Happy Fall, Y’all! I mean really, with the cool, fresh air rolling into Houston (finally!) it makes me so excited for the upcoming holiday season! As a native Texan, I start craving fall around the end of August or early September. This typically means we do whatever we can to seek out that fall feeling….
Tag: napa
10 on tuesday– vineyards
I am routinely asked what my favorite vineyards are in The Napa Valley. While every vineyard has something to offer, whether it be the wine, the experience, the view or the food, here’s what I recommend (in no particular order): 1. Round Pond Amazing Cab and even better Sauvignon Blanc. The Round Pond winery is…
harvest season in pictures.
Thanks for all the wonderful feedback on my Fisher post from yesterday. It was every bit as amazing as it looked. Here’s the rest of our Napa Valley visit in pictures. Happy Friday! Hotel: Hotel Yountville Restaurants: Hurleys, Oakville Grocery Redd Bottega Hopper Creek Kitchen Fremont Diner Vineyards: Pride Mountain FisherVineyards Round Pond Alpha Omega…
fisher.
I went back and forth with what weekend we should go to the Napa Valley this year for harvest season. In the midst of all the pondering, Sue got an email from Fisher Vineyards about their Traverse the Terroir party AND an even bigger draw: A dinner with Casey Thompson from Top Chef. Two parties…
napa in pictures.
Instead of writing about everything, I’m just doing a pictorial post today. Enjoy! As seen in the pictures: Hotels Solage Calistoga |Carneros Inn Vineyards Schramsberg | Barnett | Round Pond | Alpha Omega | B Cellars | Cimarossa | Terra Valentine Restaurants Crab House at Pier 39 | SolBar | Oenotri | Lucy
i’m honored.
I’m elated. Honored, really. Downtown Napa asked me to do a guest post on my day in Downtown Napa. I’m not quite sure how they found me, but I am so thankful they did. Not only for the exposure, but also for the simple reason that I LOVE NAPA! Downtown. The Valley. Everything. So do…
avia napa.
What a beautiful addition to downtown Napa, California. The Avia Hotel opened in July of 2009 and has been a staple in wine country ever since. In a land where the boutique hotel reigns supreme, this small chain of hotels delivers chic comfort, affordability and a location that can’t be beat. The room choices range…
i’m hungry.
I’m hungry… Therefore, food is the topic of the day. Dining out while traveling can be some of the best (and worst) experiences when it comes to cuisine. I’ve learnerd over the years that regional specialties amid humdrum chain establishments should be your vote every single time. Period. When in doubt as to where to go, ask a…
wolverine bit the bullet.
You’re bound to run into some crap everywhere. Such was the case on our trip to Napa and Sonoma this past weekend. In case you missed it, check out my post yesterday on my favorite experiences while we were there. So today is the crap edition and first on the list: Tasting Bars and Wastes…
Sunscreen Required 