Napa Valley Chocolate Extravaganza

Napa Valley Chocolate Extravaganza

Napa Valley is synonymous with many indulgences, such as luxurious retreats, fine wine, gourmet fare, and more. Not the least of such hedonistic endeavors is an homage to the art of fine chocolate that entices silky confection lovers from far and away. Chocolate...
Cooking with Karen Crouse

Cooking with Karen Crouse

Bread pudding’s origin dates to the 11th century in England as a use for stale bread so it would not go to waste. It has since graced the menus of fine restaurants around the globe. My recipe is a fusion of simple ingredients and easy techniques I have experimented...
Eiko’s New Menu Reveal

Eiko’s New Menu Reveal

Eiko’s Modern Japanese Cuisine is a favorite of Napa locals, with Chef Takeki Noma sending out a stream of exceptional dishes from his kitchen daily. The restaurant’s menu is expansive: Japanese tapas, signature “sushi” rolls, assorted tempura, and mouthwatering...
Chef Stefano Masanti

Chef Stefano Masanti

Fifteen-time Michelin Star Chef Stefano Masanti’s future was preordained at eight when he asked his parents for a chef’s jacket for Christmas. His father, Franco, bought the smallest jacket he could find, and his grandmother, Elsa, tailored it to fit him perfectly....
Redwoods and More

Redwoods and More

Humboldt County needn’t be humble about its vast appeal. Home to giant old-growth coast redwoods, majestic ocean beaches, charming Victorian towns, and a legendary Bigfoot, it’s 250 miles north from Downtown Napa to (great name!) Eureka, the quaint county...