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The Charter Oak Restaurant: Napa Valley

The Charter Oak restaurant is a mandatory stop in the heart of the Napa Valley wine region. Previously the site of Tra Vigne, Christopher Kostow and Nathaniel Dorn have kept all the architectural eye candy. It’s the best in casual/fine dining, minus pretentious attitude. The large open heath centers the room. Start your evening at…

Summer Kitchen Workshops at Long Meadow Ranch Winery & Farmstead

Summer Kitchen Workshops at Long Meadow Ranch Winery & Farmstead

The Napa Valley offers a beautiful and bountiful landscape that is sure to inspire chefs and food enthusiasts alike. Long Meadow Ranch Winery & Farmstead, located in St. Helena, offers visitors the opportunity to work with the fruit of the land to make and consume an unforgettable meal. Long Meadow Ranch is a sustainable food,…

Celebrating Its Sweet 16 in Style :: The Napa Valley Mustard Festival

Who would have thought that what began as an off-the-wall idea for enticing tourists to Napa during (what used to be) the slow season, would turn into a world renown two-month-long line up of fantastic food, wine, and art events– all to honor the humble mustard flower. From January 31 through March 28, 2009 you’ll…

Ultimate Insiders: Marko Karakasevic
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Ultimate Insiders: Marko Karakasevic

Name: Marko Karakasevic Age: 42 as of April 30th! Hometown: Saint Helena, Napa Valley, California Occupation: Distiller, Winemaker, Chief of RnD of Charbay Distillery and Winery Status: Taken 1. Where do you like to flirt? Bouchon for Charbay Vodka and the most amazing oysters from the West Coast. Then Redd Restaurant, down the street for more…