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What the Locals are Doing Nine One Wine Photo by Lauren Bucher
St. Helena locals and police log buffs Hillary Hoppe and Chris Morisoli recently launched Nine One Wine, a podcast focused on “all things wine and crime”. The duo invites local winemakers over to read comical crime incidents from the St. Helena Star police log juxtaposed with conversations about each guest’s winemaking journey. The light-hearted sessions are intended to reveal the authentic side of Napa Valley. Available on all streaming platforms. // @NINEONEWINEPODCAST
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Family-owned by Napa locals Gwen & Rene’ Bassett, Dickey’s Barbeque has been a local gem since it opened in Spring 2019. Their brisket, pulled pork, ribs, chicken, sausages, and turkey are all slow-smoked in a large pit and served up alongside a variety of 13 sides. Especially popular are the family dinner boxes, pit smoked wings and giant, loaded baked potatoes. Whether it be one guest in-store or catering for hundreds, Dickey’s can satisfy any barbecue fix. // 1335 W. IMOLA AVE, NAPA • WWW.DICKEYS.COM
The Saint Happy Hour St. Helena’s hottest wine bar hosts a happening Happy Hour every Tuesday - Thursday from 3-7 p.m. Glasses of wine start at $8 and beers at $5 and on Thursdays, Kevin Hague performs live music from 5-7 p.m. The Saint offers over 50 wines by the glass and even more by the bottle from a collection of boutique wineries in Napa Valley and from around the world. A variety of artisan cheeses, charcuterie boards, and small plates are also available, because after all, wine is meant to be savored with a nibble or two. // 1350 MAIN ST., ST. HELENA • WWW.THESAINTNAPAVALLEY.COM
Napa Golf Course Napa Golf Course is the perfect respite for the local golfing community. The 18-hole full-service course operates on a daily fee, offers practice facilities, an 8,500 square foot putting green, and a 22-stall driving range. With four sets of tees and instruction to accommodate golfers of any skill level, the course is user-friendly, fun, and affordable. Napa Golf Course is also home to Fairview Napa, offering affordable, picturesque, all-inclusive weddings and events–indoors or out. // Photo courtesy of Napa Golf Course
KENNEDY PARK, 2295 STREBLOW DR., NAPA • WWW.PLAYNAPA.COM
Brigachero Join Napa locals in-the-know for handcrafted confections from Fabi, the chef/entrepreneur behind Brigachero. Named after her favorite pet Schnauzer, Che, and her favorite Brazilian sweet (brigadeiro), Fabi creates a whimsical selection of mouthwatering Brazilian truffles, chocolate “barras” and spreads. A delight to behold and consume, the colorful truffles are available for purchase at her pink trailer along Soscol Avenue, at Napa’s local farmers markets or you can build your own box on line. // WWW.BRIGACHERO.COM 18
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season. Presented by JaM Cellars, the 2022 festival presents over 75 musical acts with headline artists Metallica, P!nk, Twenty One Pilots, and Luke Combs. The 3-day music, wine, craft brew, and culinary festival continues to offer a variety of genres, some of the world’s biggest bands, up-andcoming musical acts, and some of Napa Valley’s best food. BottleRock Napa Valley also presents its highly entertaining Williams Sonoma Culinary Stage, showcasing a unique mashup of cooking demonstrations with renowned chefs, celebrities, performers, and rock stars. Initial ticket blocks were released in January, but some ticket types are still available for direct purchase or to score post-sale tickets, visit the Fan-to-Fan Exchange page. // www.bottlerocknapavalley.com June 9-11
NAPA VALLEY JAZZ GETAWAY
Brian Culbertson & Friends is back for the 9th Annual three-day Jazz festival featuring Boney James, Incognito, Lindsey Webster, Eric Darius, Kayla Waters, Marcus Anderson, Nicholas Cole, Mike Manson, DJ’s Rick & Russ with CJ Flash. The main concerts will be performed at Charles Krug. // www.jazzgetaway.com July 15-24
FESTIVAL NAPA VALLEY
Blending the beauty and bounty of Napa Valley with the very finest performing arts, Festival Napa Valley is back in 2022 for a nine-day program filled with world-class performances staged in iconic venues. This year’s Arts for All Gala, hosted on July 17, will be headlined by country music legend and Grammy Awardwinner Trisha Yearwood. The internationally renowned Young People’s Chorus of New York City will also perform. Each year, more than 200 artists, wineries, resorts, theaters, restaurants, chefs, and vintners participate. // www.festivalnapavalley.org
