OAKHURST, Calif. (KFSN) — Along a scenic stretch of the Fresno River in Oakhurst, you will find Idle Hour Winery & Kitchen at the Queen’s Inn off Highway 41.<\/p>\n
“I love this place,” says Sharn Meinhoff. “Beautiful setting, wonderful food, great wine.”<\/p>\n
Idle Hour was known for its wine pairings before Anna Marie dos Remedios opened a Mediterranean-inspired kitchen.<\/p>\n
“I can play with Greece, Italy, France, Spain, a little bit of Moroccan stuff,” she said.<\/p>\n
The American Wagyu Ribeye is prepared in a colorful way.<\/p>\n
“The ribeye we cook in cast iron with butter and thyme, a little bit of garlic,” dos Remedios said. “We finish it with this escabeche and tomato confit, and then a mojo rojo sauce.”<\/p>\n
It’s served over asparagus, and that red sauce hits different.<\/p>\n
Regulars have their favorites.<\/p>\n
“Today, I had the Caesar salad and it was delicious,” says Carol Moses. “The chicken was done perfectly and it was moist.”<\/p>\n
The Angel Hair pasta with artichoke hearts was heavenly.<\/p>\n
“Our favorite pasta, Aglio e Olio,” dos Remedios said. “It’s a little bit of a Mediterranean twist on that. We added marinated olives, sun-dried tomatoes, a little bit of smashed garlic. A little bit of parmesan on top.”<\/p>\n
Chorizo al Vino Tinto was a delicious discovery.<\/p>\n
“The Chorizo al Vino Tinto is perfect,” dos Remedios said. “It’s made with our Cuvee Rouge wine that we blend.”<\/p>\n
Yosemite tourists love this place.<\/p>\n
“They’re just surprised at the foods, Europeans especially, that we do foods like they have from home,” dos Remedios said.<\/p>\n
Save room for dessert.<\/p>\n
dos Remedios was born in Hong Kong. The restaurant name honors her grandfather’s ship.<\/p>\n
“The junk was a big part of our family time there,” she said.<\/p>\n
Idle Hour’s shared property includes The Queen’s Inn by the River.<\/p>\n
“In the evenings, you can go down to the winery and sit by the river,” Meinhoff said. “It’s just a great place to be.”<\/p>\n
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