"Founded in 2009 by Crista Luedtke, this pioneering downtown spot serves fresh, Californian, farm-sourced cuisine with a wine list focused exclusively on Russian River producers. The atmosphere is casual and cozy (parties larger than six are not accepted), the plates are colorful and seasonally driven, and the owner is known to mingle with guests; the venture has since expanded into other local concepts such as a tequila/mezcal bar and a new outpost called Road Trip." - Jennifer Maerz, Jessie Beck