2013 holidays Will Californians ever agree to a legally mutual breakup? The idea has been bandied about the state

Will Californians ever agree to a legally mutual breakup? The idea has been bandied about the state capital for years, but it meets its Waterloo when it comes to water rights, always a hotly contested issue. But regardless of our polarized views and lifestyles, most Californians do agree on one thing: We re still the best damn dysfunctional state in America.

CHAPTER 1. THE BEST OF CALIFORNIA20 12 The Best Restaurants San Francisco s Finest: We can t choose! It s practically sacrilege to even attempt to name the top restaurant. But for a perfect combo of food and atmosphere, we count on Boulevard (& 415/543-6084; p. 96), Restaurant Gary Danko (& 415/749-2060; p. 102), and Zuni Caf (& 415/552-2522; 2013 holidays p. 106). Chez Panisse (Berkeley; & 510/ 548-5525): This is the domain of Alice Waters, the queen of California cuisine. Her food captivates the senses and the imagination. Originally inspired by the Mediterranean, her kitchen 2013 holidays has found its own style. Chez Panisse delights include 2013 holidays dishes like grilled fish wrapped in fig leaves with red-wine sauce, and Seckel pears poached in red wine with burnt caramel. See p. 142. Bistro Don Giovanni (Napa; & 707/224-3300): Shhh. Don t tell anyone, but in this Napa Valley dining room you can get an incredible meal without a reservation. Just drop in to the cheery, large restaurant, wait for a seat at the bar, and order off the fantastic 2013 holidays Italian menu. See p. 183. Restaurant 301 (Eureka; & 800/ 404-1390): 2013 holidays Mark and Christi Carter are passionate about food and wine, which is why their hotel restaurant 2013 holidays is considered the best on the Northern Coast. Most of the herbs and many vegetables served are picked fresh from the hotel s organic gardens. Indulge in their prix-fixe five-course dinner menu, where each course is paired with a recommended wine by the glass (Mark is a Grand Award recipient from Wine Spectator magazine). See p. 232. Erna s Elderberry 2013 holidays House (Oakhurst; & 559/683-6800): It s like a beacon shining across the culinary wasteland of the region around Yosemite. The six-course menu which changes nightly is an almost perfect blend of Continental and Californian. The food is bountiful and as fully satisfying as the elegant European ambience. See p. 291.