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…

wine road weekend.

If you’ve never been to Napa Valley or Sonoma before (or even if you have), Wine Road Weekend is the perfect time to visit. Last year Dan and I joined our friend, Katharine, in the valley for some barrel tasting. The weather was perfection, and getting to hop from winery to winery was a blast….

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…

sunshine and purple teeth.

Yes, I’ve been M.I.A. That’s because D and I ventured to wine country for a little R&R over the long weekend. We’ve been to the Valley 4 times in less than 2 years– thanks be to our friend’s wedding there– and we absolutely adore the area. (Check out my Moving Beyond Boxed Wine Post Here)…