Pollyanna’s Valley
In 1960, when Walt Disney set out to make the movie, “Pollyanna,” he found the idyllic, rural charm he was looking for in Sonoma and Napa Valleys to represent turn-of-the-century life in the fictional town of Harrington.
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New places to eat (and drink) in Napa Valley
Restaurants—and other places serving food and beverages—keep opening in Napa Valley.
Ken’s Napa Kitchen
Tasting Pastel de nata, enjoying grilled fish steps from the ocean, private cooking lessons and, of course, sipping port in an ancient wine cellar…
Hollywood & Vineyard
The cinematic love affair between Hollywood and Napa Valley has spanned more than eight decades in two centuries. Since the mid-1900s, this relationship has unfolded and blossomed against the backdrop of both familiar and unfamiliar local settings.
Be Bubbly collects accolades – and loyalty from local fans
When the Champagne Bureau recently announced its list of the Top 10 Champagne Bars in the U.S., one name stood out. Nine on the list were in big cities, from Sacramento to New York.
The Holiday Table: Creating the Cheese Course
Although I am someone who considers cheese an essential food group, I am happy with the simplest of cheese boards. A single well-made cheese in prime condition, with sturdy bread and good wine, makes a totally satisfying cheese course in my view.
In search of better water
In the last month, Calistoga officials have received more complaints about the quality of the city’s drinking water than they normally get in a year. Jeremy Rosenthal, who manages...
Calistoga Pride flag delay renews past discord
A week’s delay in an annual flag raising ceremony honoring Calistoga’s LGBTQ+ community has reawakened historical questions about Mayor Donald Williams’ support for gay rights...