The Cafe at The Inn
The Inn at Benicia Bay
145 East D Street
Benicia, CA 94510
707 752-4300
thecafebenicia.com
Did you know The Cafe at the charming Benicia Bay Inn is serving dinner on Thursday and Friday evenings until 8 pm? Past dinner specials have included risotto, chicken verde, pork tenderloin, scallops, barramundi, seafood stew…always a tasty surprise!
Of course, don’t forget the all-day menu which includes a delicious Wagyu beef Cafe Burger, the popular Farmers Market Hash and Heirloom Quinoa Salad. There is also an assortment of delectable desserts and specialty coffees and cocoa. If you haven’t tried the Jasmine Orange Dreamsicle Soda or the Cherry Limeade, you’re in for a treat.
The Cafe garden is Chef Kyle’s inspiration. He insists on the best and freshest fruits and vegetables, supplemented by frequent visits to the Farmer’s Market. Seat yourself in the enclosed sun porch or snack and sip while lounging on the charming Victorian furnishings. Choose a cozy corner to enjoy the bounty of summer. The colorful outdoor patio offers umbrella shade and delightful views of the garden oasis.
Bring your sweet pup to enjoy the dog day afternoons of summer on the cheerful patio along with Chef’s furry friends, Keeva & Julia!
And wait, there’s wine…and beer…and mimosas! Brunch anyone? A well curated wine list is available with specialty cocktails and a wide selection of brews. Check the website or social media for wine tastings and live music events.
See you at The Cafe!
Dog
Dramedy
2022, PG13
1 hr 41 minutes
Streaming on Amazon Video & AppleTV
Two hard-charging former Army Rangers are paired up against their will–Briggs (Channing Tatum) and a Belgian Malinois named Lulu. Briggs is hoping to be reinstated into the Rangers after an injury. His challenge is to transport the troubled Lulu down the Pacific coast to their fellow soldier’s memorial. If he can accomplish this task uneventfully he will receive the approval he needs. They run into piles of trouble along the way, with escapes, altercations, and mishaps. There will also be heartfelt connections from the past.
Although this is a movie about a man and his dog and is rated PG, it will be more entertaining for adults than children–somewhere between Cujo and Benji. Lulu was trained to defend and kill and is now overly aggressive and unstable after the trauma she has seen. Briggs has suffered a brain injury during his service and has occasional seizures. Both are struggling to regain a meaningful life. Both try to ignore the reality of what they’ve experienced. Both may find redemption. Both have a fighting chance of finding happiness.
Ultimately, Dog is as heartwarming as you could hope. We see two wounded warriors, one human and one canine, heal each other–a formula that works well while telling the sensitive story of survival and recovery after the horrors of war. Channing Tatum stars with an elevated emotional performance and also co-directs with Reid Carolin.
Movie Magic gives Dog 3.5 Moons out of 5.
