I'm off to Napa Valley in a few days... any recommendations for fun things to do? Restaurants?
Ashley T. replied:
Robert Sinskey Vineyard is a must!
Catherine A. replied:
Mustards Grill http://mustardsgrill.com/ for dinner or The French Laundryhttp://mobile.dudamobile.com/site/frenchlaundry?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.frenchlaundry.com%2F#2643. Coppolla was a great vineyard with sets/props from Godfather and other movies. Favorite vineyard was Cakebread. So much fun! Enjoy!
Jessica M. replied:
Boy do I! One of my favorite places and one I frequent. I even got married there! Totally agree with the recommendations of Bouchon Bistro, French Laundry (although getting reservations will be unlikely), Mustards. Bistro Jaunty in Yountville is superb (french bistro). Drinks on the balcony at Auberge Du Soleil is a must. If you can stay there, even better. Fabulous hotel. As for wineries, try Honig (amazing and sustainable - no pesticides - and their tasting room is gorgeous), Merryvale Vineyards, Joseph Phleps (try the Insignia), Opus One has an incredible tour and you have to try their wine (Opus One and Insignia are both to die for reds - expensive but worth it). Dean and Deluca has an incredible grocery store there you must see - pack a picnic from there and take it with you wine-tasting! And make sure you go to Taylor's Refresher at least once! It is on the main road near Oakville (off of highway 29) and it looks like a fast food joint. But the food is gourmet and incredible, and you can sit out on their picnic benches and enjoy the people watching and the sun. Don't miss that one! Oakville Grocery actually has great breakfasts. Have fun!
Catherine C. replied:
Fabienne, si tu as envie de cuisine francaise, check out Bouchon Bistro in Yountville... Enjoy!
Joanne G. replied:
St. Helena is a quaint town with great restaurants. Yountville also nice. French Laundry is Thomas Keller's top restaurant. Oakville Grocery is a gourmet market. Just driving on the Silverado Trail is awesome. Have a great time.
@thefamilychef any recommendations for #glutenfree dining in Napa? Specifically Yountville? TIA!
Amy F. replied:
Go to https://www.twitter.com/oxbowpubmarket for plenty of options. In YV, try Ad Hoc and maybe Bottega. I think chef https://www.twitter.com/michaelchiarel wife is gf.
Easy: The Monterey Fish House. It's a hole in the wall non touristy place and they are always packed, so make reservations. No website and kid friendly