In Napa County, about 15 minutes north of downtown Napa, the town of Yountville stays busy throughout the year. Visitors (and locals!) enjoy all Yountville has to offer. With over a dozen critically acclaimed restaurants and a collection of award-winning chefs at their helms, Yountville restaurants have earned a collection of Michelin Stars and loyal diners. Add a variety of luxurious accommodations and wineries creating world-class wines and it's obvious why Yountville is a top destination to visit in Napa Valley Wine Country. One of the best times to visit Yountville is this weekend during the 20th Annual Taste of Yountville. From Thursday, March 14th to Saturday, March 16th the town comes together to host a variety of special events. Friday evening, the Yountville Arts Committee presents an artist reception at the Yountville Community Center. Guests will meet over 40 local, celebrated artists with works for display and purchase. Saturday’s main event is a town-wide block party from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free and each tasting ticket is only $1. The list of local restaurants and wineries offering tastings includes: Cornerstone Cellars - fine Napa Valley wines created by an award-winning winemaker Freemark Abbey - this historic, century old winery has had the same skilled winemaker since 1985 Robert Mondavi Winery - taste a variety of wines from this legendary winery REDD - opened in 2005, Redd holds a Michelin Star Brix Restaurant - opened in 1996, this critcally acclaimed restaurant consistently receives awards for the view and the cuisine Bouchon - opened in 1998 by Thomas Keller, Bouchon also holds a Michelin Starr Live entertainment will be provided as well as guided tours of the garden at The French Laundry. Along with delicious, local food and wine, local talent will present their arts in categories including
In Napa County, about 15 minutes north of downtown Napa, the town of Yountville stays busy throughout the year. Visitors (and locals!) enjoy all Yountville has to offer. With over a dozen critically acclaimed restaurants and a collection of award-winning chefs at their helms, Yountville restaurants have earned a collection of Michelin Stars and loyal…
“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…