Casa Nostra, Ben Lomond, CA

Last Sunday, afternoon, after church and after touring a couple homes for sale in the Boulder Creek, California, area, the lovely Robin, Aaron, Miles, Mia, and I decided to try an Italian restaurant in Ben Lomond, called Casa Nostra. Get it? Huh? Huh? Do ya?

What a lovely setting for a late Sunday lunch, among the redwoods of the beautiful San Lorenzo Valley in California.

My scampi dish, with mixed vegetables and potatoes, was outstanding. I ate every bite. Okay, okay, I left a little broccoli, but still... And everyone else enjoyed their meals, as well as the desserts we devoured (three of us had créme brûlée, Aaron had cannolis, and Mia had a piece of chocolate cake, all of which were excellent). It was a meal I expect to remember fondly for a very long time.

At some point during the meal, it occurred to me to snap a photo of the unique and striking view from our table. I took the photo above without moving from my place at the table. Now that is fine dining.

Casa Nostra is located at 9217 Highway Nine, in Ben Lomond, California.