Cindy Pawlcyn has been a mainstay in Napa Valley for more than two decades, when she scored her first success with the still popular Mustards Grill. Her latest venture, Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen, is located in a charming house in St. Helena, CA. This quaint gem also has an adorable little courtyard for outdoor dining (which […]
Read the rest of this entry »Gott’s Roadside Stand–Napa Valley
Ever heard of Taylor’s Automatic Refresher? It was the model for Rob Dalzell’s now shuttered Chef Burger, but it has drawn crowds in St. Helena and Napa for years. It recently changed hands and is now called Gott’s Roadside, but nothing else has changed. This is no ordinary burger drive-in, though that’s exactly what it […]
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The fact that I was on a long-awaited family vacation may have influenced my thinking. Or perhaps it was the relief of leaving behind Kansas City’s high humidity and temperatures. But a recent visit to Solbar restaurant in Napa Valley confirmed all the hype…this is a very special spot. We sat outside surrounded by palm […]
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