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uber comes to the napa valley
Ladies and gentlemen, keep your ears peeled over the next few months, as you will be hearing a lot about UBER– a San Francisco car service that has revolutionized the way people live and get around. Operating much like private town car service, UBER town cars are at-the-ready on a moment’s notice, without charging an hourly minimum– and charge slightly more than a taxi would…
In a valley chock full of DUI check points + wine enthusiasts on the roads, this service will be a Godsend for all!
The genius thing about UBER is that you join the service with your credit card online, and never see a bill or receipt until it is sent to your email. Finding a car is done via text or app, and is painless.
To learn more + set up your account, check out: UBER.com
Stay tuned for more…
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presenting the 24-hour napa itinerary for the HIGH ROLLER!
Who are you when you travel away from home?
Are you a bohemian? High roller? Bon Vivant? Foodie? Hipster? Traveling to far-off lands brings out the shadow-side in all of us– revealing one (or many) of the above personalities always. I live for the referral of friends to create my travel inspiration board + am always delighted to immerse myself in the beat of a temporarily adopted neighborhood, eager to bring home with me, a slice of that local flavor.
People travel to wine country to bask in the infectious flavor of the Napa Valley– the light/ air/ land/ smells/ vistas/ sunsets/ people/ talent/ architecture/ local markets/ wineries/ hotels/ restaurants / menus/ coffee counters/ wine shops/ bakeries/ culinary purveyors/ picnics/ healers/ churches/ back roads/ back alleys/ florists/ tiny shops/ food trucks. And after years of creating Napa itineraries for friends/ relatives/ friends-of-friends/ strangers, I realize that rarely are 2 itineraries ever alike.
Over the coming weeks, we are unveiling our CURIOUS + ECCENTRIC 24-hour Napa itineraries, curated to dazzle + please the every kind of traveler– but the best suggestion is to read them all and create your own Napa itinerary.
Kindly keep us posted and let us know your own thoughts/ suggestions/ tips.
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presenting the 24-hour napa itinerary for the BON VIVANT!
Who are you when you travel away from home?
Are you a bohemian? High roller? Bon Vivant? Foodie? Hipster? Traveling to far-off lands brings out the shadow-side in all of us– revealing one (or many) of the above personalities always. I live for the referral of friends to create my travel inspiration board + am always delighted to immerse myself in the beat of a temporarily adopted neighborhood, eager to bring home with me, a slice of that local flavor.
People travel to wine country to bask in the infectious flavor of the Napa Valley– the light/ air/ land/ smells/ vistas/ sunsets/ people/ talent/ architecture/ local markets/ wineries/ hotels/ restaurants / menus/ coffee counters/ wine shops/ bakeries/ culinary purveyors/ picnics/ healers/ churches/ back roads/ back alleys/ florists/ tiny shops/ food trucks. And after years of creating Napa itineraries for friends/ relatives/ friends-of-friends/ strangers, I realize that rarely are 2 itineraries ever alike.
Over the coming weeks, we are unveiling our CURIOUS + ECCENTRIC 24-hour Napa itineraries, curated to dazzle + please the every kind of traveler– but the best suggestion is to read them all and create your own Napa itinerary.
Kindly keep us posted and let us know your own thoughts/ suggestions/ tips.
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in case you were wondering…
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presenting the 24-hour napa itinerary for the FOODIE!
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alexis announces 24-hour NAPA itineraries!
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Who are you when you travel away from home? Are you a bohemian? High roller? Bon Vivant? Foodie? Hipster? Traveling to far-off lands brings out the shadow-side in all of us– revealing one (or many) of the above personalities always. I live for the referral of friends to create my travel inspiration board + am always delighted to immerse myself in the beat of a temporarily adopted neighborhood, eager to bring home with me, a slice of that local flavor. People travel to wine country to bask in the infectious flavor of the Napa Valley– the light/ air/ land/ smells/ vistas/ sunsets/ people/ talent/ architecture/ local markets/ wineries/ hotels/ restaurants / menus/ coffee counters/ wine shops/ bakeries/ culinary purveyors/ picnics/ healers/ churches/ back roads/ back alleys/ florists/ tiny shops/ food trucks. And after years of creating Napa itineraries for friends/ relatives/ friends-of-friends/ strangers, I realize that rarely are 2 itineraries ever alike. Over the coming weeks, we are unveiling our CURIOUS + ECCENTRIC 24-hour Napa itineraries, curated to dazzle + please the every kind of traveler– but the best suggestion is to read them all and create your own Napa itinerary. Kindly keep us posted and let us know your own thoughts/ suggestions/ tips. |
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ira’s studio: the perfect winter afternoon excursion
Visiting Ira’s studio is always on my short-list of things to do for out-of-towners– regardless of season. It is a dreamy snapshot to the colorful world of Napa Valley: unexpected, infectious, and inspiring. A vision that is specific to time + place.
Of all the eccentric genres + subjects Ira paints, his Wappo Indians are my favorites… they are poetic, mystical, and deeply powerful.
Ira Yeager/ Indian Portrait, 1850/ oil + acrylic on canvas/ 36 x 36 inches
Ira Yeager/ Indian Portrait/ mixed media/ 60 x 60 inches
Ira Yeager/ Indian Portrait/ oil + acrylic on canvas/ 48 x 48 inches
Ira Yeager/ Indian Portait: Indiens des Plains 1885-1867/ oil + acrylic on canvas/ 66 x 66 inches
For appointments: Brian M Fuller, Studio Director/ 707.942.5395/ irayeager@aol.com
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so, you’re visiting napa: acme
If you are looking to discover the next cult classic, like Scarecrow or Hourglass, then…. R-U-N, don’t walk, to ACME Fine Wines, just a short walk away. ACME is a local treasure where boutique and virtual wineries sell their teeny production wines, and offer the most incredible selection of impeccably edited wines for their wine clubs. This is not to be missed.
Note to self: Every Friday night from 5- 7pm, some of the finest small vintners in the valley pour their wines.
Note to self: Every Friday night from 5- 7pm, some of the finest small vintners in the valley pour their wines.
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so, you’re visiting napa: auberge du soleil
The Auberge du Soleil, nestled in the terraced hills of Rutherford, is a major splurge and super treat; with the most intoxicating and heavenly views, bedrooms, fireplaces, pool, spa, wine list, service, room service and dining patio. This hotel is the #1 game in town and nothing compares in the winter or summer.
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so, you’re visiting napa: martin design
Be sure to check out Martin Design. Erin Martin has style and taste for days, with her signature aesthetic, amazing books and curiosities.
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so, you’re visiting napa: gott’s roadside
The Gott brothers’ burger joint is INSTANT NAPA to me—and a modern day slice of AMERICANA, that makes everyday of summer feel like the 4th of July! For us an early lunch at Gott’s, at least once a weekend, is a high priority and serious business, requiring precision timing– as our children wait breathlessly for the 12:30 passing of the wine train. I covet the regular burger with extra special sauce, the sweet potato fries, and the espresso bean shake, made with Double Rainbow ice cream.
The trick to Gott’s is all about timing: either go for an early OR late lunch. But do yourself a favor, don’t show up between 12- 1:30.
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so, you’re visiting napa: napa valley olive oil company
While in St. Helena, you want to check out the Napa Valley Olive Oil Company– established in 1962, this enchanting discovery delights anyone looking for the REAL DEAL. The Particelli family runs this old fashioned Italian market out of a little, white washed barn, seconds from town; and sell an amazing selection of olive oils, sausage and olives. I love giving the olive oil ($15) to my house guests.
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so, you’re visiting napa: the uptown theatre
The old mantra, “that, which is old, is new again” couldn’t ring more true, for the recently refurbished UPTOWN THEATRE in downtown Napa. This old and magical theater had become an awkward and carved-up, 4 screen movie house, and was dying on the vine. For the past dozen years it has been under construction, and supported by some of the Valley’s wisest visionaries… and finally reopened this spring. The UPTOWN THEATRE of today, has been lovingly restored to its’ original glory and is bringing to the Napa Valley amazing musicians and performers of your youth. Their summer calendar include: Roseanne Cash, Gipsy Kings, Cyndi Lauper, Merle Haggard, English Beat, Ani DiFranco, Rickie Lee Jones, Lyle Lovett, Rufus Wainwright…
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so, you’re visiting napa: pancha’s
This bar is a dream, and nothing you’d ever expect to find in the town of Yountville.. And in truth, it is something you’d expect to find in Mexico or along Route 66. Pancha’s is a treasure, that needs the respect of the Historic Preservation Society! During the day, its’ parking lot is home to one of the very best taco trucks in the Valley; and by night, it is the same as it was decades upon decades ago. The owners run a very authentic establishment, one that is seedy and tragically hip at the same time, with a juke box, 2 pool tables, and respectably priced drinks. A good time is a sure bet here! PS: they only take cash!!!
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