Inside Track: What the Locals are Doing

Inside Track: What the Locals are Doing

Photo by Lauren Bucher

Nine One Wine

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

Photo courtesy of Napa Golf Course

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. // 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