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EAGLE VINES BLUE ROCK SPRINGS CONTRA COSTA FRIDA’S MEXICAN GRILL SAC’S TASTY HOT DOGS BONEHEAD’S TEXAS BBQ
GOLF COURSE GOLF COURSE COUNTRY CLUB
Named after Frida Kahlo, a Mexican painter Since 1976, this small family-run establishment Since 2007, Bonehead’s Texas BBQ has been
Eagle Vines Blue Rock Springs Golf Club has been a part The Contra Costa Country Club has been known worldwide for her self-portraits, Frida’s has made a name for itself by serving some of the smoking meats for friends, family, churches, and
Vineyard and of Vallejo’s history for over 75 years, entertaining teeing up for more than 95 years. Generation after Mexican Grill provides an authentic Mexican dining tastiest hot dogs around. Many would call this just a corporate groups. “We opened the restaurant in 2015
Golf Club is millions with its 36-hole layout and panoramic generation, families know exactly what to expect experience. Their fajitas are a constant crowd pleaser, little hot dog stand but judging by the frequent lines and continue to cater for up to 2,000 people,” owner
your premier views of the Bay Area and the city’s beautiful open when they head presented on a sizzling platter complete with onions, extruding from the front door and down the street, Dave Roberson said.
golf destination space. The club opened in 1941, and its courses have over to the green peppers, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, many more All meats take days to prepare even before they’re
in the Napa undergone occasional redesigns or additions over the course, and rice, and whole beans. Get them with steak, chicken, would liken it cooked. The meats are rubbed with spices and
Valley. Discover years. It’s currently composed of 225 acres and two the quality camarones, or vegetarian style. They serve breakfast to a prominent marinate for up to 72 hours before being placed in the
one of the best- 18-hole courses that experience that from 8 to 11:30 a.m., including traditional options Vallejo smoker. All meats are cooked at a very low heat and
hidden gems are referred to they’ve found like Eggs Benedict, Huevos Rancheros, a breakfast landmark that for up to 18 hours. “That’s what makes Bonehead’s
as you venture as the “East there over the sandwich, Scrambled Burrito, Open-Face Burrito, generations different—we’re slow—low and slow smokin’,” its
through the 18- Course” and years keeps and much more––even pancakes! The wide variety of residents operators said. “We use wood fired smokers only—no
hole course while the “West them coming of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options keeps patrons continue to natural gas or charcoal. We believe natural gas and
surrounded by the beauty of Napa’s scenic rolling Course,” back again and coming back time enjoy today. charcoal leave a
hills. Brilliantly crafted by world-renowned Hall of based upon again. and time again. Once you have flavor that isn’t
Fame golfer Johnny Miller, this par-72 course is not which side of As you “Everybody one, you are compatible to
only challenging, but also stimulating way to indulge Columbus venture out through their 6,550-yard course, you can here, our hooked; and tasty food.”
your senses in the Napa Valley. Over the past year, all Parkway that meander through a variety of oak, eucalyptus and employees and when former residents come back to the area, Sac’s Brisket
53 bunkers on the course were renovated for well over they are on (the redwood trees that will soothe your senses. Add to our regulars, are Tasty Hot Dogs is always top on the list of places is smoked a
$300,000––and have received great reviews. East Course that the stunning mountain and valley views, and like a family,” to go to before they leave town. This “little hot dog minimum of
The Bar & Grill at Eagle Vines is the perfect was added in you’ll notice something new and special every round said General stand” is truly a treat with a devoted band of hungry 15 hours; it’s
“19th hole” for golfers and non-golfers alike. In the 1993). you play. Manager followers. Stop on in to learn what all the fuss is a process that
two years she has been with Eagle Vines Bar & Grill The past year brought several improvements to the Enjoy their newly redesigned par 72 layout, open Martin about. is required
Executive Chef Kadriye Baspehlivan has not only clubhouse: upgrades to the event space, renovations to for every season throughout the year. With this Aguilera. “We’re 2445 Springs Rd., Vallejo, CA, 94591 to create a
brought with her years of experience in the culinary the bunkers on the course, and Café Rock were also new renovation, the course plays longer and is more happy to see our wonderfully
industry, but also a whole new palette of tastes remodeled! All those improvements to the property challenging than it looks. Before this their most customers with their kids coming in; and after 10 (707) 315-0289 smoked piece of beef
inspired by her Mediterranean cuisine background. have brought great feedback from guests and even recent big improvement was in 1992 when Robert years here, we’re happy to see those kids growing up, facebook.com/sacstastyhotdogs with a beautiful red “smoke ring.”
The restaurant is also complemented by a full bar happier golfers. Set up a tee time today and learn Muir Graves was commissioned to design new greens coming in on their own now as teenagers.” All side dishes, salads, and desserts are prepared
that serves golf favorites such as Arnold Palmers, why the “rock” is still a favorite of our readers and is out of carpet-like bentgrass, which resulted in Contra Another thing their customers are excited about is fresh daily. Every Saturday is “Prime Rib Saturday.”
Bloody Marys, as well as their own estate wine once again one of this year’s Local’s Choice Awards Costa Country Club earning the reputation of being that they have happy hour every day! Yes, you heard Live music each Saturday and 1st Sunday of each
(Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, winner. one of the highest quality and most challenging right: Every. Day. month.
Chardonnay, Chardonnay Reserve and Sauvignon 655 Columbus Pkwy., Vallejo, CA, 94591 courses in Northern California. They cater as well, and an exciting addition to their Online ordering is available
Blanc)—all can be purchased in the restaurant. You can also frequent their practice facility with a restaurant is that they now have a food truck to take
In addition to golf, weddings and special occasions (707) 642-0247 40-yard-deep full-grass tee box and expanded mats. their great food on the road. Martin added, “We’re as well as delivery.
are celebrated elegantly, and in spectacular fashion, on bluerockspringsgolf.com And with 24 spacious hitting stalls you’ll have plenty a local restaurant and we want to provide food of 3422 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA, 94549
the property in their Grande Pavilion facility, open of room to sharpen your skills. They also provide excellent quality at prices that our locals can afford.” (925) 262-4227
from April to October. separate putting and chipping greens with a variety of Come see why this is the second year they have boneheadsbbq.com
Come visit Eagle Vines Golf Club and learn why bunkers and hard-lie practice areas—not to mention been voted Local’s Choice!
our readers have voted them the Local’s Choice their swimming pool, picnic tables, lawn chairs, bocce 1533 Trancas St., Napa, CA, 94558
Award winner for the fifth straight time! courts and more. You’ll find yourself spending many
fun-filled days at the Contra Costa Country Club. (707) 252-3575
580 South Kelly Rd., American fridasmexicangrill.com
Canyon, CA, 94503 801 Golf Club Rd., Pleasant Hill, CA, 94523
(707) 257-4470 ext. 1155 (925) 798-7135
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