Well the season has changed. The leaves are golden yellow and red smeared together over the gentle rolling hills of the Napa Valley. Typicall Napa style we went from 82 degrees on Sunday, Monday was magnificent, to a cooling trend and now we have some moist drips of rain. We live in a great area.
The holiday season is upon us and the calendar reflects this sentiment. It is a great time to come to the valley. We are in full crush mode. The cellars are abuzz with activity. There are many new restaurants to enjoy.
Restaurant Pick of the Week: ZuZu's on Main Street, Napa CA
Located on Main Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets in Napa, ZuZu offers a cozy dining experience in the heart of the newly burgeoning historic Old Town district. In addition to the traditional offering based on recipes from Spain, Portugal, and the Mediterranean region, Proprietor Mick Salyer and Chef Angela Tamura have developed some uniquely Californian versions of tapas as well as incorporating taste elements from Central and South America.
Salyer and Tamura insist on using only fresh, seasonal, locally grown, organic ingredients, which lends an excuse to even the most health-conscious patrons to indulge in her delectable concoctions. "I love the palette of flavors and ingredients that is Spanish cuisine," says Tamura. "The concept of tapas, which allows the diner to order at a whim, makes for a spontaneous adventure in the kitchen that I find challenging and tremendous fun."
Menu items include Spanish Tortilla ($6), "Queso Frito" Manchego Cheese with Roasted Poblanos and Guajillo Salsa ($7), Moroccan Barbecued Lamb Chops ($13), Seasonal Ceviches ($7), Mini, Individual Paella ($9), "Boniato" Mashed Cuban Sweet Potatoes ($6) and Argentine Marinated Flat-Iron Steak with "Chimichurri" ($9)
Map of downtown Napa: https://napi.net-flow.com/napadowntown.com/documents/Downtown%20Map%202008.pdf
Calender provided by the Napa Valley Marketplace, the one stop magazine with all the cool goings-ons in Napa.
November 6-22: Dreamweavers Theatre presents ìOver the River and Through the Woodsî by John Di Pietro Nick is a single Italian-American guy from New Jersey who sees both sets of grandparents every Sunday for dinner. When Nick is offered his dream job it means moving away from his beloved, but annoying, grandparents. Thus begins a series of schemes to keep Nick at home. $20/$18 255-LIVE
November 6: Wine Train Vintners Lunch - Larkmead
This historic vineyard in the northern part of the Napa Valley is known for world-class Cabernet Sauvignons, Bordeaux blends, and Sauvignon Blanc. Their wine is a Robert Parker favorite and pairs outrageously well with Executive Chef Kelly Macdonaldís cuisine. $154 (800) 427.4124
November 6-15: Napa Valley College Division of Fine and Performing Arts presents Picasso at the Lapin Agile by Steve Martin This long running Off-Broadway absurdist comedy places Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in a Parisian cafe in 1904, just before the renowned scientist transformed physics with his theory of relativity and the celebrated painter set the art world afire with cubism. 259-8077
November 6: Wine Train Murder Mystery Dinner
Theater Performing Arts, Dining: The Napa Valley Wine Train is pleased to announce a new Murder Mystery play centering on the clandestine world of the gum shoe. Come prepared to mix and mingle, dress the part, or just get down to business and solve the murder. $135 (800) 427.4124
November 6: Charter Oak Bank Presents Its 2nd Annual Community Shred Day
Charter Oak Bank invites the community to protect itself against identity theft. A Shred Solution truck will be onsite from 11am to 3pm to securely dispose of your unneeded confidential documents. Shredding paper positively affects the environment. The paper is milled and turned into various paper goods and for every ton of paper shredded, it saves 17 trees, 7,000 gallons of water, 81 cubic feet of landfill space, 3 barrels of oil, and 4,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity. 253-0868
November 7: Presbyterian Women Gift and Collectible Sale
Annual fundraising event: Many collectible items, Christmas decorations and gifts, jewelry, homemade baked goods, jellies and handmade items for sale. Also, a ìKitchen Cupboardî with new or gently-used kitchen items. 9am-3pm. Lunch of homemade soups and desserts will be served from 11:30 to 2:00 for a donation of $5.00. All profits go to local and national mission projects. First Presbyterian Church 224-8693
November 7: Passion for Life Auction
Auction, Benefit: An evening to celebrate...silent and live auction, wine tasting, hors díoeuvres, and live music to benefit Napa local Rich Marsh and his continuing fight to recover from a debilitating stroke. Held at Artesa Vineyards & Winery. $50/$60 258.6378
November 7: Carolina Chocolate Drops
Live Music: The Carolina Chocolate Drops, returning to Napa Valley Opera House after their popular performance in 2007, are a group of young African-American string band musicians that have come together to play the rich tradition of fiddle and banjo music in Carolinasí Piedmont. $30 / $35 226.7372
November 7 - 8: St. Appolinaris 15th Annual Angel Bazaar St.
Appolinaris Catholic Church, Office of Religious Eduation, presents our Angel Bazaar. We feature handcrafted gifts & baked goods. Funds raised will be used for the religious education of our Parish children. Church Hall, 255.7200
November 7: Red Cross Harvest Night
Please join us for a unique and fun evening with the Napa County Chapter of the American Red Cross. Red Cross Harvest Night, benefiting the Napa County Chapter of the American Red Cross, will be held at Castello di Amorosa and feature a silent & live auction, hors dí oeuvres, and elegant sit down dinner. The Napa County Red Cross depends entirely on the generosity of the community, our only source of funding. $195 256.3200
November 7: An Evening of Wine and Song
Performing Arts, Benefit: Napa High Choral Boosters inviteís you to an Evening of Wine and Song at Silverado Vineyards. Join us for food, wine, silent auction, and singing by Napa Highís Vocal Workshop and Chamber Choir. Food by Fume Bistro. All proceeds benefit the Napa High Choir. 6121 Silverado Trail, Napa Fee: $75 253.3705
November 7 - 8: Calistoga Downtown Jazz Festival
Festival, Live Music: Downtown Merchants hosting live jazz & wineries pour their outstanding wines. Music continues through the night at participating restaurants. Downtown Calistoga 942.6333
November 7: Queen of the Valley Medical Center Foundation Dinner
Benefit, Dining: The 40th Anniversary Annual Dinner is an evening of celebration as QVMC Foundation presents awards to four individuals for their contributions to the Napa community. The event, held at the Silverado Resort, begins with an elegant cocktail and hors díoeuvres reception. Wines, provided by premium Napa Valley wineries, are paired with culinary delights while you enjoy an evening of dazzling entertainment. 257.4044
November 7: Calistoga Blues Festival
Festival: Live Music fills the street ala Memphis in May! Enjoy fine wine, merchants specials and music from some the Bay Areaís finest blues musicians. Select hotels will be offering special packages for the weekend and music will continue into the night at participating restaurants! 942.6333
November 7 - 8: Silver Pass Weekend on Silverado Trail!
Pass Holders will enjoy current release tastings at each of the participating wineries along with barrel samples, food pairing, special discounts, library wines, and more! Each wineryís actual offering will vary. Proceeds from pass sales will be going to the Child Development Centers of the Napa County School District. 963.3235
November 7 - 15: Napa Valley Museum
Call for Entries to Miniature exhibition, open to all California artists. Donate a miniature (less than 8î x 8î) for the exhibition, ìTake a Chance on Miniatures!î November 28, 2009 to January 10, 2010. 944-0500
November 8: Blues In the Vineyards
Live Music: On Sunday, the music goes out to the wineries for Blues in the Vineyards. Take a free shuttle to Dutch Henry Winery, Envy Winery, Lava Vine Vineyards, Madrigal Vineyards and Silver Rose Cellars where youíll be able to taste their fine wines while listening to hot blues bands. $35/$50 942.6333
November 7- 8: 15th Annual Holiday Angel Bazaar
St. Apollinaris Catholic Church, Office of Religious Education, is sponsoring our 15th annual CRAFT FAIR & SWEET SHOPPE, 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 8th, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. this event will be held in the Church Hall and will feature handcrafted gifts, sold by the artists. All funds raised during this event will be used to further the religious education of our Parish children. 255-7200
November 9: Look GoodÖFeel Better
This free American Cancer Society program will be held on Monday, November 9 from 9:30-11 a.m. at Queen of the Valley Community Outreach, Napa. Specially trained, licensed cosmetologist work with women to address changes due to treatment. Receive free products and advice in a supportive environment. 1-800-ACS-2345.
November 9 - 14: Wild Game Week at Hurleyís
Hurleyís most popular annual event! Itís a WILD time when Chef Bob features game delicacies from around the world. Menus change daily and may include Venison, Grilled Sailfish, Buffalo Rib Eye, Wild Boar, Rabbit, Caribou, Ostrich and more... Reservations are recommended
Scenery, music, food, good people and fun weather. When you come to the Valley shoot me a call or email and I will see what I can do to get you wine passes and restaurant recommendations.
Stefan C Jezycki, in the Napa Valley, CA
Happy Halloween! Well, all the grapes are pretty much off the vines. The weather is a little cooler in the high 60's but clear. There is a little more of a northern wind than usual. But still a great time to come to the valley.
Downtown Napa has a lot to offer. If you are looking for a new experience outside your car, park and go. There are several new hotels, open markets with fantastic food, local wine shops and restaurants galor to choose from.
This link will provide you with a map of Napa's downtown.
https://napi.net-flow.com/napadowntown.com/documents/Downtown%20Map%202008.pdf
Restaurant Pick of the Week: Frankies Deli on Main
Our great uncle, Frank Rossi, made a life with the people of Napa. We are excited to re-open the store in his honor!
Frankie's Deli
1502 Main Street
Napa, CA 94559
mindy@frankiesonmain.com
James King, Mindy's husband, is the store manager and spends long hours, 6 days a week ensuring that the customer experience is consistent and always features the freshest ingredients! (In case you're wondering about how to get on James' good side - just say somethin' nice about the Houston Texans!)
Frankie's great nieces, Michele and Mindy, are proud to be bringing the Italian Deli & Grocery back to Main Street!
In the early 1900's, immigrants from Lake Como Italy, made their way through Ellis Island, San Francisco and points north to downtown Napa. For three decades, Frank Rossi, his family and friends, owned and operated his store in classic Italian style.
The freshest meats and cheeses, desserts and espresso could always be found at the corner of Napa and Main.
Frankie was a dear part of his community. The union members, local firemen, classic and racing car restoration buffs all loved him. His family and friends are glad to have customers from the 50's and 60's still come in and telling us about their memories and relationships with him.
This is a wonderful opportunity for us to be in Napa. We love the area and the people. The deli is sort of a coming home for these two fourth generation, Napa-born girls.
Great story.......
Events for the weekend:
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Have a happy Halloween all!
Stefan Jezycki on the Napa Valley, give us a call if you get this way
Wow! What a weekend we had in the Napa Valley. I volunteered and my wife co-chaired the 1st Annual Browns Valley School, Hoedown Showdown Chili Cook-off, what a great time.
Here is the photo at sunset, line dancing, music and neighbors at Connelly Ranch which is run by the Napa Valley Land Trust.
We raised almost or close to $20,000 for the local school.
Here are the events that one can partake in the Valley this weekend. Note that it is a busy time in the wine world, picking grapes, working around the rain and crush around the corner. The leaves and colors are changing and it seems Napans or Napkins are ready for the change. We need and want the rain - water.
October 23: Napa Valley Wine Train Vintners Lunch
An estate, family-run winery for more than forty years, this winery has been featured in Time Magazine and is one of the first American corporations with a female CEO. Trefethenís chardonnay was proclaimed the best in the world at the 1979 World Wine Olympics. $154 (800) 427.4124
October 23-25, 30 - Nov 1: Pastiche!
Carnaval Pastiche is theatrical fund-raiser for the Tucker Farm Center and Theater Arts Revival An interactive musical, Pastiche is a second rate, small time carnival that has seen better days. It is is composed of a dysfunctional troupe of sideshow freaks, singers, dancers, puppeteers, magicians, knife throwers, con artists, gypsies and dreamers. $12-$15 965.2538
October 24: Goodnight Moon & The Runaway Bunny
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia will add to its acclaimed repertory of outstanding childrenís productions with an innovative double bill adaptation of Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurdís beloved bedtime classics, Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny. Napa Valley Opera House, $10 226.7372
October 24: Harvest Festival at Connolly Ranch
This annual Harvest Festival at Connolly Ranch, 3141 Browns Valley Road in Napa, is an opportunity for families to meet our farm animals, take tours of the ranch and participate in activities like face painting and pumpkin carving while enjoying hot dogs, ice cream and live music. 224.1894
October 24: Doc Severinsen & El Ritmo de la Vida
The Napa Valley Symphony will open its 2009-2010 season with one of the great legends of American music: trumpeter/conductor Doc Severinsen. Doc has crafted an innovative and exciting program: El Ritmo de la Vida (the rhythm of life) along with Gil Guiterrez and Petro Cartas. $49 - $69 226.8742
October 24: 25th Annual ìTaste for Knowledgeî
Napa Valley Education Foundation is holding its 25th Annual fundraising event, which directly benefits students of the Napa Valley Unified School District. Silent and live auction, sit-down 4-course dinner paired with a fine Napa Valley wine. You are invited to attend and help us raise funds to support of public education in American Canyon, Napa and Yountville schools. Held at Black Stallion Winery , $100 253.3563
October 24: The Active 20-30 Club of Napa Presents the 34th Annual Halloween Extravaganza Brian Cline Band. Tickets are $55 presale and online, $60 at the door Purchase tickets at www.napaactive2030.org or at Party Time or Napa Community Bank. 21 and over only please. ID required for admission. All proceeds benefit Childrenís Charitable Fund. 253-2030.
October 24: Trick or Treat at Bel Aire Plaza
Families are invited to a free festive Halloween event at Bel Aire Plaza from 12 noon to 3 p.m. The Plaza will kick-off Halloween with trick-or-treating and participating stores and restaurants handing out treats to costumed children, ages 12 and under. Kids will also enjoy special events including face painting, balloon twisting, pumpkin carving and more. 252-7281
(information and dates provided by the Napa Marketplace Magazine)
So if you are in the Valley, do not hesitate to call for some direction or help with plans.
Have a great week.
Stefan C Jezycki in the Napa Valley, CA
Fun weekend in the Valley coming up...
The grapes are all being picked, crush is on the way, just had 4 inches or rain and sun is on the way
October 17, Oktoberfest Napa Valley, put on your lederhosen and get your stein ready for the first ever Oktoberfest Napa Valley, dress in full German costume and get in free, live music, festival cuisine, beer, wine and vernder booths, $10/$15 707-256-3000
October 17, An Eveneing With Gordon Lighfoot, Gordon Lightfoot's music career spanned more than 40 years and more than 200 recordings in the 60's and 70's, influencing Bob Dylan, Gene Clark, Jimmy Buffett and Jim Croche, Napa Opera House $90/$110 707-226-7372
October 17, Gypsy Jazz at the Napa Valley Museum, Featuring The Hot Club of Marin A tribute to Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelly. $35 singles; $50 couples; wine, pomme frites, gourmet sausage, Bouchon baguettes and mustards. 7:30 p.m.
October 17 - 18: Old Mill Days
Come join the Bale Grist Mill for: Mill Tours, Blacksmith Demonstration, Apple Pressing, Rope Making, Corn Husk Dolls, Spinning, Lace Making, Dutch Oven Cooking Demo, Folk Music. Bale Gris Mill Historic Park: $5.00 includes Apple Cider/ $10 Cider/ 942.6333
October 17: Enchanted Village Faire
Enter a magical land of wonder and imagination... Wander through the woods to the Crystal Cave, capture treasure from the Sleeping Giant, test your courage in Knight's Quest, cast your luck at the Fishing Booth, shop local handcrafted gifts at the Village Shoppe, and stroll among artisan vendors. Music, entertainment, food, and more await children and adults of all ages. All proceeds benefit Stone Bridge School, a Waldorf-methods public charter school $2 252.5522
October 17: St. Helena Hometown Harvest Festival
Come celebrate the end of the harvest season in the Napa Valley and experience the beautiful fall foliage. The festival starts with the legendary pet parade through downtown and also includes food and craft booths, wine pouring stations, live music, wine auction and more. 963.5706
October 17: Hoedown Showdown Chili Cookoff at Connolly Ranch
Get ready to kick up your heels and enjoy some great chili at the Hoedown Showdown. You'll spend a great afternoon enjoying a friendly chili cookoff, live music, live and silent auction, BBQ, dancing and even a mechanical bull! $25 includes chili tasting and 2 drinks. BBQ dinner and drinks are also available for sale at the event. Proceeds benefit Browns Valley Elementary School in Napa. 226-1866.
October 18: Art Matters Fundraiser at Gordon Huether Studio to Benefit Wolfe Center Gordon Huether presents Art Matters, a celebration of art and minds in collaboration with the teens of Wolfe Center. Please join us from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Gordon Huether Studio for your chance to bid on one-of-a-kind works of art created by Gordon Huether and Wolfe Center teens, while enjoying premium Napa Valley food and wines! 255-1855
October 18: Flamenco Arte y Pureza & Ines Bacan Direct from Spain!
Flamenco Arte Y Pureza with Gypsy Legend Ines Bacan and Dancers El Oruco, La Gallardi and Javier Heredia. "A Conversation in Flamenco, with Intensity and Charm... A Triumph." The New York Times. Napa Valley Opera House, $90 / $110 226.7372
October 18: Brubeck Brothers
The Brubeck Brothers Quartet is a hot, highly-sought jazz group that features two members of one of America's most accomplished musical families, Daniel Brubeck (drums) and Chris Brubeck (bass & trombone) sons of the legendary Dave Brubeck. Lincoln Theater, $35, $25 944.1300
October 18: Jack and the Beanstalk
Youngsters, and those young at heart, will enjoy following the lively adventures of young Jack on his journey. Through imaginative use of both live actors and puppets the internationally-renown California Theatre Center presents the beloved story. Lincoln Theater, $10 944.1300
So there is a ton to see and do in the Napa Valley. The colors and the weather are perfect. Take a ride up from SF, just 52 miles to the north or 45 minutes from Sacramento.
See you in the Valley.
Stefan C Jezycki
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