An alum of the Bay Area’s Michelin-starred French Laundry and Coihas partnered with the owners of a high-end winery to open two restaurants in one of Napa Valley’s quieter cities.
Chef Erik Anderson and Theorem Vineyards proprietors Kisha and Jason Itkin will launch Ilora, a tasting menu spot they hope will earn a Michelin star, and TR Bar, a casual lunch and dinner restaurant. Both restaurants are located on Calistoga’s downtown drag, Lincoln Avenue.
Calistoga, Napa Valley’s northernmost city, has struggled to compete with the flashier destinations of Napa, Yountville and St. Helena for tourism. It’s better known for its hot springs than its culinary scene, and its most famous dining spots — Solage and the Michelin-starred Auro — are both resort restaurants…