Those of you long-time readers will know we’re big fans of kicking back on a warm Summer evening with a cool Sauvignon Blanc in hand and a bit of live music to set the mood. When the setting for such activity happens to be smack-dab in the middle of one of the most historic Napa [...]
If you’re looking for a little ‘east meets west’ cuisine in the heart of the Napa Valley, then you’re in luck. Solage Calistoga is running a special Asian-inspired menu at Solbar Lounge now through March 31st. The menu is the creation of Chef Brandon Sharp and Chef Bradley Borchardt and it combines Asian flavors and [...]
Napa was recently named the happiest city in the US according to a University of Vermont analysis of tweets. We’ve said repeatedly that the downtown area has been going through a renaissance of sorts over the past several years. Don’t believe it? Check out the infographic below from the folks at DoNapa.com that highlights the [...]
Late last year we caught up with acclaimed chef Cindy Pawlcyn to talk about the dining scene here in the valley and her latest venture, CP’s. In the second part of our interview we got a bit more personal in an attempt to better understand the woman behind the success. Q: What do you imagine [...]
Bardessono Hotel and Spa in Yountville has introduced a new Happy Hour that is sure to appeal to guests and locals alike. The hotel’s Lucy Restaurant & Bar, run by Executive Chef Victor Scargle, is featuring a happy hour from 4:30pm – 6:30pm Monday through Thursday. Among the specials are half priced bottled beers, half [...]
Cindy Pawlcyn has spent some 30 years cultivating local gardens and restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area, with the Napa Valley a particular focus. Her iconic Mustards Grill, which opened in the early 1980s, is one of the most recognized restaurants in the valley and Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen has long been a favorite of [...]
With harvest 2012 and Thanksgiving now behind us, it’s time for the madness of the holiday season to kick into full gear. This Saturday, December 1st, Robert Mondavi Winery will host a family friendly event, which is a rarity here in the valley. Mondavi’s 2nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Celebration will take place [...]
The annual wine grape harvest started in mid-August here in the Napa Valley. Since that time, we’ve been collecting the photos, videos and status updates shared by local wineries from Carneros to Spring Mountain and everywhere in between. The slideshow below (best viewed in anything BUT Internet Explorer) provides a week-by-week recap of the 2012 [...]
Last week the 2013 Michelin Guide bib gourmand picks for the San Francisco Bay Area were released and the Napa Valley was well represented. Today, Michelin shared details on its full 2013 guide for the Bay Area and once again, the Napa Valley was a shining star. Only two Bay Area restaurants earned the coveted [...]
Earlier this year we told you about the temporary closing, remodeling and eventual re-opening of the ever-popular Oakville Grocery in Oakville. Now, for a little weekend fun we thought we’d share this slickly-produced video detailing the history and recent restoration of the iconic spot along Highway 29.
It’s that time of year again–time for the annual Michelin Guide to the best Bay Area dining. Earlier this week Michelin released its 2013 Bib Gourmand picks, with the Napa Valley checking in with five restaurants (down from seven in 2012). According to a release, the 2013 Bib Gourmands “…were selected by Michelin’s esteemed and [...]
It’s that time of year–a few of the white wine grapes are already off the vines and the valley is buzzing about harvest 2012. As we did last year, we’re collecting daily updates, photos, videos and commentary from wineries throughout the valley to create a Harvest 2012 story that you can follow along with. The [...]