Napa’s Empress M — A Feast for All Senses

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 Valley’s Cooking with Karen Crouse

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 Model of Sustainability

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

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...