New West Knife Works

New West Knife Works

by | Aug 18, 2022 | EAT, Shop

Visitors to St. Helena’s Main Street have no doubt stopped mid-stride to admire the colorful cutlery displays visible through New West KnifeWorks’ storefront window. The retail store resembles an art gallery; walls are adorned with frames for custom Damascus knives....
Sensational Summer Salads

Sensational Summer Salads

by | Jul 18, 2022 | EAT

It is summer in Napa Valley, which means there is a bounty of salad-ready vegetables and fruits. When one thinks about salads, likely the most ordinary immediately come to mind. However, local restaurants have elevated the salad experience to another level. Chefs have...
Dirty Girl Donuts

Dirty Girl Donuts

by | May 9, 2022 | EAT

When asked for the most popular donut flavor, Marisa Wondolleck immediately exclaimed, “Maple bacon!” The choice could not have been easy. Marisa’s “Dirty Girl Donuts” displays an incredible selection of flavors that rotate monthly with the seasons and holidays. From...
Eiko’s Modern Japanese Cuisine

Eiko’s Modern Japanese Cuisine

by | May 9, 2022 | EAT

Story By: Elizabeth Smith // Photos By: Bob McClenahan Created for Locals by Locals One of downtown Napa’s most popular restaurants, Eiko’s Modern Japanese Cuisine, would not be the success it is today without its longtime culinary team – executive chef Tateki Noma,...
Napa Valley’s Empress M

Napa Valley’s Empress M

by | May 9, 2022 | EAT

Story By: Elizabeth Smith // Photos By: Bob McClenahan A Chinese Experience with a Napa Twist In December 2020, under the leadership of restauranteur Margaret Wong, executive chef Peter Huang, and director of operations, Thomas Megna, Empress M opened its doors to...
The CIA at Copia

The CIA at Copia

by | May 9, 2022 | EAT

In the heart of downtown Napa is The Culinary Institute of America’s food and culture center—The CIA at Copia—playing host to various events, festivals, industry conferences, culinary classes, boot camps, and of course, restaurants, pop-ups, and unique dining...