Duncan Mitchell opened Chapel Tavern in 2007 and 40 Mile Saloon in 2012 (which he’s both sold); in 2022, Chapel was named a semifinalist for the James Beard Award for Outstanding Bar Program. What’s the best thing you’ve eaten locally in the last month? The Mac’s Famous with pastrami is in homage to Mac, who is now retired but worked at Ryan’s Saloon for over 30 years. Whether at home or out at a restaurant, that experience is vital to connection and irreplaceable. 17 on San Pellegrino’s best restaurants list.