accompanied by fine imported and domestic wines, warm attractive service, and an incomparable ambience of firelight, fountains, and bougainvillea."
- Frommer's California

"A lovely intimate dining room and a beautiful poolside patio with fine food and wonderful service; it's always a delight!"
- Zagat's Guide

"Diners savor Europa's romantic setting as well as its food. Step inside and you'll feel as if you've been transported to an intimate castle in Europe."
- AAA's Westways Magazine

"Picturesque, with fountains and garden entrance, Europa boasts an old-world country inn charm converted into a comfortable, upscale dining milieu. Sunday brunch is one of the best in the desert, with special values and special dining appeal."
- Desert Sun, Palm Springs


WASHINGTON SQUARE INN

Breakfast served in your room or our lobby, includes fresh juices, tea assortment, muffins, croissants,pasteries, fresh fruit, yogurt or toast. Bagels and smoked salmon on the weekends. Fresh coffee every morning and afternoon tea service Evening hors d'oeuvres with wine

Mooses is next door to the Washington Square Inn!

Dinner Menu
(Sample Winter menu)

See our special Valentine dinner event
Dine About Town Menu (sample - changes often)
(available all evening during the month of January)

First Course
Potato Salad
with quail egg, bacon, fines herbes and parmesan

Second Course
Crisp Duck Confit
with grilled radicchio, endive and smoked bacon

Third Course
Mexican Chocolate Crème Brûlée
with cinnamon cookie

$31.95 Per Person


Dinner Menu

Beausoleil, Kumomoto, and Marin Miyagi Oysters with various accompaniments
2.75 ea.

Caesar Salad with shaved parmigiano and garlic croutons
9

Beet Salad cooked and raw with fromage blanc and kumquat vinaigrette
12

Chilled Cauliflower Soup with black truffle coulis and tarragon
15

Sonoma Foie Gras Terrine with blood orange, citron and thai basil
19

Hamachi Sashimi and Tartare with pickled ginger, tempura broccolini and ponzu
17


Fettuccine with fresh shaved alba white truffles
25

Black Truffle Garganelli with florida shrimp
25

Goat Cheese Francobolli with meyer lemon and kumquat
15

Herb Pappardelle with braised duck, wild mushrooms and black olives
16

Roasted Beet Casunziei with honey and poppy seeds
16

Duck Liver Ravioli with toasted hazelnuts
16


All Star Farm Pumpkin Soup with maple syrup and brown butter
9

Maine Green Eel with house made unagi sauce
15

Black Truffle Flan with braised bacon and shaved black truffle
25

Wood Oven Roasted Squab with duck liver mousse and foie gras sauce
16

Grilled Boneless Lamb Loin with braised lamb terrine and crisp bread
16

Braised Tripe with slow cooked tomato sauce, house made pancetta and shaved parmesan
9


Massachusetts Striped Bass with broccoli, cauliflower, cipollini onions, lemon and garlic
30

Petrale Sole Roulade with carrot purée, basil and champagne mousseline
29

Tai Snapper with Black Truffles baked en papillote with fennel and leeks
39

Breast of Pheasant with house made pheasant sausage, broccolini, celery root and herb truffle broth
30

Grilled Meyer Ranch Ribeye with potatoes, chanterelles, caramelized onions and pancetta
34

Pan Seared Duck with shaved brussels sprouts, black lentils, cipollini onions and duck jus
29

Loin, Belly and Braised Crepenette of Pork with swiss chard, parsnips, potatoes and mustard
29

(The Mooseburger is always available)


Joshua Capone


Executive Chef


Cheese

CaÑa de Oveja
tangy,grassy, spanish sheep's milk cheese

Fourme D'Ambert
rich, creamy, blue cow's milk cheese from auvergne, france

Herbillette
semi soft goat's milk cheese, pressed with herbs from bordeaux, france

sampling of 1 cheese 8.00
sampling of all 3 cheeses 16.00

served with walnut bread and various accompaniments


Desserts

Mexican Chocolate Crème Brûlée
cinnamon cookie 9.00

Individual German Chocolate Cake
crème fraîche and bitter chocolate glaze 9.00

Chestnut and Hazelnut Torte
brown sugar crème fraîche ice cream and warm quince cranberry compote 8.00

Warm French Pear Tart 8.00
almond frangipane, almond ice cream and fruit coulis

Mary Etta's Cookie Plate 9.00

Selection of Ice Creams or Sorbets

 

Moose's Restaurant :: 1652 Stockton Street San Francisco, CA 94133 :: 415-989-7800 :: 1-800-28-MOOS


                

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