The French Fry Diaries

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 1680. The story goes that the Meuse River...
Napa Valley Turns Up the Music

Napa Valley Turns Up the Music

For decades, Napa Valley has been a mecca for creatives and for the most obvious of reasons: its natural beauty, its culture of fine dining and wine, its sophisticated and varied venues, and for the well-connected and affluent patrons who live in and regularly...
Howell Mountain

Howell Mountain

Atop the fog line draped over Napa Valley, the Howell Mountain AVA commands attention on the northern frontier of the Vaca Range around the town of Angwin. Spanning elevations from 1,400 to 2,200 feet, its rugged topography and volcanic soils epitomize terroir-driven...
Yountville Arts

Yountville Arts

Located in the heart of Napa Valley, Yountville is home to many of wine country’s premiere attractions: fine wine, haute cuisine, and luxe accommodations. It also boasts a vibrant arts community that complements its renowned culinary reputation, earning recognition as...
Volcano to the Sea

Volcano to the Sea

Romans sometimes call their city Caput Mundi—the capital of the world in Latin. And for centuries, it was just that. Romans famously moved, traveled, and conquered lands across the mundi, but there was nowhere more Roman outside the city than the Roman countryside. It...
Winter Wonderland: Lake Tahoe

Winter Wonderland: Lake Tahoe

One of the country’s top recreation destinations, Lake Tahoe is a mere three-hour drive from Napa. From north to south, the region features innumerable activities to please every interest: miles of hiking and biking trails, marinas, sandy beaches, golf courses, and,...