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I love a good dive bar! One with great ambiance and interesting characters, and a real solid bar-keep, Prince O’ Whales has all that and more. Steven Mayer is the owner, and his fantastic right hand man Rocky, makes a … Continue reading →

My new Napa friend Tiffany gave me a mini tasting at this very popular dinner spot in Downtown Napa for my last night. As you can see it was very limited, but gave me a little slice of heaven. Small … Continue reading →

You could call it a sports bar, or a neighborhood cheers bar, but Downtown Joe’s has a whole other thing going on. The staff is so friendly and the food well it’s just plain good, not you’re typical bar food, … Continue reading →

All you hear are crickets and birds on this secluded one and a half acres, just minutes away from Highway 29. A serene setting of shady trees and a trickling creek creates the perfect ambiance for a relaxing stay. Walking … Continue reading →

Every once in a while you get the treat of a lifetime, having lunch at Ca’Momi is just that. Getting to know the chefs and co-owners gave me a deeper insight as to why there is food that makes you … Continue reading →

There are lots and lots of wine tours in Napa Valley but Platypus came highly recommended. I think what sets them apart is a no nonsense approach as well as the friendly treatment toward their riders. My tour guide Michelle … Continue reading →

When I was a kid my Mom would take my brother and I out to dinner with her best friend and their kids. We used to go to Micelli’s pizza on La Cienaga in Los Angeles, for their spaghetti special … Continue reading →

Vintage Sweet Shop Chocolate tasting – Sat. Feb 8, 2014 A very small store located in Downtown Napa in the historic Napa Mill, it will be something that you should do when you visit Napa. Tasting rich beautiful wines with … Continue reading →

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 →