Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Lunch in Sonoma - Barndiva

Barndiva - Sign bw
As for our break from wine tasting in Sonoma, we went to Barndiva located in Healdsburg Plaza. The food was good combined with the relaxed atmosphere and great location.

Going there was a good addition to our Sonoma day trip.



After tasting wine at Simi Winery, we were in need of proper sustenance. Our friend Bob had called ahead for a table for four at Barndiva. None of us have been there before so I didn't know what to expect in terms of food and what the ambience is like.

Healdsburg Plaza was bursting with people during the middle of week. For a Wednesday, parking was not easy to find. Barndiva is housed in this barn like building. Rustic on the outside but chic on the inside.  Spacious with lots of natural light.
Barndiva - Driveway 
  Barndiva - Center St Barndiva - Dining Room 

This amazing bar greeted us when we got in. It was just unfortunate that I did not get to try a single libation from the bar because I already reached my alcohol quota that morning.
  Barndiva - Bar 

Their menu is simple and not overwhelming at all. I chose their Cuban sandwich which consists of roasted Niman Ranch pork shoulder, gruyere, tomato, pepperoncini relish, beets and frites. It was good and it was a lot of food. I could only finish one sandwich. The veggie and fruit garnish complimented the sandwich.
  Barndiva - The Cuban Sandwich 

Mijo and Bren ordered the Yellowfin Tuna Focaccia sandwich. I had a bite of this sandwich and it was good. I was expecting the tuna to be seared and not as tuna salad style but it worked as a tuna salad sandwich this way.
  Barndiva - Yellowfin Tuna Focacia 

Bob ordered their Crispy Duck Confit which came with lettuce salad, warm goat cheese croquettes and kale caesar. I tried the croquettes and it was delicious!
  Barndiva - Duck confit 

In addition to the delicious lunch and great relaxed atmosphere, these wall wire art displays add a cute barn like art pieces in the dining area.
  Barndiva - Wall wire art

Barndiva is on Center St. in Healdsburg Plaza in Sonoma County, California.

~rl

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