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SAGE'S FAVORITE RESTAURANTS... OUR PICK OF THE GROWN UP HANGOUTS OUR PICK OF THE FAMILY HANGOUTS Lake Chelan Winery BBQ is a great family spot and an icon of the Chelan area. Don't leave without paying them a visit! Their winery is on our list of vineyards to visit so why not combine eating with a wine tasting. Fall off the bone smoked ribs, coleslaw, beans, corn bread, this is true BBQ food, but done well! And with wines right from the vineyard it's hard to beat as an all round food and wine experience. Blueberry Hills Farm is part of a working, 20-acre berry farm, built on the original family homestead. It has a hearty breakfast menu which everyone raves about (don't miss the blueberry juice). And why not combine the eating with some berry picking? Relaxed and informal, self described as "a down-home, folksy, like gramma's house kinda place to go". Don't miss it! Local Myth Pizza is a great family spot for the best pizza in town! But this isn't just about pizza - they serve a great plate of antipasto, pear flatbread, a spicy shrimp slaw, and they even offer a gluten free option. And wash this all down with one of the local wines, or choose from a list of 9 draft beers which they rotate through the year. They do a takeout service as well. Sorrentos Ristorante is Italian fine dining at its best and (this is Lake Chelan), beautiful views to boot! It's situated at the Tsillan Cellars winery which means they'll help you pair your food and wine. The owner and chef has a rich Italian restaurant history, giving old family recipes his own twists. Why not have a tasting followed by dinner in the restaurant? It's also a great Sunday brunch spot. Andante is one of our favorites if you and your partner would like something more refined than a family restaurant. The low lighting, intimate setting creates a relaxed, but romantic feel. Add to that the reputation of providing excellent service, tasty Italian food and an extensive wine list, it's a great spot. Take note though - it's a small restaurant so we would strongly advise booking in advance. Campbells Pub & Veranda could be termed a "gastro-pub" with it's English style pub setting with upscale food, great Pacific Northwest microbrews and, of course, an extensive list of wines from Chelan and the wider Washington area. There's music every Friday night and, to top it all off, there are great views of Lake Chelan and the historic downtown.