E. & J. Gallo’s California Brandy House, which opened in November in Napa’s First Street Complex, offers tastings and bottle purchases of premium California brandies, Argonaut and Germain-Robin. *CLICK HERE TO READ*
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Napa Valley Life Magazine Fall 2020 Issue
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 […]
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*
Bar Lucia now open in Napa at the Oxbow Public Market
In late February, Kara Haspel Lind, founder of Kara’s Cupcakes, was poised to launch her new wine bar and restaurant, Bar Lucia, when COVID-19 halted her plans. *CLICK HERE TO READ*
Chefs at Home: Archetype’s Cauliflower Steak
In 2018, owners Ann Ernish-Backen and Howard Backen rebranded Archetype to reflect their “values for family, community, and health” with a menu Ernish-Backen describes as “celebrating and showcasing a plant-forward lifestyle, wild seafood, and pasture-raised meats.” *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 […]
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*
Le Paris Cafe opens in Napa
I am delighted to share with you my second food feature for the Napa Valley Register, which was published Tuesday, December 31, 2019. *CLICK HERE TO READ*
