Inside Track:

What the Locals are Doing

Hop Creek Gastro Pub and Nano Brewery

Hop Creek is one of Napa’s favorite local pubs known for their warm, welcoming atmosphere, locally sourced menu, unique house-brewed craft beers, spirits and wine. Their lively Happy Hours are hosted M- F from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. with specials such as $3 off appetizers, $6 house wines, $4 House-brewed beers and $1 off guest beers. Enjoy watching a game at the bar or relaxing with your pooch on the spacious outdoor patio. // 707-257-7708 3252 BROWNS VALLEY ROAD, NAPA • WWW.HOPCREEKPUB.COM

The Lakeside Grill

The Lakeside Grill at Vintner's Golf Club is one of Napa Valley’s local’s secrets. Open to the public, the lunch menu offers burgers and hotdogs, a sophisticated menu of sandwiches and salads, and an extensive breakfast menu on weekends. A panoramic view of the golf course and pond, complete with a fountain, provides a picturesque setting for patio dining. Open M-Sun for lunch: 11am-3pm and Fri-Sun for breakfast 9am-1pm. // 7901 SOLANO AVE., NAPA // WWW.VINTNERSGOLFCLUB.COM

The Q Fried Chicken

More formally known as the Q Restaurant and Bar, The Q is one of Napa’s most popular places to find fried chicken. Known for their traditional style of southern fried chicken served with a choice of two styles of barbeque sauce or their signature pepper vinegar, they also have a bountiful selection of sides, including four types of coleslaw. While the chicken is offered on the menu daily, on Monday nights a 10-piece bucket goes for $21.95 as long as supplies last. Eat in or carry out. // 3900 BEL AIRE PLAZA D, NAPA // WWW.THEQRANDB.COM

Buster's Southern Barbecue

Photo courtesy of Busters Southern BBQ

Busters in Calistoga has been serving up southern style BBQ in California since 1965. Located on Rt 29 in the heart of wine-country, Buster fills the streets with the whispering aroma of authentic Louisiana barbecued pork and beef ribs, chicken, tri tip served inside or on the outdoor patio with all the sides. Sundays feature live jazz and blues bands from 3-6pm. Open Mon-Sat from 10am-8pm. //

Copperfield’s Book Club

Copperfield's Books, the Napa book lovers' bookstore hosts an online book club from 6-7 pm the second Tuesday of every month. The club features a monthly book selection with mixed genres and topics so there is something for everyone. Copperfield’s compelling sections in cooking, travel, graphic novels and children’s section draw locals and tourists alike. In person book clubs resume in the Fall. // 1300 FIRST ST., # 398, NAPA // WWW.COPPERFIELDSBOOKS.COM/NAPA