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Napa Valley Food & Wine
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items I grew up in the Napa Valley,
so I’ll always have a soft spot for wine country. 🍷
Here I’m sharing restaurants, wineries, stays, food finds + Napa favorites worth adding to your trip —
whether you’re planning a romantic weekend or
just coming ...
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Ultimate Napa Valley Food Guide: Michelin Stars & Local Hidden Gems
Napa Valley Wineries you NEED on your itinerary
Ultimate Napa Valley Food Guide: Michelin Stars & Local Hidden Gems
The ultimate guide to Napa's best sips and bites.
Perfect for planning a romantic getaway or a high-end tasting tour with friends.
The gold standard of fine dining. Their tasting menu is more imaginative than ever. Book months ahead for this bucket-list culinary experience.
The French Laundry
Elevated, family-style comfort. You have to order the raw vegetables with soy cream dip—it’s a life-changing way to experience local produce.
The Charter Oak Restaurant
The ultimate spot for vineyard views and incredible Frito Misto. It’s where the valley’s winemakers go to relax with real-deal Italian classics.
Bistro Don Giovanni
The perfect 'high-low' Napa moment. Skip the burger and grab the Ahi Poke tacos—they are legendary for a reason. Great for a quick, delicious stop.
Gott's Roadside
Thomas Keller’s famous fried chicken is a Napa rite of passage. Grab a bucket from Addendum for the most luxurious vineyard picnic you'll ever have.
Ad Hoc + Addendum - A Thomas Keller Restaurant
Farm-to-table perfection in Napa. Enjoy fresh garden views and incredible wood-grilled dishes. A must-visit for authentic wine country dining.
Brix Restaurant & Gardens
Napa Valley Wineries you NEED on your itinerary
From iconic estates and gorgeous vineyard views to smaller family-owned gems that still feel like old Napa, these are the wine country stops I think are actually worth knowing. Save this for your next Napa Valley getaway. 🍷
Francis Ford Coppola Winery is perfect if you want more than just a tasting — think cinematic history, gorgeous vineyard views, photo-worthy spots, and a wine country experience that feels fun, iconic, and a little unexpected.
Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Robert Mondavi Winery is perfect for classic Napa vibes, beautiful vineyard views, and a tasting experience that feels timeless without being boring. Save this one if you want a winery that feels historic, polished, and photo-worthy.
Robert Mondavi Winery
The Real-Life “Falcon Crest” Winery Definitely one for wine lovers, ’80s TV fans, and anyone who loves a little history with their Napa itinerary. 🍷
This one comes with a little history for me too. The owner used to visit my family’s restaurant often and even arranged for members of the Falcon Crest cast to dine there. As a teenager, I didn’t realize how iconic any of it was, now I do.
This one comes with a little history for me too. The owner used to visit my family’s restaurant often and even arranged for members of the Falcon Crest cast to dine there. As a teenager, I didn’t realize how iconic any of it was, now I do.
Spring Mountain Vineyard
Come for the incredible Winiarski history and stay for the Cabernet, vineyard views, and one of Napa’s true legacy wine experiences.
This one will always feel legendary to me. Warren Winiarski used to bring his family into my family’s restaurant, and I still remember how hardworking, kind, and completely unpretentious he was. I had no idea then that he was helping change Napa wine...
This one will always feel legendary to me. Warren Winiarski used to bring his family into my family’s restaurant, and I still remember how hardworking, kind, and completely unpretentious he was. I had no idea then that he was helping change Napa wine...
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
I have a soft spot for this family-owned Napa wine brand. It’s one of those local finds that feels a little more under-the-radar — great wines,
Michael comes from a family with deep wine roots, and Mary Ann grew up in a family business that was ahead of its time. She was also my college suitemate, so I’ve always had a soft spot for what they’ve built, a Napa brand rooted in hard work, family...
Michael comes from a family with deep wine roots, and Mary Ann grew up in a family business that was ahead of its time. She was also my college suitemate, so I’ve always had a soft spot for what they’ve built, a Napa brand rooted in hard work, family...
Michael Pozzan Winery
One of Napa’s classic sparkling wine stops. Come for the bubbles, beautiful grounds, and relaxed Yountville setting.
This is an OG Napa tourist stop for me. Chandon was THE place to go for sparkling wine, beautiful grounds, and that quintessential wine-country experience. Napa has changed so much since then, but this one still gives me a little nostalgia. 🥂
This is an OG Napa tourist stop for me. Chandon was THE place to go for sparkling wine, beautiful grounds, and that quintessential wine-country experience. Napa has changed so much since then, but this one still gives me a little nostalgia. 🥂
CHANDON | Yountville