Forks AND Corks

A CELEBRATION of FOOD & WINE in Napa Valley

In our fifth annual Forks & Corks edition, we celebrate Napa Valley for which it is best known—its award-winning restaurants and exceptional wines. Napa is not only a globally acclaimed wine region; it is also a foodie’s paradise, touting 30 MICHELIN Rated restaurants, five with MICHELIN Stars. But it’s not just the menus with a MICHELIN nod that make Napa such a rich food and wine destination. It’s the small, family-owned local vintners and chefs who create such a wonderfully diverse canvas for epicureans to discover.

In addition to our coverage of some of the best local places to wine and dine, we showcase a very special feature about Jess Lander’s Essential Napa Valley Cookbook project. During the COVID pandemic, Jess partnered with Chuck Meyers (Napa Palisades Saloon; First & Franklin) and recruited a formidable team of volunteers to create a cookbook to help raise money for displaced restaurant workers and those in need of food assistance. The beautiful hard-cover cookbook contains over 36 full page /full color, coveted chef recipes from over 30 of Napa Valley’s favorite restaurants. We’re thrilled to share her story here as well as a sampling of some of our favorite recipes.

This year’s Forks and Corks edition is abundant with stories about some of Napa Valley’s hidden gem wineries, winemakers, restaurants, and chefs who started with a dream to share their passion among kindred spirits. Through their hard work and dedication, they have become some of Napa Valley’s most sought-after stars. So, whether you’re seeking a burger and a brew or a white tablecloth experience, we encourage you to step out and explore all of Napa Valley’s local treasures.