64 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM {due west} or cacio e pepe prepared in the traditional way in a hollowed-out wheel of pecorino cheese. Also along the main drag, you’ll discover Ciya Mediterranean Cuisine, which specializes in making traditional Greek and Middle Eastern dishes really, really well. Like heavenly creamy hummus or fragrant lamb and beef skewers served over buttery orzo rice pilaf. For a medley of Mediterranean flavors, order the appetizer sampler with everything ABOVE: New Zealand-style pies at Sage Bakehouse; a mouthwatering burger from Johnny’s; Jettywave’s Humpback Migration cocktail. PHOTOGRAPHY: COURTESY OF SAGE BAKEHOUSE / PAULETTE PHLIPOT from ground-chickpea falafel to pungent feta rolls, grape-leafwrapped dolma to spicy ezme. Turkish coffee served in an ornamental silver cup and a honeyed piece of baklava make for a satisfying conclusion to the meal. For both the kiddies and the kids at heart, swing by Full Hearts Arcade and Eats for burgers and games, like Ms. Pac Man and Moon Patrol. Continue to nibble your way down Main Street with lemon ricotta pancakes at Johnny’s, the newlyrenovated, not-yourgrandma’s diner—or with blueberry bars and tuxedo cookies at Fishwife Sweets. Sage Bakehouse with its 25 kinds of New Zealand-style savory pies is worth venturing off the main drag for. So is Jettywave, with its nautical-themed bar, award-winning gin and sprawling garden patio with firepits. ADDITIONAL EATS Velvet Hippo Lounge — Charcuterie plates and classy craft cocktails at downtown’s hot new cocktail lounge. Blue Dragon Pho — Takeout-only Vietnamese spot that all the locals are raving about. OceanCiders — A waterfront lounge along Pillar Point Harbor. Breakwater Barbecue — BBQ in El Granada, so popular they were added to the Michelin Guide and serve up brisket at Levi’s Stadium now. Maverick’s Creperie — Not new-new, but recently changed owners and boasts a revamped menu.
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