Chef Rogelio Garcia draws inspiration from Mexico and California for Michelin-star restaurant’s tasting menu. Note: The dinner described below occurred in mid-2024. Chef Rogelio Garcia left Auro in […]
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Napa Valley collective debuts as a combination shop, café, and community “third space.” Note: NO|MA House closed in 2025. There’s style galore at NO|MA House Café & Collective,
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