Long Meadow Ranch farmstead opens in Saint Helena
The first stage of the larger ‘farmstead’ conceived by Ted, Laddie and Chris Hall of Long Meadow Ranch has been completed with …
New gastropub set to open in Downtown Napa
Norman Rose Tavern is not your stuffy, dark English pub. It’s a modern space with stainless steel touches but with all the …
Food & wine pairing for beginners at the CIA
If you thought the Culinary Institute of America was for professionals only, think again. The CIA began offering a series of cooking and …
Calistoga Inn & Brewery – a brewpub with Calistoga charm
Grains If you are visiting the Napa Valley wine region and looking for a change of pace, take a brewery tour at the …
Comfort food and prices at Martini House in Saint Helena
Saint Helena restaurants of Martini House caliber are not known for value, which makes their “family meals” very special. “Family meals” are …
Calistoga’s Solbar – a Michelin restaurant for body and soul
Confit of beets on house-made goat’s milk yogurt with watercress and fennel One expects a formal dining room for a Michelin star …
Ehlers Estate – ethical wines with great cabernet at heart
Since the time the original Ehlers Winery in Saint Helena was founded in 1886, the property had been divided up and operated …
Value dining from a Michelin star chef in Downtown Napa
Chef Ken Frank’s three-course, French regional dinners for $29 per person at Bank Café and Bar is austerity chic at its best. …
Navigating the best places to stay in the Napa Valley
The Napa Valley is about 30 miles long with four distinct towns and surrounding areas to stay. Each has its own character and conveniences …
Planning your visit to the Napa Valley
“…the valley, in beauty of scenery, productiveness of soil, delightful drives, salubrity of climate, health-giving medicinal springs, accessibility to the metropolis [San …