Napa Valley is inspired by the Holiday Season. Storefronts, wineries, and city streets, sparkle with a variety of lights and showcase local creativity using red and green holiday decorations. Whether visiting the Napa Valley or whether you live locally, the holidays offer a reminder to thankfully enjoy the bounty of Napa. What better way than to treat yourself and your loved ones to a delicious meal at one of Napa’s incredible restaurants. Napa Valley Restaurants Open Christmas Eve Only Angele Restaurant & Bar This French Country restaurant recently celebrated its 11th anniversary. Impeccable service, outstanding cuisine, and innovative cocktails make Angele a local favorite and must-see for visitors. Visit on Christmas Eve from 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Bistro Don Giovanni For 20 years dinners looking for traditional and creative Italian dishes continue to rely upon Bistro Don Giovanni. Featuring Italian wines, welcoming hospitality, and an attentive staff, dinners leave with a full stomach and a warm heart. Open regular hours on Christmas Eve from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Bottega Restaurant Chef Michael Chiarello and his Bottega Restaurant in Napa Valley both remain recipients of numerous awards and critical acclaim. A visit to Bottega is truly a special treat to celebrate the holidays. The menu showcases local ingredients used to reflect dishes from regions throughout Italy. Open for lunch and dinner on Christmas Eve. Bouchon Bistro Chef Thomas Keller’s talented team succeeds in providing guests with a French bistro experience. Seasonal dishes are skillfully complemented by local wines. Opening at 11:00 am. and closing early at 10:15 p.m on Christmas Eve. Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen One of Chef Cindy Pawlcyn’s three Napa Valley restaurants, Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen combines charming ambiance with a diverse menu. This is a place to relax, slow down, and savor each bite of whichever winning dish
Napa Valley is inspired by the Holiday Season. Storefronts, wineries, and city streets, sparkle with a variety of lights and showcase local creativity using red and green holiday decorations. Whether visiting the Napa Valley or whether you live locally, the holidays offer a reminder to thankfully enjoy the bounty of Napa. What better way than…
In the illustrious Napa Valley, under the watchful eye of the sun, Napa Valley Festival del Sole returns for the eighth time. This event combines outstanding artistic performances by talented professionals and performances by talented youth with the wine, cuisine, and hospitality that has made Napa Valley popular worldwide. From July 12 to July 21, 2013 ticket holders are invited to over 60 events including concerts, art exhibits, exclusive winery events, and more. Festival del Sole hosts over 8,000 visitors each year. The long list of incredible performers includes: Sarah Chang - Award-winning, critically acclaimed violinist recognized as one of the world’s greatest talents. One of two performances featuring her unbelievable skill and passion on the violin is sold out. George Daugherty - This Emmy Award-winning national and international conductor will lead the Russian National Orchestra in a performance featuring ballet principal dancers and soloists from American Ballet, Ballet San Jose, and San Francisco Ballet. Audra McDonald - Ticket holders who purchased tickets as soon as they were available were quick to make the First Night Gala presented at Castello di Amorosa featuring Audra McDonald a sold out event. So far, during her incredible career, she has earned two Grammy Awards and five Tony Awards. This year’s Special Programs include the Bouchaine Young Artists Series which presents young musicians in free concerts at Jarvis Conservatory in downtown Napa, and more. The Wellness Series invites Dr. David B. Agus back after his sold out presentation last year. This year, Dr. Agus, a leading cancer doctor, researcher, and New York Times bestselling author, will present a Wellness Conversation on how to live a long and vigorous life. Another Wellness Conversation, “Cabernet & Chocolate,” presented by Dr. Melina Jampolis, discusses the power of food to prevent and and treat disease. Along with individual
In the illustrious Napa Valley, under the watchful eye of the sun, Napa Valley Festival del Sole returns for the eighth time. This event combines outstanding artistic performances by talented professionals and performances by talented youth with the wine, cuisine, and hospitality that has made Napa Valley popular worldwide. From July 12 to July 21,…
Looking for something unique for Mother’s Day this year? Napa Wine Tours has more than a few ideas for events in Napa Valley that will make Mother’s Day 2013 a special year. Napa Valley Wineries Domaine Carneros Mother’s Day Tea at Domaine Carneros is offered at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Both times are sold out but there is a waiting list. This popular celebration includes Domaine Chandon sparkling wines, tea service, sweets, tea sandwiches and scones. Chappellet Winery Chappellet Winery joins with Silverado Country Club for an unforgettable winemaker dinner on Thursday, May 9th as part of the Silverado’s Mother’s Day Weekend Celebration. Chappellet’s Winemaker, Phillip Corallo-Titus has partnered with Silverado’s Chef Jeffrey Jake to create an exquisite menu. Castello di Amorosa Castello di Amorosa hosts a Winemaker’s Luncheon on Friday, May 10th. Winemaker, Brooks Painter, and Associate Winemaker, Peter Velleno, will lead a tour of the vineyards surrounding the castle followed by a relaxing and delicious lunch at Castello di Amorosa’s Il Passito Patio. Napa Valley Restaurants Etoile Restaurant The Mother’s Day Tasting Menu at Etoile located at Domaine Chandon brilliantly pairs Domaine Chandon exclusive and reserve wines with a deliciously creative menu. Exclusive wines include Chandon Yountville Vintage Brut, 2007. Reserve wines on the menu are Chandon Reserve Blanc de Blancs and Chandon Reserve Pinot Noir Rose. The menu also includes still wines - Domaine Chandon, Chardonnay 2010 and Domaine Chandon, Pinot Noir, Carneros, 2010. FARM at Carneros Inn The family style Mother’s Day Brunch at FARM offers diners an array of outstanding choices such as Maine lobster bisque, Prime New York, Eggs Benedict, Ahi tuna, and a mini dessert trio consisting of lemon angel food cake with lemon curd and raspberries, blueberry macaroon napoleon with creme fraiche and almond, and dark chocolate coffee ganache with lady
Looking for something unique for Mother’s Day this year? Napa Wine Tours has more than a few ideas for events in Napa Valley that will make Mother’s Day 2013 a special year. Napa Valley Wineries Domaine Carneros Mother’s Day Tea at Domaine Carneros is offered at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Both times are sold…
“A meal without wine is like a day without sunshine,” according to Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, 19th Century French lawyer, politician, and gourmet. This is something restaurants in Napa Valley are keenly aware of. Each Napa Valley restaurant earning a Michelin Star (or three!) for 2013 have mastered the art of combining finely tuned cooking skills by award-winning chefs with fresh, local ingredients and perfectly paired Napa Valley wines to create a stunning dining experience. The Restaurant at Meadowood and The French Laundry each earned three stars while the others listed earned one star - all distinguishing themselves as some of the best places to visit listed in the 2013 Michelin Guide for the San Francisco Bay Area & Wine Country. The Restaurant at Meadowood The Restaurant at Meadowood is a truly unique experience. From the moment a guest calls to reserve a table the attention to detail begins. The guest is asked questions to assist Chef Christopher Kostow and his team in creating a specialized menu for each table. The wine cellar boasts more than 1200 labels to create a perfect wine pairing with dinner. The Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil Executive Chef, Robert Curry, serves an award-winning menu complimented by Wine Director, Kris Margerum’s, award-winning wine list at the Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil. Guests dine in the warmth of the inviting dining room or opt for patio seating featuring a beautiful panoramic view of Napa Valley. La Toque Chef Ken Frank’s La Toque restaurant is located inside the Westin Verasa Napa. Again, the combination of outstanding food paired with the perfect wine makes a visit to La Toque an unforgettable Napa Valley experience. Visitors create their own multi-course dinner from a variety of dishes. Redd Chef Richard Reddington offers a rare, creative, modern twist to Wine Country cuisine by
“A meal without wine is like a day without sunshine,” according to Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, 19th Century French lawyer, politician, and gourmet. This is something restaurants in Napa Valley are keenly aware of. Each Napa Valley restaurant earning a Michelin Star (or three!) for 2013 have mastered the art of combining finely tuned cooking skills by…
