Gentry Market at Calamigos Ranch

On weekdays, Gentry Market functions as a grab-and-go café tucked into the lush canyon grounds of Malibu’s rustic-chic Calamigos Ranch Resort & Spa—a destination-worthy recipe on its own. But the real appeal comes on weekends, when Gentry Market turns into an alfresco wine-and-pizza affair. Place your order for a hearty, whole pie ($24–$30) at a vintage VW bus (the quite enjoyable zucchini blossom and mushroom pies I tried were more than enough for two people), and sip on some cocktails or regional wines while you wait. The setting is just lovely, and mostly shaded by trees and ample umbrellas. As you might expect, it all makes for a pretty in-demand spot, buzzing with dates and families toting kids and dogs; you’re required to have a reservation here on weekends, and seatings are limited to 90 minutes. Make sure to stop and say hi to the mini horses on your way out, as well as, closer to the parking lot (which is a bit of a walk), the adorably shaggy cows.