From Burgers to Surf & Turf: Napa Valley Restaurant Week

You should know (if you hadn’t heard yet) that Napa Valley Restaurant Week is just one week away. Between January 20 and 27, over 50 Napa Valley restaurants are offering multi-course prix-fixe menus for lunch (at $20 or less per person) … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Travel Advice: Stags Leap District

Appellation Name: Stags Leap District Where: Napa County in California Officially Established:  January 27, 1989 Location: In southeastern Napa Valley, centered along the Silverado Trail. The appellation is roughly bounded by Yountville Cross Road on the north side, Oak Knoll Avenue on the … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Time To Go Out: Napa Valley Restaurant Week

If all of the rain has kept you at home, and your attitude has changed from “good, we need it” to “jeez, enough already,” then we’ve got a great motivator to get out exploring again: Napa Valley Restaurant Week. From January … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Clinic Ole Chili Ball: Calling All Wine Country Cowboys and Cowgirls

It’s party time, as the Clinic Ole Chili Ball is back!  On Saturday, August 24, between 4:30 and 9:00 pm you have the chance to revel in Chili Dishes created by professional chefs, Premium Wines crafted by local winemakers, and … –> please click here to continue reading –>

bASH Food and Wine Pairing Competition: Sip, Taste and Vote on April 13

If you don’t have anything planned yet for Saturday, April 13, we’ve got a fantastic suggestion for you!   Mark your calendars and go online NOW to purchase tickets for bASH, an annual food and wine event from Appellation St. Helena.  What is it?  Well, … –> please click here to continue reading –>

The Zinfandel Festival Turns 22

It’s time for the 2013 Zinfandel Festival!  ZAP (Zinfandel Advocates & Producers) proudly presents the 22nd Annual Zinfandel Festival in San Francisco, from January 31 – February 2, 2013.  You’ve probably heard about the massive Grand Tasting before, but did … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Top Ten Lunches in Napa Valley

Napa Valley has plenty of lunch options, including several upscale restaurants that promote seasonally changing menus based on locally grown and/or raised ingredients. But what if you’re not in the mood for a surprise?  Or you don’t feel like having to think?  … –> please click here to continue reading –>