So, we were driving south on Rt 1 in California, and made a wrong turn while seeking lunch in Bodega Bay, when my wife decided to see what might be at our waterfront dead-end.
I am glad she did, as we discovered Ginochio’s Kitchen (and enjoyed the dining courtyard shared with its neighbor, Gourmet Au Bay). Our neighbors were friendly, and our dog was welcome at the outdoor dining room (which had a small indoor room as well).
When I looked at the menu, I was torn between the pricey Buttery Dungeness Crab Sandwich ($24.95), and the Clam & Scallop Chowder ($13.95); I did what I often would not: I had both.
The crab sandwich was amazing, and the crab was the freshest and best I’d tasted on a sandwich, but I would have liked a little more Havarti and scallions.
The chowder was actually the best I have ever eaten, and I lived in the San Francisco Bay Area growing up, and for nineteen of my recent adult years. They paired scallops with the clams, and must have used heavy cream. There was zero taste of any floury filler, or cornstarch.
And I don’t even really like scallops. Amazing, highest rating.
The service was excellent. We don’t like to drop a ton of money on most lunches, and do budget our money, but sitting in the open-air patio with glass walls and a beautiful view of Bodega Bay with kind fellow diners, the bill didn’t shake us.
We were hooked and well-rewarded. Bravissimo Ginochio’s
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