Guidebook for Napa

Greg

Lid sinds 2012

Guidebook for Napa

Food Scene

TORC

Some of the most creative dishes in Napa. Chef Sean O'Toole always knocks it out of the park. Make sure you get the Pakora's as a "bite" to start with.

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TORC

1140 Main St

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Some of the most creative dishes in Napa. Chef Sean O'Toole always knocks it out of the park. Make sure you get the Pakora's as a "bite" to start with.

Angele Restaurant & Bar

French Bistro cuisine set right on the river. Sit outdoors when the weather allows.

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Angele Restaurant & Bar

540 Main St

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French Bistro cuisine set right on the river. Sit outdoors when the weather allows.

Oenotri

Excellent wood fire pizza's and homemade pasta.

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Oenotri

1425 1st St

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Excellent wood fire pizza's and homemade pasta.

Cole's Chop House

REALLY good standard Steakhouse fare.

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Cole's Chop House

1122 Main St

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REALLY good standard Steakhouse fare.

La Toque

2 Star Michelin with a fantastic wine list. Located in the Westin Hotel. Chef Ken Frank has been a local fixture for two decades.

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La Toque

1314 McKinstry St

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2 Star Michelin with a fantastic wine list. Located in the Westin Hotel. Chef Ken Frank has been a local fixture for two decades.

The Charter Oak Restaurant

Casual restaurant from the folks that brought you The Restaurant at Meadowood. Crazy good burger and trust me, pay for the bread!

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The Charter Oak Restaurant

1050 Charter Oak Ave

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Casual restaurant from the folks that brought you The Restaurant at Meadowood. Crazy good burger and trust me, pay for the bread!

The French Laundry

3 Star Michelin. Need I say more. If you don't already have a reservation you won't be going. :)

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The French Laundry

6640 Washington St

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3 Star Michelin. Need I say more. If you don't already have a reservation you won't be going. :)

Mustards Grill

Iconic restaurant serving Napa for over 30 years and still at the top of their game. Chef Cindy Pawlcyn never stops surprising

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Mustards Grill

7399 St Helena Hwy

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Iconic restaurant serving Napa for over 30 years and still at the top of their game. Chef Cindy Pawlcyn never stops surprising

PRESS

Just received it's first Michelin Star as well as a Wine Spectator Wine List award. Former French Laundry chef Philip Teyssier is creating magic here.

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PRESS

587 St Helena Hwy

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Just received it's first Michelin Star as well as a Wine Spectator Wine List award. Former French Laundry chef Philip Teyssier is creating magic here.

C CASA Napa

Creative Mexican street food in the Oxbow Public Market

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C CASA Napa

610 1st St

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Creative Mexican street food in the Oxbow Public Market

Gott's Roadside

Luxury Burgers, Fries & Shakes. Be prepared to spend what you'd spend at a restaurant though. Get the Ahi Burger, Sweet Potato Fries and a Black & White Shake. There is also one in St. Helena across from Merryvale Winery.

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Gott's Roadside

644 1st St

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Happy's Donut Tree

Best donuts in town. Get there early because when they're gone they're gone!

Happy's Donut Tree

1655 W Imola Ave

Best donuts in town. Get there early because when they're gone they're gone!

Sweetie Pies Bakery

Great array of breakfast and all-day sweets and they have miniature versions of some of their cakes and pies.

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Sweetie Pies Bakery

520 Main St

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Great array of breakfast and all-day sweets and they have miniature versions of some of their cakes and pies.

Woodhouse Chocolate

Amazing and inventive chocolates. Worth traveling to.

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Woodhouse Chocolate

1367 Main St

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Amazing and inventive chocolates. Worth traveling to.

Model Bakery

Excellent baked goods. Bread and English Muffins excel.

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Model Bakery

644 1st St

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Excellent baked goods. Bread and English Muffins excel.

Bouchon Bakery

The best pastries in the Valley, bar none. Whatever you desire, the Croissants, Pain Au Chocolat, Pain Au Raisan, seasonal tarts, cookies, etc all excel.

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Bouchon Bakery

6528 Washington St

55 locals raden deze aan

The best pastries in the Valley, bar none. Whatever you desire, the Croissants, Pain Au Chocolat, Pain Au Raisan, seasonal tarts, cookies, etc all excel.

The Q Restaurant & Bar

Excellent BBQ and Southern cooking. Get one of their frozen Mai Tai to help get over the wine coma.

The Q Restaurant & Bar

1313 Bel Aire Plaza

Excellent BBQ and Southern cooking. Get one of their frozen Mai Tai to help get over the wine coma.

Sunshine Cafe

Great old fashioned breakfasts. Excellent quality, inexpensive (for Napa!) and things like real maple syrup. They also know what the term “crispy bacon” means too! Insiders tip, if the wait is long go right next door to the bar. Owned by the same people and you can have breakfast there. Never a wait.

Sunshine Cafe

Oxbow Public Market

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Oxbow Public Market

610 1st St

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Drinks & Nightlife

Cadet Beer and Wine Bar

Great Craft Beers and wine list. A young crowd.

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Cadet Beer and Wine Bar

930 Franklin St

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Great Craft Beers and wine list. A young crowd.

Archer Hotel Napa

A great open lobby and bar with lots of seating. Check out the rooftop bar!

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Archer Hotel Napa

1230 1st St

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A great open lobby and bar with lots of seating. Check out the rooftop bar!

The Fink

Local vintner Judd Finkelstein always wanted a cocktail after a day of wine so he decided to just open up his own bar. Great cocktails inspired from around the world and some small bites of you need to nosh. Don’t miss the warm, homemade chocolate chip cookie if it’s late and you have the munchies.

The Fink

Cadet Beer and Wine Bar

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Cadet Beer and Wine Bar

930 Franklin St

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Chispa | Food + Drink

Wineries and wine excursions

These are some of my favorite wineries, most of which do need advance reservations. It's customary to purchase wine when tasting at private wineries as this is how they survive. Some will have tasting fees that will be refunded with a purchase but make sure you inquire about their policy.

Crocker & Starr

Pam Starr is just that, a "STAR" winemaker in Napa Valley since the mid 80's. This is a charming, laid back winery and experience, with price points that appeal to all buyers.

Crocker & Starr

700 Dowdell Ln

Pam Starr is just that, a "STAR" winemaker in Napa Valley since the mid 80's. This is a charming, laid back winery and experience, with price points that appeal to all buyers.

Acumen Wine Gallery

Great place to relax in downtown Napa for wine tasting.

Acumen Wine Gallery

1315 1st St

Great place to relax in downtown Napa for wine tasting.

Darioush

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Darioush

4240 Silverado Trail

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Ashes & Diamonds Winery

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Ashes & Diamonds Winery

4130 Howard Ln

13 locals raden deze aan

HALL St. Helena

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HALL St. Helena

401 Saint Helena Highway

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Progeny Winery

1032 Mt Veeder Rd

FRIAS Family Vineyard

1886 El Centro Ave

Cliff Lede Vineyards

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Cliff Lede Vineyards

1473 Yountville Cross Rd

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Tamber Bey Vineyards

1251 Tubbs Ln

Brand Napa Valley

I was the Estate Director here for two years helping to build up it's image. One of Napa's "Cult" wineries on Pritchard Hill, the Rodeo Drive of Napa Valley.

Brand Napa Valley

90 Long Ranch Rd

I was the Estate Director here for two years helping to build up it's image. One of Napa's "Cult" wineries on Pritchard Hill, the Rodeo Drive of Napa Valley.

Continuum Estate

Owned by the children and grandchildren of Robert Mondavi, this is another Pritchard Hill Winery that makes beautiful Bordeaux Blend wines. Views are stunning.

Continuum Estate

1677 Sage Canyon Road

Owned by the children and grandchildren of Robert Mondavi, this is another Pritchard Hill Winery that makes beautiful Bordeaux Blend wines. Views are stunning.

Gandona Winery

Beautiful Cabernets produced on Pritchard Hill, with an incredible view of Lake Hennessy.

Gandona Winery

1533 Sage Canyon Road

Beautiful Cabernets produced on Pritchard Hill, with an incredible view of Lake Hennessy.

Keenan Winery Napa Valley

3660 Spring Mountain Road

Mayacamas Vineyards & Winery

Incredible views and long lasting wines.

Mayacamas Vineyards & Winery

Incredible views and long lasting wines.

Cathiard Vineyard

Famed Bordeaux Chateau Smith Haut-Lafitte owners Florence and Daniel Cathiard have transformed a late 1800's stone winery into pure magic. The wines are remarkable. Tasting fee, but truly a worthwhile splurge.

Cathiard Vineyard

Revana Family Vineyards

B Cellars

If you’re a wine geek and looking for the winery that has more wines made from Beckstoffer Vyds, well, this would be your nirvana. All selections are great and their food & wine pairing is amazing. Highly recommended if you’re looking to see how food & wine work together.

B Cellars

703 Oakville Cross Rd

Staglin Family Vineyard

One of Napa's most iconic properties, The Staglin's year in and year out produce stunning Cabernet and for me, Napa's most lovely Chardonnay (since Napa isn't really known for great Chard). I ran Direct to Consumer Sales and their Wine Club for 3.5 years and can tell you their commitment to the quality of the wine they produce knows no bounds. Highly recommended.