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Italian$$$$
Even as storm clouds roll in across the bay,Stokehouse’s sand-adjacent casual venue remains as sunny as its smiling,informal staff. It helps that every bottle on the list is priced at a wallet-friendly $79,and the menu is packed with well- executed crowd-pleasers.
Bite-sized chunks of fried halloumi are offset by discs of grilled celeriac and fresh fig,and scorched squid comes flicked with tangy seaweed sauce. Supple tagliatelle benefits from a deeply meaty ragu made with braised duck and enoki mushroom.
And a retro lemon meringue sundae comes with the requisite (maraschino) cherry on top. From the long timber bar to the Aperol-orange umbrellas to the ultra-wide ocean views,the energy is relaxed in a way that’s only natural this close to the bay.
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La dolce vita hits a party stride.
Vibrant fare in a humming,low-lit room.
Seaside destination for that special occasion.
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