America, Ripon

Elegant chandeliers and wall sconces cast buttery light on homemade soups, garden-fresh salads, and seasonal risottos. Red and blue high-backed chairs and crisp white tablecloths congregate in the dining room, paying homage to the stars and stripes draped down the back wall. The restaurant is America––both in name, and in concept.

Here, Chef Eddie highlights heartland staples of steak, white fish, and ribs accentuated with produce procured from local suppliers such as Fraser farms, with its bounty of organically raised fruits, veggies, and vine-ripened measuring cups. His farm-fresh delicacies unite with suggested wine pairings from the drink menu, which also spotlights specialty cocktails blended with fresh herbs, fruit, and even ice cream. What's more, diners can sip these potables on a spacious outdoor patio peppered with blue umbrellas.