I journeyed north to capture the essence of the two-Michelin-starred Harbor House Inn, a secluded gem on California’s rugged Mendocino coast. Led by Chef Matthew Kammerer, his restaurant is a celebration of hyper-local cuisine, where every ingredient tells a story. Sea salt is harvested from the cove just steps away, mushrooms are foraged by the culinary team, vegetables thrive on their farm, and handcrafted pottery—made by a local ceramicist down the road—graces the tables.