I am thrilled to share my second and third stories for Napa Valley Life Magazine in the Fall 2020 issue: “Locals and Tourists Enjoy Free Rides in Downtown Napa” on page 83 (digital frames 84-85) and also at this link. “That’s Amore! Napa Valley’s Best Pizza” on pages 100-104 (digital frames 102-107), and also at […]
Category: Food
The Beer Guys in Wine Country
Chuck Meyer began his culinary and beverage career washing dishes at the Chart House in Westwood in Southern California. Fast-forward to today. Meyer, the co-owner of Napa Palisades Beer Company and Saloon, is an entrepreneur, restauranteur, and self-proclaimed “beer guy in wine country.” *CLICK HERE TO READ*
Food Trucks: Napa Valley’s Street Food
I am thrilled to share with you my first story for Napa Valley Life Magazine, “Food Trucks: Napa Valley’s Street Food” (slides 42-43 digital; pages 80-82 print). *CLICK HERE TO READ THE DIGITAL EDITION**CLICK HERE TO READ THE ONLINE EDITION*
Matt Parish: Balancing the art, science and business of winemaking
There are winemakers, then there is Matt Parish. The former director, officer, and chief winemaker at Constellation U.S., Treasury Wine Estates Americas, and NakedWines.com, Parish has come into his own with a professional life he describes as “a return to my hands-on winemaking, doing it myself instead of managing process and people.” *CLICK HERE TO READ*
La Cheve: A little piece of Mexico in Napa’s Old Adobe
Cinthya Cisneros describes La Cheve Bakery and Brews as “a little piece of Mexico that marries our passion for beer, food and baked goods.” *CLICK HERE TO READ*
Take a SIP
“Most impactful was that regardless of circumstances, human connection matters most. Madrigal’s wines are the threads that unite people, whether it be during a pandemic, a celebration, or everyday life. Chris Madrigal and his family personify ‘Nuestra Sangre,’ the bond that holds everyone together, especially in this unprecedented time of challenge.” *CLICK HERE TO READ*
Chefs at Home: The authentic Mexican dishes of Mercadito
Chef and co-owner Valentín (Nes) Atayde of Mercadito Food Truck hails from Mexico City, but moved to the U.S. in 2006. The business recently celebrated its fourth anniversary in Napa on April 16. He and his partner decided a food truck was an ideal “stepping-stone” due to the high cost of restaurant rental space. *CLICK […]
The hidden gems of Lake County
There is so much good happening in Lake County that it is worth revealing seven gems from Lower Lake to Lakeport to Upper Lake. *CLICK HERE TO READ*
La Saison Is Now
The professional and personal journey of Natalie and Jonathan (Jon) Niksa, owners of La Saison Napa Valley and Nappalachia, is a lifetime in the making, from East Coast beginnings to moving to the Napa Valley 15 years ago.*CLICK HERE TO READ*
Team Espiritu
At Charlie Palmer Steak Napa, two sous chefs — who call themselves Team Espiritu — have found a way to combine their love of their work and of each other. *CLICK HERE TO READ*
