The 2016 Napa Harvest is underway. At home, I hand-harvested my own single-vineyard, dry-farmed Zinfandel grapes last week and wanted to make a jelly with a little more distinction and less sugar than most. So I thought like a winemaker. I fermented them.
Singapore may have its hawker fare, LA its food trucks but here in Downtown Napa, we have our own little “pod” of street food, wine country style! These humble eateries have a strong POV with food that is quick, inexpensive and always packed with flavor.
Photos by Huge Galdones As much as I love living off the bounty of sweet vegetables from my garden in the summer, I could …
Our tiny valley has some of the best restaurants on the entire West Coast, but what jump starts our days of touring …
Culinary cultures and personalities shine in the West End of Downtown Napa. These restaurants may be small, but they are big on …
[flagallery gid=37 w=400 h=100 name=Gallery] How green is my valley? National lists ranking the greenest cities in the U.S. usually include …
[flagallery gid=12 name=”Gallery”] Ubuntu Executive Chef Aaron London learned about his James Beard nomination for Rising Star Chef, not from a …
From the first building to be erected in the Napa Valley in 1848, the downtown area of the city of Napa grew …
For those of you touring Napa Valley wine country, it’s sometimes nice to spend one day in one place, without a car, …
The new 1313 Main upscale wine bar and lounge in Downtown Napa opens officially on May 27th. It is the latest addition …
Napa Valley isn’t just about food and wine, it’s also about the arts. In Downtown Napa, one can have it all, and …
[flagallery gid=14 w=100% h=100 name=Gallery] Downtown Napa has a range of accommodations ranging from international resort chains to boutique hotels to historic …
[flagallery gid=10 name=”Gallery”] Downtown Napa, as the Gateway to the Napa Valley, has a wide range of casual and fine dining to …
One can’t truly get a sense of our food culture here without visiting the seasonal farmers’ markets in the Napa Valley. Downtown …
No matter where you turn, Downtown Napa has great bakeries and sweet shops for a relaxing breakfast with coffee, that afternoon treat …
