If you ever wonder why it’s taking Napa so long to become what it should be, here is a little reminder of what this town is up against.
There are so many things wrong with this that I don’t know where to start. Take away for the moment the pro-gun, pro-violence, apparent red-neck agenda implicit in [...]

I’m frustrated with this town. I’ve been here five years now and for every step forward, Napa seems to take one step back.
I just learned the Copia is going to close. I’m bummed. My kids are bummed. But I understand why - it is and always has been a money thing. Seems they just couldn’t [...]

Most people do not settle on the city of Napa as their final destination when they visit the Wine Country. This can pose a bit of a problem if you’re attempting to run a business here. When people think of Napa they really think of the whole Valley – Oakville, Calistoga, Yountville and so on. [...]

Good eats.
Now that the Napa River Trail no longer blocks it with chunks of concrete and piles of rubble, we can once again reach the Napa General Store without too much trouble. Of course the giant parking structure and RIverFront complex are still in development, but finally one can have a nice meal on the [...]

Many years ago there was an amazing little place in town that made incredible pasta and sauce. Where you could get a great meal for not a lot of dough. Where you could literally bring your own pot and through the back door of the joint, get it filled with sauce, ravioli, spaghetti, gnocci, etc. [...]