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"A yearly membership to Meadwood Club starts at five figures, but their rustic-chic restaurant, Forum, is open to anyone who appreciates seasonal California cooking done exceptionally well. With multiple menus spanning breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch—complete with a traveling bar cart—the kitchen delivers food that’s anything but bland. Dishes as simple as an autumn chicken are subtly spiced with guajillo jus and paired with the most decadent black bean puree you may ever encounter. There are whispers of pasilla peppers in the butter for the Dungeness crab spaghettini, and the elotes with ancho-lime whipped butter and green pepita-cilantro sauce will have you resisting the urge to lick your fingers. Since there are several onsite courts and a spa nearby, this place is a favorite among celebrities and tennis enthusiasts in the tech crowd." - Jasmine Alexandra