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 Deli Delicious Food |
1345 Healdsburg Avenue Napa Valley, CA 95448 United States +1 707 433 7151 http://www.bigjohnsmarket.com/... |
For the last 10 years Big John's Market has been one of the favorite stores selling traditional grocery items in Napa and Sonoma county. The store features a Deli wherein one can relish sandwiches, salads, soups, bread, desserts and other local specialties. The deli also serves custom cut meat items, chester fried chicken and sushi. Also the place has an extensive collection of organic wines and gourmet cheese. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Culinary delight |
6534 Washington Street Napa Valley, CA 94599 United States +1 707 944 8037 http://www.frenchlaundry.com/ |
Chef/owner Thomas Keller continues his commitment to local, fresh, seasonal foods. At Bouchon, in quaint Yountville, the focus is on the art of casual Parisian bistro, home cooking. The decor, in bistro fashion, is simple and yet elegantly modern. The dinning room is dimly lit, complementing the vibrant burgundy color-palate of the décor. The atmosphere is warm, inviting and always lively. The staff works in unison, leaving no glass empty. Bouchon, is where locals, and tourists crowd on weekends, flock for a good time and meal - always filled with laughter and joy. The zinc bar is ever so crowded with patrons waiting to be seated and those seeking for a cocktail. The food and plating have no frills or fuss, instead the concentration is on the meal. Presentation accentuates technique. In other words, the focus is how precision in technique brings to life ordinary food, like chicken in the Poulet Rôti. The roasted chicken is lightly seasoned and basted in its own juice -after it is roasted, adding moisture to the already tenderized skin. The chicken skin, a sun-kissed golden brown, is crispy and flavorful. The kitchen excels on comfort foods like French onion soup, quiches and French fries. The Pommes Frites are perfectly fried, while the interior of the French fry remains moist. The magic here is the ability to turn everyday ingredients into refined meals through the attention to deal. Profiteroles are the best way to end your meal: golden-flaky puff pastry is filled with homemade vanilla ice cream drowning in chocolate sauce – served table-side. Reservations are required, especially on weekends when the entire Napa Valley is overwhelmed with tourists. In 2007, the inaugural year of the Michelin Guide San Francisco, Bay Area & Wine Country, Bouchon was awarded a Michelin Star. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rustic charm |
1250 Lincoln Ave Napa Valley, CA 94515 United States +1 707 942 4101 http://www.napabeer.com |
In an area best known for highbrow tastes and attitudes, this gem offers a welcomed touch of rustic reality. Located inside the Calistoga Inn, this restaurant and brewery is a clandestine retreat from the heavy flow of tourists in Napa. Its patio overlooks the banks of the Napa River and during the warm months, the kitchen staff can be seen cooking outdoors over wood-fired grills. The menu harvests a wide range of global influences, including Spanish, Mexican and Jamaican. Starter plates are diverse and perfect for sharing. The Country Paella - saffron rice with imported chorizo, chicken, shellfish and vegetables - stands out in a menu of meats, fishes and pastas. An adjacent brewery serves award-winning micro-brews. Visit on the weekend for live acoustic music in its pub. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Eclectic California fusion cuisine |
500 Main Street Suite G Napa Valley, CA 94559 United States +1 707 254 9690 http://www.celadonnapa.com/ |
This popular gem opened in 1996. Its celebrated owner/chef, Greg Cole, a graduate of New York's Culinary Institute of America, also has extensive training in winemaking. Chic yet unpretentious, the cozy interior contains brick walls, huge arched windows, high ceilings and colorful paintings. On a sunny day, join locals and tourists at one of the outdoor tables fronting Napa Creek. Lunch includes delectable dishes like the Grilled Tombo Tuna Salad with Macadamia Nuts and the notable Oyster Po' Boy. Specialty dinner items include the Jerked Pork Chop with Black Beans and the daily fish special. There is an extensive wine list (USD15 corkage fee). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A local hotspot |
1327 Railroad Avenue Napa Valley, CA 94574 United States +1 707 963 1200 http://www.cindysbackstreetkit... |
Centrally located in St. Helena, this popular eatery owned by Cindy Pawlcyn serves delicious sandwiches and mouth-watering fish, chicken, pork and steak dishes. The petite food menu is divided into small plates and large plates. And the bar features chilled beer, delectable cocktails, and freshly squeezed lemonade. Under the desserts category, you can choose from pies, puddings and cakes. You can sample some locally-produced wine along with your food each Thursday night, too. All-in-all, great meals, friendly service and a festive atmosphere are what you can look forward to when you dine here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fish in the Middle of Wine Country |
641 Main Street Napa Valley, CA 94574 United States +1 707 963 0700 http://www.gofishrestaurant.net/ |
The brainchild of Cindy Pawlcyn, Go Fish is an elegant restaurant dedicated to seafood. The decor is a breezy and crisp. White is the central color with accents of blue, reminiscent of being out at sea. Tables are plush booths, unless you're at the sushi bar. The sushi bar is large and pristine, a world away from the dining room. Service at the sushi bar is attentive and personalized. Only the freshest fish are handled and served - all with immaculate precision. The menu is large offering traditional surf & turf and fish & chips. The real treats occur in dishes that fuse Californian and Pacific Rim flavors, like in the Chili Lime Gulf Prawns served with egg noodles and a red-curry coconut broth. Whether its lunch or dinner, Go Fish is refreshing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Casual and spacious |
1339 Pearl St Suite 104 Napa Valley, CA 94559 United States +1 707 224 9161 http://www.therestaurantpearl.com |
This comfortable and cozy restaurant is filled with vibrant colors and visually compelling artwork. Favorite treats include a dish of six oysters, as well as the homemade tortillas. The place caters mostly to locals who come in for the New York Steak Au Poivre and the many pasta and fish specials. The wine list is superb, concentrating on several local varietals and topping out at USD45 for the most expensive bottle. It is a spacious and casual place to dine with incredible service. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Napa Valley Innovation |
807, Main Street Napa Valley, CA 94559 United States +1 707 252 4474 http://www.pilarnapa.com/ |
At Pilar, located in downtown Napa, innovation is the name of the game. The lunch menu, while paying homage to home cookin' with items as simple as a ham 'n' cheese sandwich, also features inventions as exotic as crab tostadas and lamb lasagna. At dinner, meals are a bit less linguistically whimsical, but no less elegant. Venison flank steak, pan-fried sand dabs and day boat scallops are just a few of the choice offerings you might find on a visit to this culinary mecca. Dessert brings a whole selection of favorites, once again perked up with helpings of fresh fruit and other bits of goodness. Don't forget the expertly assembled beer and wine lists. Also, Pilar offers cooking class for a $35 fee. Visit their website for details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Casual and cool |
587 St. Helena Highway South Highway 29 Napa Valley, CA 94574 United States +1 707 967 0550 http://www.presssthelena.com/ |
This top-notch restaurant is as famous for its view as for meats and seafood. Trees and flowers frame the exterior, while floor-to-ceiling wine racks, huge chairs and crystal accessories add to the cozy ambiance created by the roaring fireplace indoors. The food here is as delicious as it looks - you will find yourself eating your way through roasts and grills, casseroles and delicious desserts (the Baked Alaska comes highly recommended!). The wine list is a surprise, for it features some rare vintages alongside local varietals. The staff is friendly and informative, if a little tardy. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Feast til You're Blue in the Face |
6480, Washington Street Napa Valley, CA 94599 United States +1 707 944 2222 http://www.reddnapavalley.com |
No trip to the Napa Valley would be complete without a meal at Redd. Home of mind-blowing innovative seasonal menus and top-notch wine pairings. This Yountville gourmet destination keeps connoisseurs guessing - and drooling for more. The decor is minimalist: a strict color palate of whites and blacks with traces of natural wood. The large windows keep the room bright and airy, and bringing in the colors and seasons of Yountbille. First courses may include such rare delights as Glazed Pork Belly, a Foie Gras Medley, Rabbit Mole or Lobster Risotto. Entrees are no less artful than Halibut Saltimbocca or Moroccan Spiced Lamb Loin. Feeling truly saucy? Opt for a five-course tasting menu, wine pairing comes at additional cost. For a smaller, more casual meal order from menu of small bites: tacos, potstickers and pizza, at the bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |