Wow, top 5 in the nation - at least for food, not for the team. Still, when’s the last time you saw the Bear Cubs in Sports Illustrated?

5. Santa Rosa Junior College (The French Laundry): The Bear Cubs wouldn’t stand a chance against the other teams on this list, but their campus is 19 miles from a Yountville, Calif., restaurant that is one of the world’s best. The French Laundry is one of only a handful of American restaurants to receive three Michelin stars. Coincidentally, during my last trip to Archibald’s, I think I saw three abandoned Michelin tires near the parking lot. Several influential critics have argued that The French Laundry’s fare might be the best in the U.S. Those critics probably haven’t eaten free bacon at Wando’s, but if you’re hungry and have $500 burning a hole in your pocket, a nine-course tasting menu featuring organic produce and locally raised lamb would hit the spot.

  A look at the nation’s top cuisine, college football style - The Bonus - SI.com