Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars
Take in Stags Leap Palisades views from tasting room and patio of Judgment of Paris Cab winner. The winery Warren Winiarski founded in 1970 merits a pilgrimage for its […]
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Food/Drink
Compline
Wine-friendly food, food-friendly wines at downtown Napa star. Compline has been a downtown Napa star since opening in 2017. Matt Stamp (The French Laundry) and Ryan Stetins (the
Calistoga Restaurants Cheat Sheet
Fine dining, comfort food, breakfast, and specialties. No need to wade through thousands of user reviews to find Calistoga’s top stops for a meal or a cuppa joe.
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Tasca Tasca Portuguese Tapas Restaurant and Wine Bar
Light-hearted sibling to LaSalette Restaurant serves small plates at great rates just off Sonoma Plaza. A tavernlike restaurant with contemporary yet nostalgic decor, Tasca Tasca specializes in Portuguese small
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El Molino Central
Popular stand emphasizes flavorful ingredients and authentic cooking methods. Mexican food options in Sonoma run the gamut from food trucks and shacks to festive sit-down spots. With its retro exterior
Two Reds Vie for the Heart at Wine-Food Pairing
Pinot and Zinfandel dazzle among boutique winery’s food-friendly offerings. Two reds vied for my heart at a 2019 pairing of Bannister wines and food by chef Shane McAnelly.
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Thomas Hill Organics
Wine has always played a significant role at this farm-to-table Paso Robles favorite, and now desserts do, too. As its name implies, the focus of owner Debbie Thomas’s
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Paris on the Terrace at Jordan Winery
Four-course outdoor lunch’s menu, bistro-like setting evoke City of Light. Editor’s note: The experience described below was offered in 2020 and 2021. Check the Jordan website for current
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Paso Robles Restaurants Cheat Sheet
Best Paso Robles restaurants for farm-to-table cuisine, comfort food, winery dining, and light and heavy breakfasts. No need to wade through thousands of user reviews. Here are the
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Meet the Principals at Wine and Food Fest
Many chefs, vintners, winemakers, and judges on hand for event. One thing that makes the Press Democrat’s annual North Coast Wine and Food Festival special is how many
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