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Gravenstein Grill
Taking a Holiday Pause in the Essence of ‘Cheers’
and a Sumptuous Dose of Elegance
And let’s not forget the music that fills Gravenstein Grill, with jazz night every Thursday evening from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., and Sundays on the patio highlighting Flamenco Guitarist, David ‘el Oso’ Jenkins from 11 to 2 p.m., April to mid-October.
Mushroom Quiche & Fresh Local Greens
“The focus has been to keep the cuisine hyper-local with over 98 percent of all ingredients, locally sourced.”
By Valery Larson
Do you remember that long-lasting sitcom Cheers, where
thepatrons all knew each other, and the character of the place gave a home away-from-home vibe? Mix that ‘Cheers’ ambiance with an
intimate elegance and you’ve got Gravenstein Grill.
With the holidays upon us, it’s easy to cringe at the thought of all we must accomplish, the shopping and
In March of 2017 Bob Simontacchi (Head Chef), Brandon Parkhurst
(Partner and Manager), and
Owen Berrett (Partner, Manager and
cooking and worn out feet, looking for the perfect gift. Imagine sinking into a comfy chair during it
Elixir Mixer) opened Gravenstein Grill in the old charming French Garden location in Sebastopol on Bodega Highway as you head out of town.
all and taking a load off as you recharge your batteries and pause to sip Chef Bob’s old-
When all three moved to the area,
they had already fallen in love with
the hominess and friendly atmosphere
of Sebastopol and Sonoma County. They
immediately set to work with a single mind,
to create the ideal place for informal lunches,
elegant dinners, unforgettable happy hours and
great nibbling’s in-between. The focus has been to keep the
cuisine hyper-local with over 98 percent of all ingredients,
locally sourced. It’s a place where guests can enjoy superbly crisp fried chicken, reminiscent of mom’s memorable cooking, paired with
fashioned Eggnog, aged to perfection. A liquid memory, taken to the next level. The Eggnog is available only after Thanksgiving
free wine tasting on Wednesday nights and Comfort Food Mondays with $20
and through the holidays.
Come, let this distinctive restaurant enliven your senses and calm your harried holiday
nerves. You will feel revived and ready to tackle anything the holidays can throw at you, able once
again to lift your rejuvenated self from that chair and celebrate the spirit and harmony of the season.
specials to honor the locals.
“...free wine tasting on Wednesday nights and Comfort Food Mondays with
”
Crisp Fried Chicken, with Mash Potatos, Gravy, and Coleslaw
$20 specials to honor our locals.
Chef Bob Simontacchi’s Delicious Butternut Squash Soup
Lemon Tart with
a Fresh Strawberry
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