Napa’s Empress M — A Feast for All Senses
In 2019 owner Margaret Wong, executive chef Peter Huang, and director of operations and business development Thomas Megna joined forces to create and open an upscale Chinese restaurant in Napa, Empress M, located on the city’s iconic Silverado Trail. Their passion for...
Napa’s Palisades Saloon — Elevating their Game
Expanding and Elevating Their Game According to Carly Bond Meyer, owner of Napa Palisades Saloon, her husband Chuck Meyer always said “I want the corner spot.” As she stepped over the fresh epoxy on the floors and sawdust from redwood tabletops salvaged from the Napa...
Napa’s finest Frank Family Vineyards
Setting the Standard for Napa Valley Entertaining Husband and wife vintners, Rich and Leslie Frank, fell in love with Napa Valley separately and fell in love at Frank Family Vineyards together. Before devoting themselves full-time as the proprietors of their...
Side Trip to MENDOCINO
Majestic Redwoods and Pinot Magic The map tells us that the journey to Mendocino village is 128 miles from downtown Napa on California Route 128. However, GPS cannot describe the experience that feels like a journey back in time. Founded at the start of the Gold Rush,...
Napa Valley’s Cooking with Karen Crouse
One of the best ways to build your confidence in cooking without a recipe is to start with salads. A simple yet savory salad can be more memorable than an elaborate entrée. Seasonal, garden-fresh ingredients are essential to salads. How they are prepared and assembled...
Napa Valley’s New West KnifeWorks
Functional Art for Everyday Life A tumultuous year of sheltering and staying in place forced many of us to seek comfort in the simplest of pleasures: a homegrown tomato, a chair placed within a small spotlight of sun, a homecooked meal, and the perfect tools with...
Napa Valley’s Model of Sustainability
Cherish Market Garden & Orchard Lynne Rodgers had just completed her education as a nurse practitioner when COVID disrupted her intended life path. As she witnessed the unprecedented shutdowns and closures within Napa Valley, she had an epiphany. “I realized that...
Napa Valley’s Best Vegetarian and Vegan
Variations of plant-based diets such as vegetarian and vegan have rapidly grown in popularity in recent years for ethical and wellness reasons. Farmers, food purveyors, chefs, and restaurants throughout the world have responded to the increased demand. Gone are the...
