My husband and I are heading to Napa Valley for the Andrea Bocelli concert at the Krug Winery in June. We have 2 1/2 days for winery tours and dinners out. Besides good food and wine, we also enjoy finding the hidden gems and exploring the history of an area, its markets and little shops. We will be staying in Sonoma. There appears to be many outstanding restaurants in the area and it is hard to choose. We are considering the restaurant at RH and Cafe la Haye. Thoughts about those two considerations or other recommendations for restaurants, wineries, and things to do. I know this is a short trip, so want to make the most of our time there.
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Alsenborn, Germany
1942 posts
It's been a few years since I lived in Napa, but I was back visiting friends just a couple years ago for a couple weeks. I can't give you all the places I used to frequent, but I always like Celedon. https://www.celadonnapa.com/
For something a little different, at the point where 12 and 121 split there's a scenic overlook with a large statue of a guy crushing grapes. Take a picnic up there some evening and watch the sunset.
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Sacramento, CA
714 posts
A few quick favorites of mine -- I suggest wine tasting at Jessup Cellars in Yountville; I think their wine is the best (but we all have different tastes, don't we). The tasting is in an art gallery of sorts so you can walk around and experience what is on display at that time. In Sonoma, I highly recommend Basque Boulangerie Cafe. It's on the east side of the plaza. Several years ago I had an amazing chocolate cherry muffin, but they seem to be out of them every other time I've been there. But anything we've had was really good. Restaurants abound and it's hard to single one out, but I will suggest Bistro Don Giovanni, on the north side of Napa. Enjoy!
Posted by
OP
17 posts
Thanks so much for the suggestions. I don't think we could go wrong with any of them. I love the idea of wine and food pairing, chocolate cherry muffins sounds divine, and an evening picnic with a view sounds romantic. My husband and I do love Italian food and wine so may lean in that direction.
Many thanks, Wanda