The casual Oxbow Public Market eatery from former Martini House partners Todd Humphries and Richard Miyashiro has dropped its order-at-the-counter policy: From now on in, you can sit right down. Humphries says they're raising the bar, not prices.
May 13 is coming! We asked where to find the best Mother's Day brunch in Napa and you refused to play favorites, spreading the love across almost a dozen of our nominees. Here they are, with clickable links for more info.
Goodbye, Town Center; hello, The Shops at Napa Center. Here are some Napa Patch readers' suggestions for what should fill the 156,000 square feet of retail space; add your ideas in the comments section.
Worm sex at the market? Yes, and you heard it here first: The Napa Farmers Market returned for a new season Tuesday and Napa Patch was there. (Were you? Tell us in the comments!)
Do you know a great employer? Friday is the last day to submit nominations to the North Bay Business Journal for its annual Best Places to Work competition.
The city's only hospital has given notice to 55 employees across all levels of employment and reduced the hours of 20 more, according to the Napa Valley Register.
Napans surely love their sushi! We heard from lots of folks with this contest and it's clear we have multiple excellent options; but only one restaurant scored the winning combination of comments, star reviews and poll votes.
Today concludes the auction at Copia. The pickup truck has been sold, but you might still be able to pick up some other items from the failed cultural center.
The pedestrian mall in the heart of downtown Napa is lined with empty shops. What would you like to see replace the vacancies?
This one's for those who love their fresh fish and rice: Where is the very best sushi in Napa?
Here's the latest winner in our 2012 Readers Choice Awards.
The long-awaited chain restaurant held a a "soft opening" Tuesday evening for invited guests who sampled freshly-made burritos and tacos at its new north Napa location. Regular hours began Wednesday. Photos by Tony Flores.
Where's the Best Mother's Day Brunch?
Where do you find the freshest flowers and the best floral service in Napa?
Once again, it's time to reveal the results of our weekly Readers' Choice contest.
Fans of Chipotle Mexican Grill, mark your calendars for Wednesday: That's when the popular chain eatery starts serving in north Napa—just across the parking lot from newly-opened Habit Burger, where diners are lining up for the famed Charburger.
Napa's newest café made its debut Sunday. In a gradual opening process, “I am going to do breakfasts one day, lunches the next and finish with dinners, late night beverages and pastries," owner Rick Molinari said Friday.
Juicy, at the Oxbow Public Market, serves fresh juices made with organic fruits, vegetables and nuts.
After a few trial meals over the weekend, the northernmost outpost of the Santa Barbara chain begins regular business hours Wednesday.
The instantly-popular Main Street eatery, which closed for remodeling a week after it opened, is back in business with more food storage capacity to meet hungry diners' demands.
This week's Readers' Choice Awards contest quickly became a duel between two popular family businesses, Five Dot Ranch and Suppertime.
The chain eatery officially opens its Napa outpost March 21, but locals can get a sneak preview and raise money for charity by dining there March 18 and 19, according to a press release.
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Overwhelmed by the demand from diners hungry for down-home Southern comfort food, owners Curtis and Tara Lindley have closed their brand-new eatery just a week after it opened. They anticipate reopening in about a week with more food storage.
A UK gossip rag reports the singer may buy a vineyard in our own back yard.
On its first day of operation, Napa Valley Biscuits had a line out the door as foodies hastened to welcome downtown's first locally-owned Southern restaurant.
The long-awaited Napa Valley Biscuits has opened its doors at 1502 Main Street.
What is the people's choice for best Italian food in Napa? Read on!
The Small Business Development Center at Napa Valley College has been singled out for having the highest economic impact of any SBDC in Northern California: Its documented economic impact includes 195 jobs created and 397 jobs retained.
Catherine Bergen serves up a unique and healthy alternative to traditional Mexican cuisine.
The formerly rowdy, long-defunct La Bamba Bar has finally been torn down, but property owner George Altamura isn't saying when it will be replaced by the four-story hotel he has received city permission to build.
In Napa, Phat Salads and Wraps is proving that tasty food truck cuisine can be healthy as well as affordable and convenient.
When you say "Let's eat Italian food tonight," where in Napa do you go? Tell us in the comments, vote in our poll, write a review to help your favorite place win our contest.
“I know that rumor is circulating, and I want to set the record straight for our loyal customers,” said Arnie Johnson, manager of Safeway on Clay and Jefferson streets in Napa.
The former Salvation Army thrift store on Main Street stands vacant, with more than 14,000 square feet of space for rent. What businesses or organizations would you like to see move in? Share your vision.
A creamy dish, perfect for a chilly day in Napa: Can you identify it, and the restaurant where it is made?
The CIA-trained chef-owner of Napa Valley Biscuits promises chicken and waffles, sweet tea, pulled pork and more Southern favorites at the former site of Frankie's Deli on Main Street.
Napa's first rolling deli gets a green light from city officials, according to the Napa Valley Register.
Molinari Caffé brings Italian pastries, panini, coffee and tea to a long-vacant Main Street address.
Meet the Kara behind Kara's Cupcakes: "Our mission is to make the planet a little bit sweeter," says this veteran of the Food Network’s "Cupcake Wars."