Brannan’s Grill Closes in Calistoga It is the sign of the times in the Napa Valley. Another one of Napa Valley’s oldest restaurants, Brannan’s Grill closed in Calistoga. It is a different clientele in the Napa Valley these days, even in the sleepy and laid-back town of Calistoga. We have noticed a steady change in … Read more
Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen to close on July 7, 2018 All the locals know about Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen, it is the spot to talk about wine, vineyards, and everyday Napa Valley life. Tourists love the eclectic menu and the enjoyable atmosphere of Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen. Sadly, Cindy Palwcyn is closing her beloved restaurant on Saturday, July 7, … Read more
The Margrit Mondavi Summer Concert Series 2018 – 49th Year The Margrit Mondavi Summer Concert Series is one of the great summer traditions in the Napa Valley. Check your travel calendar and purchase your tickets as soon as you can. The Margrit Mondavi Summer Concert Series takes place on five consecutive Saturday evenings beginning … Read more
Announcing Events at Copia – The CIA presents Conversations at Copia Each month the CIA at Copia in Napa will host weekend-long Conversations on timing topics of that impact our lives. The next event will be on April 7-8, Sustainable Seafood and Bay Area Watersheds. We as individuals can contribute to sustaining the wondrous world … Read more
The Napa Valley is one of the hottest wine travel destinations in the world Tasting wine at a Napa Valley winery varies from $20 to $100, depending upon the level of tastings Many Napa Valley wineries require an appointment for tasting wines This is the fifth year in succession that we have tracked Napa Valley … Read more
Napa Valley is open for business and needs your support The Wine Country Fires took their toll on thousands of homeowners and other industries. There are 42 reported deaths from the fires. Several wineries suffered significant damage, but the majority are up and running. The entire community of Napa Valley needs your support. Without tourism, … Read more
Coombsville, Caldwell Vineyards, and the Legendary John Caldwell Napa Valley travelers, take heed: Don’t miss out on the Coombsville AVA and its wineries. The Coombsville AVA is just east of the town of Napa at the foot of the Vaca Mountains. It is part of the Napa Valley, but easy to miss because it is far … Read more
Materra Cunat – high tech and Merlot Are you looking for a winery off the beaten path in the Napa Valley? Try the Materra Cunat Family Vineyards on Big Ranch Road. Big Ranch Road is located in the Oak Knoll AVA, a sub-appellation of the Napa Valley. Big Ranch is close to the downtown area of Napa … Read more
Zuzu – fine dining for less than $100 Ask a Napa resident or a Napa seasoned tourist where to dine, and surely Zuzu will be on the list of recommended restaurants. From the outside, it may not look like much, but the food is authentic Spanish Tapas. Tapas are small plates of delicious flavored foods … Read more
Bragg Vineyards in Calistoga – family owned, small and hidden There are said to be more than 400 “Brick and Mortar” wineries in the Napa Valley. For such a small wine region, the distance from one end of the Valley to the other is 27 miles, that is an enormous density of wineries. Many tourists drive along … Read more