"With their new fine dining restaurant, located discreetly behind a private door adjacent to the Champagne Bar at 368 Village Lane, owners Denise and Michael Thornberry are turning their attention toward local geography. Named Vicinity, the serene 16-seat tableau is helmed by Chef Julian Silvera, a New York native who has embraced his new hometown. Each item on his 13-course tasting menu will be primarily sourced from and largely informed by California's landscapes, coastlines, farms, forests, vineyards and native ingredients."
"The intimate room is centered by a cozy gas fireplace, with antlers on the mantel, and above, two swords once owned by officers in Napoleon's army are crossed. Each shows evidence of their primary use: the sabering of Champagne. Sconces light the stone walls, and real candles illuminate the dining tables. Next to each one is a small wooden stool for the placement of purses."
Vicinity is a 16-seat fine dining restaurant located behind a private door adjacent to the Champagne Bar at 368 Village Lane, owned by Denise and Michael Thornberry. Chef Julian Silvera helms the kitchen and builds a 13-course tasting menu informed by California's landscapes, coastlines, farms, forests, vineyards and native ingredients. Almost 90 percent of the menu is sourced from Bay Area producers. Dishes reflect Silvera's outings and foragings, including hikes, beach walks and farm visits. The room features a gas fireplace, antlers, crossed Napoleonic swords, sconces, candles and a handpainted mural. Custom linens, flatware and vessels create a natural, organic and timeless aesthetic. Pricing for the 13-course chef's tasting menu begins at $1
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