Some 3 million people visit Napa Valley annually and they all have the same FAQ's: "Where should I eat?" "What wineries should I visit?" "Where do the locals hang out?"
The aim of this blog is to share What's Best in Napa Valley with friends and tourists so they can make the most of their visit. Lots about wine. And food, too. My wife, Carol, is one of the best cooks that I have ever known (and I've cooked with, and interviewed, many 3-star chefs, so I know of what I speak). Guests to our home rave about her wine country meals and, upon leaving, demand her recipes. Now you have access to them on this site; look for them under the Category Search Engine: Carol's Wine Country Recipes.
As for my credentials: I have been a professional food and wine writer for 30 years, twice named Best Food Writer in North America, (large circ newspapers). I moved to Napa Valley in 1997, figuring that if I were to continue writing about Food and Wine, I wanted to live where the Best in North America is produced and/or served.
What you'll read about here is where to eat, drink and be merry in Napa Valley. Plan to revisit often as my comments and notes will be freshened regularly.
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