New Hopper Creek Kitchen in Yountville makes breakfast the most important meal of the day
If you’re a restaurant in Yountville, it’s tough to stand out in the crowd. Indeed, the town’s 15-or-so restaurants sport six Michelin stars among them. Breakfast in bed was never so luxe So rather than battle the competition, the new Hopper Creek Kitchen is seeking to[...]
Winter Wineland Puts Delicious Spin on Winery Tours
The first hint that Winter Wineland is one of Sonoma’s largest events is that the program is 15 pages long. It spans three columns on each page simply to fit the names of the participating wineries, in a type size of just 9 points that means reading glasses[...]
Wine Road 2011 Winter Wineland in Northern Sonoma County
The first year I attended Wine Road Winter Wineland I was shy about checking in before noon. Now I arrive shamelessly a few minutes before the official starting check in time. I’m armed with my photo I.D., my plan for the day, and the right attitude. I expect[...]
Explore Bountiful Bargains in Yountville This Winter
French Laundry Staying, playing and dining in Yountville isn’t often cheap. No kidding. Because world-renowned as a playground for the rich, it can afford to be exclusive. Its 15 restaurants sport six Michelin stars among them. Its 11 hotels are some of the most luxurious in[...]
Napa’s New Rotisserie&Wine Puts a Powerful Punch in Classic Comfort Americana Cuisine
Tyler Florence It’s been a pretty remarkable year for Napa, with a record 13 new restaurants opening since December 2009. Several of those eateries have been heavy hitters, such as Morimoto, Fish Story, and now, Rotisserie & Wine. Finally, significant spots that once might have focused[...]
Top New Year’s Eve Dinners in the Bay Area
Ring in 2011 with a memorable celebration – whether your mood is lively jazz and a casual buffet, or a six-course tasting with Kobe and caviar. Here are our top New Year’s Eve dinners in the Bay Area. Eve (Berkeley) Chef-owners Chris and Veronica Laramie have taken a[...]
