The Best Kept Secret: Cherish

The Best Kept Secret: Cherish

by | Oct 30, 2020 | Shop

Some of the best-kept secrets are those that are waiting to be discovered, a secret that embodies beauty, well- ness, and tradition, blending time-honored family values with a modern-day approach. For Lynne Rodgers, Cherish Market Garden and Orchard is a dream...
Sweetie Pies Pivots

Sweetie Pies Pivots

by | Oct 22, 2020 | EAT

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

The Origins of Napa Valley’s Culinary Scene

by | Sep 28, 2020 | EAT

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

Food Trucks – Napa Valley’s Street Food

by | Sep 28, 2020 | EAT

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

Breaking the Mold with Food & Wine Pairings

by | Sep 28, 2020 | EAT, SIP

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...