Favorite Napa Valley Businesses That Have Closed

NAPA VALLEY, CA — Over the weekend, Napa Valley Patch asked on our Facebook page, "If you could bring back one local business that closed in town (it doesn't matter how long ago), which would it be?"

The question struck a nerve, with more than 75 people offering their responses. While we asked for "one" business, some people provided entire lists of places. Many are restaurants, but retail stores and entertainment venues were also included.

Patch reader Lori Bowe narrowed it down to just one: "I think it was called Cafe Society. Little shop with the best hot cocoa, coffee, bakery, snacks and even lunch later on, with wine, too. They had gift shop items and French bistro furniture for sale. She relocated the business (2004?) from Main Street in Napa to SF. I used to hang out there, where they offered conversation evenings and always great music."

Many lists included the Red Hen Bar and Grill.

Remember the Wheelhouse roller-skating rink? If you are a certain age and grew up in the Napa area, you probably miss it. Good news: we found a Facebook group for those with fond memories of the former skating rink.

Uva Trattoria, a longtime Italian eatery, was also beloved.

Several people miss browsing for supplies at Brewster's Army-Navy surplus store.

Also appearing on lists was Merrill's Drug Store, along with Buckhorn Grill and Rio Poco.

Are you ready for a stroll down Memory Lane? Take a look at all of the answers, and add your own thoughts on the Patch Facebook post.