Ongoing culinary specials throughout the weekend:
At Little River Inn, fresh house-made noodles with an urchin sauce and other uni specials (market price) will be on offer nightly, with an optional sake pairing from World Sake.
Elk Cove Inn will be presenting a special uni-themed menu to both guests of the inn, and non-guests as well, in their Sibo restaurant. Four appetizer and four entree options showcasing uni will be on offer, including a Sea Urchin Flan with a Light Lobster Cognac Sauce, and a Sea Urchin Risotto with a Mussel and Porcini Jus. Reservations must be made in advance here.
Izakaya Gama, helmed by Chef David Hopps, will celebrate uni in every form the entire weekend from 4-9PM. Various urchin dishes will be highlighted in their robatayaki, tempura, and raw preparations ($10-$16). Those booking the restaurant can avail of a 15% discount at their sister inn property, Wildflower, a boutique motel also located in Point Arena. Email info@izakaya-gama.com for reservations.
At Glendeven Inn & Lodge and The Inn at The Cobbler’s Walk, guests can select an opt-in special menu featuring an “uni scramble” at breakfast each day, and a decadent uni pasta will be offered each evening at the Wine Hour. (Both are complimentary to all guests.)
Noyo Harbor Inn will be offering an uni special at dinner each night of the festival (market price) at their HarborView Bistro & Bar, overlooking the scenic Noyo River.