in Calistoga. I just want to see if people have a generally positive opinion of these places. Also, we have an appt for the olive oil tasting at round pond this weekend. I’ve heard great things but am hesitant to head into...

exist at Five Islands Lobster Shack, Lobster Shack at Two Lights or the Round Pond/Pemaquid Point lobster pounds? Also, if anyone can give me a reason to cut one of these lobster spots off my must-eat list that would be good news...

In addition to carrying a mind-blowing selection of cheese, Cheeseboard also carries very good EVOO, all of which is available to sample, although it’s no substitute for Round Pond's tasting and tour.

) in favor of a change of pace: olive oil tasting and light lunch at Round Pond on Rutherford Road. We and our guests were blown away by the tour, tasting and fun lunch (casual platters of chicken breast, tomatoes, cheese, etc.)...

. 1. Canteen 2. Jubili 3. Pizzeria Delfina 4. Brenda’s 5. Round Pond Winery 6. Ad Hoc 7. Arlequin 8. Miette Confiserie 1. For lunch we met at Canteen, which was a reasonable walk from the Union Square BART station. We both ordered...

My s.o. and I had two fine meals recently at the Anchor Inn in Round Pond. Beautiful view, and very good sandwiches/salads for lunch. For something more casual, Shaw’s in New Harbor has good fried stuff, lobster rolls,...

Definitely the Chatham Squire; always excellent fried clams, fresh, perfect oysters daily from Oyster Pond in Chatham and fine, big Gulf shrimp poached with pickling spices for a little extra flavor. Everything we’ve had...

over the water. At the most rustic, you bring all the go-withs and booze. Shaw’s Lobster Wharf, New Harbor: It has inside seating (and a full bar), but it tends to be pricier. It usually opens mid May. Great location and...

, and there’s The Anchor, in Round Pond, which is always very good. The thing about Pemaquid is that you don’t have to leave the peninsula (or fight Route 1) for a choice of dining options. To get to anything from...

location and very relaxing. Wish I’d bought some of their olive oil though. *Mumm—Tour and tasting. Definitely more commerical than is my preference, but still interesting. Enjoyed their sparking wines. We also did a...

Second Super 88 if it one is at all convenient for you. We have a place in the middle of lobster country (Round Pond Harbor, Maine) and the prices at Super 88 regularly beat the local pounds there. I’m not quite sure how...

Here’s my report on tasting olive oil in Napa. Quite a few of the places should interest you, particularly Round Pond: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/332757

The Anchor Inn in Round Pond is a casual mostly all seafood menu located right on Round Pond (the ocean) Harbor. The setting and the food are both superb. They serve both lunch and dinner and their menu selection is extensive...

and Robinson’s in Boothbay Harbor, my own very favorite is the Muscongus Bay pound at the left rear of the parking lot at Round Pond, near Pemaquid Point, Maine (the more distant of the two establishments that share the...

I highly recommend a visit to Round Pond for a unique, informative and delicious olive oil tasting. For dining, I recommend Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen and Bouchon. Avoid Bistro Jeanty at all costs.