Pear partnering with the 18th Annual Pear Festival 2010

Attention Foodies: During the month of September the Kelseyville Pear Festival invites you to visit eight local restaurants, a bakery, an ice cream & dessert parlor and a wine shop to celebrate “the pear”. Kelseyville, Lakeport and Upper Lake will be partnering with the Kelseyville Pear Festival by featuring menu items incorporating “the pear”. Spread the good news about the wonderful use of pears that our local eateries are offering starting September 1 through the end of September.

These are the businesses and their “pear food” for all of September:

Focused on Wine
3940 Main Street, Kelseyville 279-9866
Hours: Thurs-Sat 11-6 p.m. Sun 12-3 p.m.
Sommelier/Owner- Stephanie Green
Featuring: Pear Bellini (Italian Prosecute with Pear Puree), Peartini & Pear Cider
Imported-Domestic-Local Wines, Artisan Cheeses, Fine Cigars
Food & Wine Pairing Available
Website: www.focusedonwine.com

Main Street Bakery
3928 Main Street, Kelseyville 245-4558
Hours: Thurs-Friday-Saturday – 8:30 – 1 p.m.
Baker/Owner Cheryl Welch
Thursdays- Lake County Pear Walnut Whole Wheat Bread
Fridays & Saturdays – Pear-Currant Bars, Pear-Apple Pie, Pear Clafouti, Pear Cake, Pear Cookies, an assortment all made from scratch.
“Small country bakery, all artisans organic breads using local produce”

Lulu’s Ice Cream & Dessert Parlor
3988 Main Street, Kelseyville 279-8880
Hours: Friday 11-9, Sat. 11-5, Sun 11-4
Owner: Lou Ann Bauer
Featuring: Pear Sorbet
Lake County’s only full ice cream parlor
Website: Lulu's Ice Cream Yelp Listing

Riviera Hills Restaurant, Lounge and Recreation Club
10200 Fairway Drive, Kelseyville 277-7575
Hours: Thurs & Sun – 5-9 p.m., Fri & Sat. – 5-9:30 p.m. Sunday Brunch 10-2
Chef: Peter Errol; Owners: Bill & Leeann Gilbert
Featuring: Grilled Duck Breast w/Poached Lake County Pears Stuffed With Blue Cheese and Walnut Mousse
Weddings & events and the finest lake view dining in the county!
Website: www.rivierahills.com

Park Place Restaurant
50 3rd St., Lakeport 263-0449
Hours: Tues-Sun 11-9, Mon 11-3
Chef: Clayton Grebe Owner: Nancy Sable
Featuring: Pear & Gorgonzola Pizza and Pear & Ginger Crisp
“Where good food and good friends meet!”
Website: www.parkplacelakeport.com

Brigg’s 155 Diner
155 Park St., Lakeport Hours: Open daily 11-8pm, Fri & Sat 11-9pm and Sun 11-4pm
Chef/Owner: Jeff Andre
Featuring: Brigg’s Signature Mixed Greens Salad, topped w/Pears, Gorgonzola Cheese & Candied Walnuts with your choice of Chicken, Shrimp or Salmon. Pear Wine Sprizter.
“Getting’ Something Good!”
Website: www.facebook.com/biggsdiner

Saw Shop Gallery Bistro
3825 Main Street, Kelseyville 278-0129
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 3 -9
Chef’s Jeremy Zabel & Matt Young; Owner Marie Berry
Featuring: Pan Roasted Berkshire Pork Chop w/Lake County Pear Chutney, Arugula, Chenel Goat Cheese & Pear Polenta Cake
Website: www.sawshopbistro.com

Woody’s Café
3555 N Main St., Kelseyville 279-9020
At The Kelseyville Lumber Yard
Hours: Mon-Thurs 7am – 7pm/Fri-Sun 7am – 8pm
Chef Melori Lee; Owners Jack Lair & Matt Woodard
Featuring: Overnight Pear French Toast

Studebakers Coffee House & Deli
3990 Main St., Kelseyville 279-8871
Hours: Mon-Fri 6am-4pm, Sat 7am-4pm, Sun 7am-3pm
Chef: Sulema Perez; Owner: Itzia Rico
Featuring: Packard Sandwich – Rustic roll, Pork, Havarti Cheese, Honey Mustard, Caramelized Onion and Pear, Ginger-Lime Pear Cobbler
Website: www.studebakersdeli.com

Blue Wing Saloon & Café
9520 Main St., Upper Lake 275-2233
Hours: Mon-Sat 11:30-9pm, Sun 10:30-9pm
Chef: Anthony Chicarilli; Owners: Bernie & Lynne Butcher
Featuring: Grilled Pork Chops with Balsamic Caramelized Pears
We serve “Comfort Food with a California Twist”.
Website: www.bluewingsaloon.com

Guido’s Pizzeria
5440 Live Oak Dr., Kelseyviile 279-1568
Hours: Mon-Thurs 11-8pm, Fri & Sat 11-9, Closed Sundays
Chef/Owner: McKee Somerville
Featuring: Pear Crumble Bread Pudding
“American Made – Italian Approved”