Where to go this weekend: Temecula, CA

Farm-fresh eats …The best place to grab a bite in wine country is the patio at Ponte Vineyard Inn’s Bouquet Restaurant. Besides the panoramic views of vines and the Santa Ana Mountains beyond, there are expertly seared plates of swordfish and steak, plus sugar-dusted zeppole with Nutella for dessert. (If you need a post-tasting pick-me-up, there’s also French press coffee.) In town, you’ll notice lines outside farm-to-table E.A.T. Marketplace (E.A.T. stands for “extraordinary artisan table”). Locals are loyal to chef-founder Leah Delyte’s seasonal sandwiches, vegan doughnuts, and homemade coconut milk. The nearby Goat & Vine specializes in stone-hearth pizzas, but we favor the soft pretzels—freshly baked and served with a spicy-sweet homemade mustard.

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