Dinner at Justin was memorable. Has a star from Michelin, and here is what they said : Make your way through winding roads to find this lush retreat nestled within the Justin Winery. This restaurant champions local product sourced nearby and from the property's own 150-tree orchard, edible flower fields, vegetable and herb gardens and apiary. Whether your table is on the patio or in the dining room, expect to be enchanted by views of rolling hills and vineyards and cared for by a team that is serious about hospitality. Chef Rachel Haggstrom and her team flex their creativity across a single tasting menu. There’s no leaving hungry, and recent highlights include apple and sunchoke velouté, warm gougères filled with mornay sauce, and Santa Barbara spiny lobster with salsify. Back vintages of the estate’s wines are amiably priced. According to the chef: "95% of the menu’s ingredients are sourced locally, be that from the 26-acres Estate garden which includes a 150-tree orchard, ...

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