28329 Mon Mar 15 17:41:07 -0800 2004 2 1 San Francisco Bay Area 0 118262 The executive chef, Philip Wang, at the Hilltop Dining Room at the new Carneros Inn has the kind of resume that will make foodies weep - Daniel, Rubicon, Charlie Trotter, and most recently, Boston's Truc. For a chowhound viewpoint, last night while noshing on Hama-ko's sushi, I had the chance to ask ex-SF, now Boston dedicated eater, Limster, what he thought of Wang's cuisine. The Limster got very animated describing more than one memorable meal at Truc. At least two of the dishes he mentioned - lobster stuffed monkfish wrapped in bacon and grilled pork chop with black pepper are included on the dinner menu linked below. Have any 'hounds tried out Wang in his new home yet? The Carneros Inn 4048 Sonoma Highway (west of Hwy 29) Napa, CA 94559 Tel: 707-299-4900 Fax: 707-299-4950 Link: http://www.thecarnerosinn.com/dinner.html Image: http://www.thecarnerosinn.com/images/map.gif Mon Mar 15 17:41:07 -0800 2004 0 Melanie Wong 1 118309 melanie---the restaurant is not open yet to the public---you have to be staying there in order to partake. room rates start at $400. (permits aren't in order) rich Mon Mar 15 22:27:17 -0800 2004 118262 0 rich 2 118412 Thanks for the info, rich. Guess I have a little more time to save up my pennies for breakfast there. Please keep us posted on the progress. Wed Mar 17 02:13:01 -0800 2004 118309 0 Melanie Wong