break for big sur - View this location on map  'just 15 miles south of town on highway 1 is big sur, some of california's most impressive coastline. drive about 45 minutes and you'll reach nepenthe (831-667-2345). this heavily windowed restaurant, designed by rowan maiden, a student of frank lloyd wright, looks out onto the water and the untouched coastline stretching into the distance. there is a lot of outdoor seating, including long thin tables at which diners sit side by side, facing out to the views. highlights include the 'ambrosiaburger,' a ground steak sandwich ($13), and a broiled swordfish sandwich ($19). if you have to wait for a table, take a sun bath on one of the several wide ledges stocked with pillows at the back of the patio.'' New York Times highway 1, Big Sur, CA Restauran |