On May 14th 2016, the new Davis Estates tasting room and caves opened for business with three wine experiences, by appointment only. Two weeks ago while having lunch at SolBar in Calistoga, I decided to try the Davis Estates Reserve Sauvignon Blanc. It was so good, crisp and refreshing, I immediately thought to email them to get…
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Ciccio – Cozy Italian Restaurant in Yountville – Napa Valley
Ciccio is a quaint little Italian place on the north end of Yountville. You won’t find it on Open Table and you can’t call up and make a reservation. Getting a table is half the battle. Located in the old Italian grocery store built in 1916, Ciccio is an intimate dining experience with high…
Two Birds One Stone – New Restaurant ‘Killing it’ in Napa Valley
Spent a late Friday afternoon at Two Birds/One Stone, the latest hotspot celebrating asian inspired dishes and exclusive wines from local winemakers. I’ve been anticipating my visit to Two Birds/One Stone since it opened a few months ago. Growing up in Hawaii, I came to love asian inspired cuisine and it was exciting to find out we…
Lunch at Bistro Jeanty – French Cuisine in Napa Valley
In the heart of Yountville, lies the quaint french eatery, Bistro Jeanty. Bistro Jeanty is my go-to place in Yountville, California. In a town that Thomas Keller made famous with Bouchon Bakery and The French Laundry, lies a plethora of dining options to choose from. Bistro Jeanty gives you a true french feel, with a large patio…
Twomey Harvest Celebration – 2014 Single Vineyard Pinot Noir Wine & Food Pairing
On Saturday, Twomey Cellars rolled out the 2014 Single Vineyard Pinot Noirs. They held a harvest celebration which let the wine club members taste new releases. Membership has its benefits. Twomey unveiled four new single vineyard pinots for 2014. Among them were, The Monument Tree, Last Stop, Soberanes and Bien Nacido. Gourmet appetizers were prepared by…
St. Supéry – Bacon and Cabernet Wine Pairing in Napa Valley
Everybody loves a good wine and food pairing, especially if it includes bacon and cabernet sauvignon. With International Bacon Day and Cabernet Day falling right around Labor Day weekend, there was a lot of celebrating going on in Napa Valley, and a lot of bacon being enjoyed. I had found out through Twitter (thank you…
Cook Tavern Saint Helena – Weekend Brunch
The first weekend of college football had arrived. With that in mind, I decided to wander down to Cook Tavern to eat brunch and watch the big screen. Cook Tavern is located on Main Street in Saint Helena, next to its sister restaurant Cook Saint Helena. Cook Tavern has been open almost 2 years and is a haven…
Carpe Diem – Seize the Ostrich Burger
I recently dined at a restaurant I haven’t been to in quite some time, to revisit my beloved ostrich burger… and I brought along a friend – a 2014 Walt Pinot Noir Sierra Mar. I used to frequent the Carpe Diem Wine Bar all the time. I would eagerly make the 16 mile journey to downtown Napa…
Wine, Bubbles and Bites – Happy Hour at Market St. Helena
There are no shortage of options for happy hour in the Napa Valley. Most establishments run a happy hour between 4pm-6pm. There are a couple that deviate from this time frame and Wine, Bubbles and Bites is one such happy hour. Wines, Bubbles and Bites at Market St. Helena runs from 3-6pm Monday-Thursday, also offering their full menu with larger…
Mikuni – Sushi in the Village at Northstar
I recently stumbled across this fantastic sushi restaurant in the heart of Northstar California. I wasn’t planning on doing an article about the sushi restaurant that we accidentally came across Saturday in the Village at Northstar. After heading to a neighboring restaurant that happened to be closed for an event, we reluctantly walked to Mikuni Japanese Restaurant &…