Had a wonderful lunch recently with D.C. and J.S. at Santi Restaurant in beautiful downtown Geyserville, in north Sonoma County. Santi has been getting rave food reviews for downhome yet sophisticated Italian fair, led by Chef Emeritus Franco Dunn and Executive Chef Dino Bugica. The lunch menu is fantastic, with goodies such as Panino con Salsicca alla Griglia (grilled house-made sausage with fontina, arugula, peperonata and ailoi), roman-style (I have NO idea what that means) beef tripe, grilled cod wrapped in grape leaf, and a selection of salads, including Frico di Patate (fried potatoes with caramelized onions and crispy melted Piave cheese).
Me? I quite happily choose the Ragu di Maiale con Polenta--house-made sausage ragu over Anson Mills soft polenta. The polenta was a creamy body-warming treat (it was raining outside) and the ragu had just the right amount of heartiness and, from the sausage, kick.
And yes, you read it right: Santi makes its own sausages.
Geyserville is only about a 25-minute drive north of Santa Rosa. And Santi definitely makes the drive worthwhile. Check it out sometime.
21047 Geyserville Avenue
Geyserville, CA 95441
707-857-1790
P.S. And yes, of course, another Santi benefit: Only minutes away from River Rock Casino and it's poker room.
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