Glen Ellen Star in previews

Ari Weiswasser, an alum of French Laundry, Daniel and Picholine, is finalizing the menu for his forthcoming Glen Ellen restaurant, set to open this spring.

Bluegrass Bar and Grill (Closed)

Bluegrass Bar and Grill's menu has some very solid contenders for the restaurant's assertion of "Best BBQ in Sonoma", namely the St. Louis Ribs ($16.99 half). These are a smoked and rubbed version, so the gloopy, gloppy is at a minimum, though sauce is served on the side. They're tender, fall-off-the-bone tasty with just enough spice to be noticed

Yeti Nepalese in Glen Ellen

New life continues to spring into Glen Ellen's Jack London Village, which is threatening to become a full-fledged foodie mecca. The newest tenant, set for a May opening, is Yeti Restaurant, serving high-end Indian and Nepalese dishes.