Ad Hoc

”There’s a different four-course dinner menu for ea...”  More

Andie's Cafe

”Jeff Smith, owner of Hourglass Vineyard, claims the best burge...”  More

Angèle

”A pitch-perfect mix of wineries, restaurants, and decidedly sybaritic hotels makes this the ultimate wine-lover’s escape. But the best part:...”  More

Auberge du Soleil

”At the 21-year-old restaurant that became an inn and helped create Napa Valley's wine country cuisine, chef Richard Reddington continues...”  More

Azzurro Pizzeria e Enoteca

”Newly expanded thin-crust-pizza specialist...”  More

Barndiva

”Light-flooded and tranquil by day, Barndiva roars ...”  More

barVino

”The watering hole local oenophiles were waiting for...”  More

Bistro Jeanty

Bistro Ralph

”A Sonoma stalwart with a small but appealing wine list; it's been turning out solid bistro food for 11 years....”  More

Bleaux Magnolia

”Since this Creole restaurant opened in 2007, chef Matt Mermod’s...”  More

Bottega Napa Valley

”Regional Italian from chef Michael Chiarello...”  More

Bouchon Bakery

”For his latest project, slated to open this month, Thomas Keller, superstar chef-owner of the French Laundry and Bouchon, stole...”  More

Bouchon

”Young scenesters congregate at this bistro's raw bar nightly....”  More

Calistoga Roastery

Central Market

Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen

”Haute-comfort food maven Cindy Pawlcyn's most personal restaurant yet....”  More

Cole's Chop House

Cook

”The Cal-Med menu changes frequently but has some signatures: calamari with grilled lemons; eggplant Parmesan in creamy béchamel sauce; and...”  More

Cook St. Helena

”Winemakers come for regional Italian dishes, espec...”  More

Cyrus

”And the perfect complement to a vineyard-hopping day? Dinner at newcomer...”  More

Don Taylor's Omelette Express

Dry Creek Kitchen

”At Dry Creek Kitchen, chef Palmer serves only Sonoma County wines—650 of them—and spotlights regional purveyors in dishes like chestnut-glazed...”  More

El Dorado Kitchen

”Sonoma's sleepy town square has a sophisticated new bistro, where Ryan Fancher, a former French laundry sous chef, prepares straightforward...”  More

Étoile

”The newest incarnation of the pioneering 30-year-old restaurant at Domaine Chandon is Étoile. Executive chef Christopher Manning cooks with a...”  More

Farm at the Carneros Inn

”Under exposed wooden beams that mimic the shape of a barn roof, Jake sends out dishes like a delicate tuna...”  More

Fatted Calf

French Laundry

”The kitchen is run by Jason Berthold, previously the sous-chef at Napa’s famed French Laundry, which helped power...”  More

The Girl & the Fig

”He sent me to the Girl & the Fig, a relaxed American bistro on the town square....”  More

Go Fish

”Cindy Pawlcyn has been a Napa fixture since she opened Mustard’s Grill in 1983...”  More

Hana Japanese Restaurant

Healdsburg Bar & Grill

”The chef prepares perfect burgers that are especially good with his just-funky-enough truffle fries...”  More

heritage

”A few years ago, Minucci started learning to butcher, which might explain the store’s wide range of pig-related paraphernalia, like...”  More

Jonesy’s Famous Steak House

”Hand-carved steaks near the Napa Valley Airport...”  More

Julia's Kitchen at Copia

”Produce from the center's organic gardens and dishes inspired by Julia Child herself....”  More

La Luna Market & Taqueri'a

”Policemen and CEO's alike flock to La Luna for terrific Mexican takeout....”  More

Market

”Given its location in a storefront on Main Street in the heart of Napa Valley's wine capital, Market began with...”  More

Martini House

”In these tumultuous times, we return to the essential pleasures of travel, rediscovering classic destinations and old-fashioned manners, seeking out...”  More

Napa General Store

”Today, the windowed warehouse is a specialty-foods shop selling artisanal olive oils, jams, mustards and homemade fondue; 100 cheeses, including...”  More

Oakville Grocery

”The rustic Oakville Grocery is a one-stop shop for discriminating picnickers. Call ahead for a gourmet packed lunch, or assemble...”  More

Pica Pica Maize Kitchen

”The crispy-outside, moist-inside arepas (cornmeal patties) come stuffed with fillings like sweet and smoky skirt steak, fried plantains and beans....”  More

Pilar

”A newcomer with a simple, personal approach to seasonal California cuisine....”  More

Press

”The menu at winemaker and Dean & DeLuca partner Leslie Rudd's new Napa restaurant name-drops farms the way red-carpet walkers...”  More

Redd

”At Redd, his Napa Valley restaurant, he and wine director Chris Blanchard are so committed to wine that diners can...”  More

The Restaurant at Meadowood

”Talented young chef Chris Kostow has transformed the food at this famous resort...”  More

Restaurant Eloise

River Inn Grill

Rôtisario

”The son of a Swiss butcher, Thomas Odermatt roasts extraordinary, sustainably farmed meat...”  More

Singletree Cafe

Taylor's Refresher

”An upscale drive-in joint with amazing burgers....”  More

Terra

”Southern French cuisine with Asian influences, by chefs Hiro Sone and Lissa Doumani....”  More

Three Twins Organic Ice Cream

”The “earth-friendly” business uses organic ingredients for ice creams like sweet, crunchy Lemon Cookie...”  More

25° Brix

”Chef Carlos Cañada, a Gingrass vet, cooks some of the freshest food in Napa Valley using produce from the kitchen...”  More

Ubuntu

”Jeremy Fox (an F&W Best New Chef 2008) creates stunning dishes using fruits and vegetables from Lawrence’s biodynamic garden, like...”  More

Underwood Bar & Bistro

”Just a few of the fabulous dishes to come out of the crescent-shaped open kitchen: chunky roasted beets sprinkled with...”  More

Willi's Wine Bar

”A generous list of 45 wines available by the two-ounce pour, glass or half-bottle carafe has made Willi's the most...”  More

Wine Country Inn

Zin Restaurant & Wine Bar

”The menu is pretty straightforward (go for lunch) but the Zin focus is flawless....”  More