ARTESA WINERY
Story By: Fran Miller // Photos Courtesy of Artesa Winery Born in Barcelona. Raised in Napa Valley. With more than 400 wineries within the Napa Valley, Amy Poehler had her pick of picturesque sites from which to film scenes for her Netflix film Wine Country. She chose...
MATERRA | CUNAT FAMILY VINEYARDS
Story By: Layne Randolph // Photos By: Neena Heitz Expanding for the Future When warmly greeted at their car with a glass of wine and a smile, Materra’s guests immediately know they are in for something special. Situated on a 50-acre property in the Oak Knoll District...
VAULT WINE & ARTIFACTS CALISTOGA
Story By: Fran Miller // Proprietor-Vintners Mario Sculatti and Trevor Mallett // Photos Courtesy of Vault Wine & Artifacts Curating the Best of Napa Originality within the world of wine tasting typically consists of tasting room architecture, ambiance, and...
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
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
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
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...
Napa Valley’s Best Italian
Immigrants to the Napa Valley include a large number of Italians who arrived in Napa Valley as early as the mid-to-late 19th century. Along with their family heritage came traditional family recipes, some of which remain on menus today. Whether they be old-world style...