A gourmet dish featuring a stuffing potato topped with sautéed mushrooms, a sherry sauce, and garnished with herbs and edible flowers on a white plate.
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A toasted bread ball with bacon and a small green garnish on top, served in a small gold-colored dish on a wooden surface with a bottle of liquor in the background.
Close-up of a small dumpling or ravioli topped with herbs and breadcrumbs, served in a white ceramic holder with a dark sauce, placed on a wooden board, with a glass of iced tea in the background.
Open-faced appetizer with sliced tomatoes, a fried egg, meat, and garnished with chopped herbs on a piece of bread, served on a wooden board with whiskey bottles in the background.

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Each menu reflects the season, featuring farm-fresh vegetables, wild-caught seafood, and responsibly raised meats, shaping a menu that’s distinctly Italian yet rooted in California.

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Gourmet dish with grilled octopus tentacle, red pepper slices, onion rings, and crispy rice crackers on a bed of red sauce, served in a white bowl.

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A restaurant dining area with a wooden wall featuring a colorful abstract mural, string lights, and a brown leather booth with set tables and wine glasses. Green plants and horizontal wooden blinds are visible.
Close-up of a toasted baguette topped with anchovies, red onion rings, yellow sauce drops, and edible flowers, served with a side of salad covered in shredded cheese.
A variety of gourmet dishes on a wooden table including a white plate with greens and meat, a black plate with a moist dish topped with sauces, a white plate with fried food garnished with herbs, a white plate with food covered in foam and garnished with herbs, a dish with colorful toppings, and a white plate with a vegetable dish, alongside glasses of drinks.
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Gourmet dish with a hollowed-out zucchini filled with creamy filling, topped with microgreens, surrounded by sautéed mushrooms, red and green sauces, and drizzles of olive oil.