Expert Picks: Chef Mark Dommen
Updated: June 01, 2007
He's mastered French cuisine at famed restaurants like Hubert Keller's Fleur de Lys and Alain Ducasse's Louis XV in Monte Carlo, and he's proven himself equally capable with sophisticated American fare at his own Julia's Kitchen. Now he keeps himself busy helming the stoves at One Market. When he's not wowing Northern California's pickiest palates, this acclaimed chef spends his time at these dining and recreation destinations.
On this page:At Home: Napa, On the Road.
At Home: Napa
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Round Pond
Write a review886 Rutherford Rd, Rutherford, CA 94573 (map)
Favorite Local Olive Oil: "They produce three different kinds of olive oil, with great variety and flavor. It's amazing to go to the winery and learn about olive-oil production. The Italian variety is great as well as the Meyer lemon."
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Redd
Read Reviews6480 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599 (map)
Favorite Restaurant in the Napa Valley: "The food is fresh, light, exciting, clean and executed very well. The menu reads well and it makes it difficult to choose what you want to eat."
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Ang???le Restaurant & Bar
Read Reviews540 Main St, Napa, CA 94559 (map)
Favorite Sunday Brunch: "Angele makes a great Bloody Mary--the perfect way to start your Sunday morning. On warm days, I like to sit out on the patio, relax and enjoy my tasty brunch."
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Joseph Phelps Vineyards
Read Reviews200 Taplin Road, St Helena, CA 94574 (map)
Favorite Winery with a View: "Make an appointment to taste some great wines with a great view. It's quiet and overlooks part of the valley but is away from the main roads, leaving me with a great relaxed feeling."
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Cakebread Cellars
Read Reviews8300 Saint Helena Hwy, Rutherford, CA 94573 (map)
Favorite Winery: "A great family-run winery producing excellent wines. It's not very often you find a family-run winery making the transition from one generation to the next while maintaining the quality of the wine."
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Mid City Nursery
Read Reviews3635 Broadway St, American Canyon, CA 94503 (map)
Favorite Nursery: "It has all the plants you could want for your yard. I just bought two Yuzu trees and a Panache fig tree, which are almost impossible to find. If they don't have it, they will order it for you."
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Spud Point Crab Company
Write a review1860 Westshore Rd, Bodega Bay, CA 94923 (map)
Favorite Place to Eat Crab: "It's a small crab shack right across from the harbor with picnic tables outside. Fresh crabs are cooked right there. It doesn't get any fresher. Bring your own wine; they don't sell alcohol."
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Bistro Jeanty
Read Reviews6510 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599 (map)
Favorite Steak Tartare: "The best steak tartare in the Napa Valley or anywhere, for that matter. Sit at the bar with a glass of wine and enjoy great service from the bartender, Kate, while enjoying the tartare that sets the standard."
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Marin County Farmers' Market
Write a review76 San Pablo Ave, San Rafael, CA 94903 (map)
Favorite Farmers' Market: "The most exciting farmers' market is the Marin market on Thursdays and Sundays. You can talk directly to the farmers and the variety is incomparable to any other market."
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Tacos Michoacan
Write a reviewHighway 29, Napa, CA 94558 (map)
Favorite Mexican Food: "For the most authentic, tasty Mexican food it's the taco trucks of Napa. Tacos Michoacan is the closest or is usually parked the closest to my home. Reasonably priced and tasty."
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COPIA: The American Center for Wine, Food & the Arts
Write a review500 First St, Napa, CA 94559 (map)
Favorite Gardens: "My favorite gardens to walk through for inspiration on vegetables and herbs are the gardens at Copia: the American Center for Wine, Food and the Arts in Napa. These all-organic gardens are an inspiration to all."
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Cyrus
Read Reviews29 North St, Healdsburg, CA 95448 (map)
Favorite Restaurant in Sonoma County: "Not only is Doug Keane a personal friend of mine, but his food is amazing. I wish it were closer to Napa so I could eat there more often."
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Silverado Resort
Read Reviews1600 Atlas Peak Rd, Napa, CA 94558 (map)
Favorite Golf Course in Wine Country: "Great, challenging courses kept in perfect condition. I prefer the South Course to the North Course, but they are both great for golf."
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Bounty Hunter Rare Wine
Read Reviews975 First Street, Napa, CA 94559 (map)
Favorite Wine Bar: "Interesting list of wines to taste from all over the world. More importantly, the staff is friendly, knowledgeable and it's a casual environment. You can feel comfortable dressed up or down--it's all about the wine."
On the Road
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Presidio Golf Course
Read Reviews300 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118 (map)
Favorite Golf Course in SF: "A challenging course with great views. Hope for nice weather, but it can be cold and foggy so dress warm."
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Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant
Read Reviews1 Ferry Plaza Ste 23, San Francisco, CA 94105 (map)
Favorite Wine Bar on the Road: "They always have interesting and exciting wines to taste. Sit down at one of the tables and enjoy your wine as you people watch in the Ferry Building."
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Wailea Golf Club
Read Reviews100 Wailea Golf Club Dr, Kihei, HI 96753 (map)
Favorite Golf Course: "Great views and even better golf. Just hope your golf game is up to it."
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Kitchen Arts & Letters Inc
Read Reviews1435 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10128 (map)
Favorite Cook Book Store: "I can spend hours in this store, looking and reading. It's incredible to see how many books are in this store, and they always have the latest from around the world."
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Cowgirl Creamery Artisan
Read Reviews1 Ferry Building Ste 17, San Francisco, CA 94105 (map)
Favorite Cheese Shop: "The variety is awesome. The staff knows their stuff and just makes you want to eat cheese."
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