Napa, CA Metro Local Lists
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by Patrick Heig
Citysearch Editor
Restaurants in the North Bay may not open (and close) at the blistering pace they do in the city, but that just makes each new opening here that much more noteworthy. From a spaghetti-centric San Francisco transplant to a Venezuelan beverage bar at Oxbow to a… more
In this list: Tavern at Lark Creek, Pica Pica Bar & Kitchen, Pizzavino 707, Emmy's Spaghetti Shack
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by Alison Kramer
Citysearch Editor
Where the Chefs Eat and Drink in Napa
With less cash to burn than the chauffeured flocks of high-end tourists, but even more developed and discerning palates, Napa locals (think chefs, winemakers and restaurateurs) live to eat well and know just where to look. Follow this insiders guide to find… more
In this list: Burma Superstar, Bounty Hunter Rare Wine, Rutherford Grill, Anna's Cantina
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by Patrick Heig
Citysearch Editor
A trip to Napa usually means eating in world-class restaurants, frolicking in rolling vineyards and staying in oppressively quaint B&Bs. But accommodations in Wine Country don't have to involve needlepoint and cat hair: from a retro-cool 50's style motel to an… more
In this list: El Bonita Motel, The Wine Country Inn, Meadowood Napa Valley, Harbin Hot Springs
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by Chelsea Lin
Citysearch Editor
Don't Call It a Staycation: Getting Away Without Going Far
Staycations are so last year--gas prices are almost affordable now and flights are downright cheap--but you may still want to hold off on that trip to Peru until after the next round of layoffs. Fortunately, we're surrounded by places people fly thousands of… more
In this list: El Bonita Motel, August Briggs Wines, Redd, Napa Valley Balloons Inc
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by Mar Yvette
Citysearch Editor
Located just an hour north of San Francisco in the heart of Napa Valley, the quaint town of Yountville is both a serene getaway and gourmand's dream. Laying claim to some of nature's most scenic beauty as well as the finest dining destinations in the world… more
In this list: Bistro Jeanty, French Laundry Restaurant, Bouchon, Redd
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by Jessica Hoolko
Citysearch Editor
Expert Picks: Chef Joachim Splichal
Originally from the small village of Spaichingen, Germany, Joachim Splichal has built a restaurant empire around Los Angeles--and the country--that includes Patina, among other French bistro-style restaurants. He began his career as a saucier in the Michelin… more
In this list: Euro Pane Bakery, Regen Projects, Kinara Cafe, Patina
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by Citysearch_editors
Citysearch Editor
Whether you got a refund or owe a fortune, find the San Francisco spots that fit your new budget on April 15.
In this list: Farallon, Harry Denton's Starlight Room, Prescott Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel, Spa Radiance
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by sfgirl06
Citysearch Editor
Where should money be spent when it's aplenty? Whether one is born with a silver spoon or is a recent lottery winner, Citysearch invites gourmands to take a trip--or a taste--into the ultimate experience of fine dining, where everyone feels like a million… more
In this list: Fifth Floor, Masa's, Fleur de Lys, Restaurant Gary Danko
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by sfgirl06
Citysearch Editor
Last-minute shopping is a personal tradition. But this year, instead of spending Christmas Eve at a mall, I'll be spending half an hour on Ticketmaster and writing IOUs in holiday cards. Because I'm smart (and a wee bit conceited and a lot selfish), I'm giving… more
In this list: Napa Valley Wines, Napa Valley Aloft, Inc., Squaw Valley Ski Corp, Dance San Francisco - A Salsa Dance Academy
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by sfgirl06
Citysearch Editor
Celeb-Rated: Chef Staffan Terje
Chef Staffan Terje, owner and chef of Perbacco, rarely cooked Italian food when he moved to America in 1986. But after working for many Bay Area fine-dining restaurants, he found his calling: Italian cuisine. Chef Terje recently took the time to share his… more
In this list: South Park Cafe, Little Paris Coffee Shop, Yuet Lee, Foreign Cinema - CA
