Roadhouse 29 – Napa Valley’s Newest Smokehouse Has People Talking

On Wednesday, January 30th, Two Birds One Stone reopened as Roadhouse 29 offering up a barbeque experience with a casual feel. With delicious comfort food, economical pricing and a no tipping policy, it definitely has the Napa Valley talking. Rumors had been going around that Two Birds/One Stone was changing their concept dramatically into Roadhouse 29,…

Sources: Joel Gott Buys Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen

Joel Gott buys Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen off Railroad Avenue as well as Napa Valley Petroleum’s retail section on the corner of Main and Spring Streets in Saint Helena, Napa Valley. Rumors are flying around town that Joel Gott bought iconic Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen slated to close July 7th. He purchased the building in an ultra hush-hush…

Charlie Palmer Steak – Napa Valley’s New Cosmopolitan Hot Spot

The long anticipated Archer Hotel, smack in the middle of a seemingly quiet downtown Napa, has only been open for a few weeks. But inside there is a restaurant breathing new life as a metropolitan vibe is evolving at the new Charlie Palmer Steak. A lot of long-time locals in the Napa Valley frown upon…

Acacia House Revived Into High-End Restaurant & Resort in Napa Valley

Las Alcobas, the controversial resort just north of Saint Helena has revived a piece of Napa Valley history by renovating the old Victorian Acacia House into a comfortable, friendly, fine dining restaurant ran by Top Chef Masters winner and The Next Iron Chef competitor Chris Cosentino. I have only lived in Saint Helena for four years, and…