Our culinary journey kicks off in Napaβs Rail Arts District at Stateline Road Smokehouse, where chef Darryll Bell Jr. brings Kansas City-inspired barbecue to wine country in a bright, welcoming space. Diners line up for tender baby back ribs, Kansas City-invented burnt ends and hickory-smoked brisket, pairing smoky meats with Rancho Gordo beans and greens and other California-forward sides rooted in Bellβs childhood memories and community traditions. From there, we head north to downtown Petaluma, where Stockhome offers a casual yet deeply personal take on Swedish street food influenced by Middle Eastern flavors. Guests dig into Swedish meatballs with lingonberries, fried Jerusalem artichokes, and delicate Swedish pancakes β comfort food that reflects chef Roberth Sundellβs heritage and the multicultural spirit of modern-day Stockholm. Finally, our journey wraps up in San Franciscoβs Financial District at Bar Sprezzatura, a stylish Italian aperitivo spot inspired by Venice. Diners sip classic Negronis alongside guanciale meatballs with crisp ciabatta, scampi arancini, silky bigoli freschi, and a bright stone fruit and heirloom tomato salad, all set against a glamorous backdrop that celebrates Italian flair and downtown San Franciscoβs revival.
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0:00 Check, Please! Bay Area (Season 20, Episode 13)
1:20 Stateline Road Smokehouse (Napa)
4:09 Three Bay Area guests share their thoughts on Stateline Road Smokehouse
9:21 Where to find Stateline Road Smokehouse
9:51 Stockhome (Petaluma)
12:13 Three Bay Area guests share their thoughts on Stockhome
16:31 Where to find Stockhome (Petaluma)
17:25 Bar Sprezzatura (San Francisco)
19:44 Three Bay Area guests share their thoughts on Bar Sprezzatura
24:25 Where to find Bar Sprezzatura
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2 Comments
Glad to see you back. Restaurants are gut-punch expensive
these days, but it is delightful to see the pleasures of the table and great breadth of
good eats in our region.
Pasta yes.