If you’ve ever enjoyed a rib roast on Christmas, you may feel, as I do, that the very best part are the bones, roasted hot the next day and gnawed to the quick. But how often do we cook a big rib roast at home other than during the holidays?

Here’s a little discovery: Cricklewood (4618 Old Redwood Highway near Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa) has roasted prime rib bones on its menu. If you are  regular customer, you already know this but, honestly, I haven’t been there in many years. So here’s the deal: At dinner, you’ll pony up $15 for three bones, $18 for four bones, and $22 for five bones, though I cannot imagine who could possible eat five, or even four. At lunch, there’s a $12 option, with two bones. The bones have so much meat on them, more than I’ve ever had from my Christmas cache, that one was almost too much. The bones are basted with a slightly sweet barbecue sauce and come with soup or salad and a side dish of either rice pilaf, sautéed vegetables, or a baked potato. With a glass of wine or beer, dinner will cost you a maximum of $30, which includes tax and a nice gratuity.