Exceptional views, a laid-back atmosphere: the North Bay Area truly has much to recommend it. But as all dedicated foodies know, it's really all about the bites. With many North Bay restaurants featured over almost a decade of Check, Please! Bay Area (returning to KQED 9 on Thursday, April 16!) here are some of the most esteemed dishes raved about by guests on the show...
Restaurant: Bistro Vis a Vis, San Anselmo (previously Greenbrae)
Season: 8
Recommended by: Rachel
Dish: Fish Tacos
Why? “I highly recommended these fish tacos; everything was so fresh, including the tortillas.”
Restaurant: Hana Japanese Restaurant, Rohnert Park
Season: 9
Recommended by: Bob
Dish: Masaba (mackerel) Sashimi
Why? “Hana epitomizes the definition of the word “fresh,” in everything that they serve.”