Just like a plump ripe fig, The girl & the fig Restaurant food
is fresh, healthy, and bursting with flavor. We had the opportunity to enjoy
this wonderful restaurant during a mini vacation jaunt to the Sonoma Wine
Country.
Our trip took us to several excellent wineries that included St.
Francis, Ledson, Chalk Hill, Roth, Cline and Jacuzzi Vineyards. We sipped and
tasted excellent wine at each location and bought more than our share of wine.
The first day ended at The girl & the fig Restaurant which was
over the TOP! This restaurant is located on the northwest corner of
the square in Sonoma in the historic Sonoma Hotel.
One of the signature dishes is a memorable dish of Mussels
prepared in a flavored broth that included fennel, onions and a new taste
called Herbsaint which is an absinthe flavored liquor famous in New Orleans.
The flavor in the mussels was unique. We also did a goat cheese sampling
and concluded that our favorite was Lara Chenel Goat cheese that was drizzled
with Lavender honey. Lara Chenel is a recognized pioneer of American goat
cheese production located in Sonoma County.
We both did a wonderful wine flight with our dinner. One was a
Viognier and the other was a Syrah. We sipped three wines and the ability to
compare the tastes was so much more fun than drinking just one glass.
A wonderful way to make the “fig” experience last is through the
“FIG FOOD” product line. This includes jam, chutney, compote, vinegar,
vinaigrette and herb blends that are sold nationwide and at www.thegirlandthefig.com .
The restaurant was a healthy balance of elegance and offbeat
personality, unparalleled cuisine and attentive staff, resulting in a
refreshingly unique and wholly pleasurable dining experience. We will
definitely return soon.
