Napa Valley Wine Train

Napa Valley Wine Train

When California pioneer Sam Brannan found gold in 1848, he at once started a business selling mining supplies, became California’s first millionaire, and published California’s first newspaper, the California Star. Flush with his newfound riches, Brannan next bought...
New West Knife Works

New West Knife Works

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

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

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

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

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...