Sweetie Pies Pivots
Satisfying More Than a Sweet Tooth Toni Chiappetta took a slight detour this past spring from baking her popular pies, cakes, and cookies. The longtime proprietor of the Napa Mill-located Sweetie Pies saw a need, and she filled it. Chiapetta turned her bakery into a...
The Origins of Napa Valley’s Culinary Scene
What was the first restaurant in Napa County? That depends on the definition of “restaurant.” When Harrison Pierce erected the Empire Saloon on Main Street near Third in 1848, he became the first to sell meals in a building, as...
Food Trucks – Napa Valley’s Street Food
Napa Valley has a distinguished reputation as one of North America’s top culinary destinations, touting over 30 Michelin-rated restaurants, six with Michelin stars. But some of Napa’s most delectable menus can be found passionately prepared and served up among...
Breaking the Mold with Food & Wine Pairings
While serving an elegant Chardonnay with baked fish or a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with a juicy steak are safe bets for wine pairings, the recent explosion of fresh styles of cuisine has created exciting opportunities for wine and food lovers to break tradition...