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This place was such a nice surprise. It’s a little way from the heart of downtown Napa, and from all the bustling inside; it looks like this is where the locals gather. No tourist trap here, just live music and … Continue reading →

If your staying at The Napa Winery Inn this place is very convenient, you just walk out the back parking lot and your there. It’s got a Cheers vibe to it, with a very busy bar, even during lunchtime. My … Continue reading →

A very old restored Victorian with lots of history, not for the faint of heart. When you step into the foyer, you notice this very long staircase leading up to the second floor, the kind of staircase where the mistress … Continue reading →

I did this fun wine train last year, and was asked to come back and cook with the fantastic chef Kelly McDonald. The first time I rode the train it was a bright sun filled day, but this day it … Continue reading →

What a great way to see historic downtown, and the Mansion District of Napa, and get some exercise at the same time. I met George Webber when he was doing a tour in the garden at The Churchill Manor; I … Continue reading →

From the outside you would think you were going to a Carrows, not a dinner house with a great wine menu and outstanding food. This place will fool you, what used to be a Marie Calendar is now Oventi, with … Continue reading →

This used to be the John Muir Inn, similar to a Best Western; it had just undergone a lot of renovation, and was still getting a facelift when I got there. The front entrance was under construction, but that really … Continue reading →

Located right next door to The Wine Way Inn, literally you can walk out the front door and be at the spa in sixty seconds. It is very convenient, as well as a nice way to spend a few stolen … Continue reading →

Calistoga is one of my favorites places on earth. It boosts outstanding Napa Valley wines, but more important for me it has the most rejuvenating mineral baths on earth. The Wine Way Inn will help you escape into a peaceful … Continue reading →

This place has been open for 27 years, so it is somewhat of a staple in Napa. It is off the beaten path near the Wal-Mart, but pushed back from a street parking lot. It is an independent structure, which … Continue reading →