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What's Hot In and Around the Napa Valley

The Waterfront Seafood Grill

Waterfront Seafood Grill

Photo by Bob McClenahan

Matt Cordeiro’s hottest new restaurant launched has breathed new life into the dining scene on Napa’s riverfront. The restaurant focuses on fresh, classic seafood dishes headed up by Executive Chef Jesus Mendez (known for his 21-year tenure working under Greg Cole/Coles Chophouse.) The airy restaurant boasts inside dining and outdoor patio seating, as well as a formidable bar featuring six outdoor seats sequestered for primo riverfront views. Specialties include a raw bar menu, including caviar, oysters, crab, and shrimp, a bountiful selection of appetizers, and main courses, including lobster, shrimp, fresh catch, pasta, and a handful of steaks and chops. It’s a hot ticket, and reservations are highly recommended. // 720 Main St., Napa // www.thewaterfrontseafoodgrill.com

Osha Thai

Photo courtesy of Osha Thai

San Francisco-based Osha Thai launches its newest location in downtown Napa. The much-anticipated restaurant, located in the prior Mango on Main site on Main Street, is led by Executive Chef Lalita Souksamlane and touts an authentic “East Meets West” dining experience. The menu includes favorites from Osha San Francisco and some new dishes prepared exclusively for the Napa location, such as King Salmon in a Tamarind Reduction, Thai Boat Soup with Rice Stick Noodles, and Deconstructed Shrimp Paste Fried Rice, complemented with a selection of local and imported wines. The restaurant is elegantly adorned with elaborate gold and blue tiling, colorful floral garlands, fresh flower arrangements, and modern Thai-style décor. // 1142 Main St., Napa // www.oshathai.com/napa

Robert Craig Tasting Salon

Photo courtesy of Robert Craig Tasting Salon

Robert Craig Winery expands its footprint from Howell Mountain to downtown Napa with a new tasting salon recently opened on 2nd Street. The charming bungalow, where visitors can be hosted inside or out, offers guests an intimate experience getting to know the Craig Crew and the family-owned and operated winery’s grape-growing and winemaking philosophies while sipping a selection of current vintages—by the flight or glass. The vibe is unhurried and relaxed and a perfect alternative for fans to enjoy the portfolio of Robert Craig wines in downtown Napa’s more urban setting. Open daily by appointment. // 1553 2nd St., Napa // www.robertcraigwine.com

Winston’s Café and Bakery

Photo courtesy of North Spirits and Tapas

The much-anticipated Winston’s Café is now open for business. Opened in the prior ABC Bakery location on Third Street, proprietor/chefs Alex Macaraig and Paul Brown partnered together to open a local bakery/ café focusing on seasonally inspired, farm-to-table breakfast and lunch cuisine downtown Napa. It is also the first brick-and-mortar location for Brown’s ‘Paulie’s Bagels’ business, known for its signature style of bagel selections. The evolving menu represents Brown’s Pennsylvania roots and Macaraig’s Filipino-American background. It includes cookies, sticky buns, soft pretzels, donuts, breakfast sandwiches, a fantastic coffee program in collaboration with Bentley’s Coffee, and an ever-changing, eclectic selection of dishes that are “delicious and crave-worthy.” // 1517 Third St., Napa // www.winstonsnapa.com

Los Agaves Napa Riverfront

Ricky Gonzalez brings his popular Los Agaves food truck menu to downtown Main Street. Located in the prior Corner Restaurant location, Los Agaves upscale Mexican food and lively atmosphere breathe new life into the open space. The menu includes a great selection of appetizers and plates to share as well as a collection of authentic Mexican taco plates and entrées such as Alambre (sauteed skirt steak) a short rib burrito, Chileajo Con Pollo and Enchiladas De Mole or Verdes. The handcrafted cocktails are works of art and for the tequila aficionado, the tequila/Mezcal menu is robust, served by the shot or bottle. The popular happy hour is especially busy whether hanging at the bar or on expanded patio. Open Sun- Thurs 11:30- 9:00 and 9:30 on Sat/Sun. // 660 Main St., Napa // www.losagavesnapa.com

New Frontier Wine Co. Tasting Lounge

Napa-based New Frontier Wine Co. unveils its new tasting lounge on downtown Napa’s busy Main Street. Tucked away in a turn-of-thecentury building, the comfortably appointed tasting lounge redefines luxury Napa wine tasting. The menu includes an exceptional array of wines from New Frontier Wine Co.’s collection of Napa Valley brands, including Justice, Waypoint, Pursuit, Renwood, and Lithology as well as wines from prestigious locations across the globe. Wines will be available via curated tasting flights or by the glass. Open seven days a week from 12 -7 p.m. // 1040 Main St., Napa. // www.newfrontierwines.com/visit