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The French Fry Diaries
The history of French fries is long and convoluted, with many countries claiming to be the birthplace of this delicious and popular snack. According to one legend, French fries were first created in Belgium in the winter of...
Cooking with Karen Crouse
This simple, healthy, and delectable dish will add a burst of color and flavor to any meal as an appetizer or side dish option. Since they only take about 10 minutes to prepare, this recipe allows me to cook while visiting...
Sonoma County’s Highway 12
The ribbon of vineyard-lined roadway from Napa Valley to Sonoma County (or vice-versa) is home to miles of history and exceptional wine in a relaxed, tranquil setting. The mostly two-lane rural Highway 12 winds through...
Visit Vacaville
It’s under 30 miles from Napa to Vacaville, but the drive is on a curvy route into Solano County, which some folks cheekily refer to as “Napa’s Backside.” Others call this the “Petite Sirah Capital of the World.” One thing...
Little Gems: Napa Valley’s Family-Owned Markets
The farmers market scenes in Calistoga, Napa, and St. Helena are always bustling on weekends, but there is also a formidable selection of local, family-owned and operated markets that are open year-round, and luckily, for...
Four Locations of Villa Corona
In 1972, Ismael and Guillermina Villaseñor opened Villa Azteca Mexican Restaurant in the Bel Aire Plaza in Napa. While operating Villa Azteca, Ismael opened Villa Corona in 1983, managing both locations until he sold Villa...
Clif Family’s Distinctive Wine & Food Pairing Experiences
Wine tasting and food pairings within the Napa Valley are nothing new. Visitors can find wineries featuring caviar tastings and three-course meals. There are wineries that offer chocolate tastings and even bacon pairings....
The Lincoln
Perched above the Napa River, The Lincoln is downtown Napa’s newest restaurant from local hospitality veterans Michael LeBlanc (Ace & Vine in Napa) and Adam Snyder (Hazies, Redford, The Brixton, Taverna...
Heritage Fire
Cooking over a fire infuses flavors like none other; the char sear seals in juices for a mouthwatering experience that is always a pleasure. Heritage Fire is an outdoor event that takes the quintessential backyard pastime...
Mustard’s Grill Turns Forty
Named for the wild mustard flowers that bloom in Napa vineyards every spring, Mustard’s Grill, the iconic Yountville roadhouse created by Cindy Pawlcyn, celebrated 40 delicious years this summer. The legendary...
Boisset Collection’s Executive Chef Rafael Molina
Bopping into the room with a smile and a bottle of fresh green juice in his hand, Executive Chef Rafael Molina does not immediately read as a “French Chef.” For one thing, he’s lean. He attributes it to the intermittent...
C CASA: Nothing Beats Fresh, Delicious and Healthy
“The first time I bit into a fresh-from-the-sea fish taco on the beach in Baja, there was no forgetting the taste. It was a life-changing experience,” recalled Catherine Bergen, founder of C CASA in the Napa Oxbow Public...
A Weekend in St. Helena
Considered the Beverly Hills of Northern California, St. Helena offers a potpourri of experiences on and beyond its long stretch of Highway 29. The small city is sandwiched between Rutherford and Calistoga and touts some of...
Picnic Party
Picnics possess the power to remind one of their youth, recalling days of bare feet, running free through tall grass while the grown-ups carried a straw basket packed to the brim with goodies to a pristinely groomed patch...
Chill Out This Summer
Here’s the scoop. Just about everyone has a sweet tooth, and as the warm summer temperatures start to climb, it’s time for ice cream. When it comes to cool, sweet treats, Napa Valley cafés offer artisanal treats, including...
A Weekend in Yountville
Set against a backdrop of the Mayacamas mountains, Yountville is a storybook destination in the heart of the Napa Valley. Its 1.5 square miles of pristinely landscaped streets are peppered with luxury hotels, shops, and...
Priest Ranch
Visitors to the Napa Valley have an abundance of choices when selecting their wine tasting opportunities. But few wineries or tasting rooms can match the originality of Priest Ranch. The Vaca Mountain range producer of...
Napa Yard Oxbow Gardens
Where the Napa River flows past the famous Oxbow District, where Robert Mondavi created Copia Gardens, the new Napa Yard Oxbow Gardens presents a one-stop shop for fun, food, and entertainment. The amazing outdoor space is...
Villa Corona Restaurants
In 1960 Ismael and Guillermina Villaseñor immigrated from Mexico to San Francisco, California to make a new life in the United States. To support his family, Ismael started picking fruit in the bay area but soon got his...
Dining Alfresco
As spring blossoms in the Valley, ‘tis the perfect season for alfresco dining. The warm, sunny days beckon any excuse to spend more time outside, especially when it comes to eating and drinking. Whether extending a lunch...
