Picayune Cellars Fall Release Party

Picayune Cellars Fall Release Party

Come celebrate the new releases of our single vineyard 2021 Gamble Sauvignon Blanc and 2019 Padlock red blend! We’ll kick off the occasion with a full BBQ spread–complete with all the fixings, live music from Picayune fan-favorite Chance McCaulley,...
Sensational Summer Salads

Sensational Summer Salads

It is summer in Napa Valley, which means there is a bounty of salad-ready vegetables and fruits. When one thinks about salads, likely the most ordinary immediately come to mind. However, local restaurants have elevated the salad experience to another level. Chefs have...
Dirty Girl Donuts

Dirty Girl Donuts

When asked for the most popular donut flavor, Marisa Wondolleck immediately exclaimed, “Maple bacon!” The choice could not have been easy. Marisa’s “Dirty Girl Donuts” displays an incredible selection of flavors that rotate monthly with the seasons and holidays. From...
Eiko’s Modern Japanese Cuisine

Eiko’s Modern Japanese Cuisine

Story By: Elizabeth Smith // Photos By: Bob McClenahan Created for Locals by Locals One of downtown Napa’s most popular restaurants, Eiko’s Modern Japanese Cuisine, would not be the success it is today without its longtime culinary team – executive chef Tateki Noma,...
Napa Valley’s Empress M

Napa Valley’s Empress M

Story By: Elizabeth Smith // Photos By: Bob McClenahan A Chinese Experience with a Napa Twist In December 2020, under the leadership of restauranteur Margaret Wong, executive chef Peter Huang, and director of operations, Thomas Megna, Empress M opened its doors to...