Food truck finder, openings, and other news 🚚
Issue 59
NEWS (TO US)
All the latest scoops
Napa Food Trucks (.com). Incredible food truck finder!
Why didn’t we think of this?!
Heritage Eats. Bids farewell
After a decade, but welcomes…
George + Kins. Opening this April
A “not-so-classic diner” brought to you Heritage Eats team/family.
Ciccio x Pancha’s. Exclusive Ciccio menu available at Pancha’s!
It’s not a cigarette machine, but still pretty cool!
Elsewhere Wine Bar & Lounge (St. Helena). Coming soon
From the team behind Charlie’s. So yes, expectations are high.
La Onda. Cancelled!
Old news, but still mysterious news! Sad!
Good Pantry. Introduces a better CSA
Napa’s zero-waste grocery store now offers weekly produce and proteins for pre-order pickup, including fresh, local produce, meats, and fish.
Netflix. Officially greenlights Napa comedy “Uncorked.”
To maximize authenticity, people expect it to feature a hilarious and informative newsletter.
Sonoma International Film Festival. Is happening right now!
I know, I know, a little late. We have not been on the ball lately. But it’s not over! Go!
Sweeney’s. Launches Napa Fishing Club
Fishing poles not required, but encouraged.
Wunder Boutique & Salon. Closing after more than 10 years.
Sad!
Napavore Magazine. A new lit mag for Napa.
Publishing stories, essays, poetry, and interviews inspired by the Napa region. Give them a follow and check out some real writing. Not the kind of swill those Valley Villager guys post…
Five Senses (Calistoga). Brick & Mortar coming soon
Following a series of pop-ups at Picayune Cellars, it’s rumored they’ll be opening a brick & mortar location this Spring.
Phoenix ULTRA Lounge. Permit posted on Main Street (old Back Room location).
I was hoping for a Sedona Mega Lounge, but you get the lounge you deserve.
Sunship Pizza. New pop-up debuted at Contimo
More pop-ups on the way, so follow along. New Jersey-style pies — which, depending on who you ask, might just be the best New York pies.
Costa Alegre Market. Open now
Now open on Pine Street. We’re hearing good things coming out of the kitchen… and we plan to investigate.
Vitality Smoothie & Wellness Bar. Newly open at Food City
Wellness you say? Make mine a double!
Wheel Life Napa. Pop-up roller skating rink to become a permanent-up!
Looks like the wheels are sticking around. Keep those skates within reach.
Beats AM. Launching soon
Nothing says good morning like house beats in your face. Coffee helps.
Over the Hill:
Smash (Sonoma). Opening in May
Smashburgers finally make their way to Sonoma. Took long enough.
Sonoma Valley Fruit Basket. Closing after over 50 years…
Sad.
Rumor Mill:
Azteca Market (St. Helena). Eyeing a move to the A&W location
Drive through Azteca?? We’re all for it.
COMING IN HOT
Events and happenings
Mar 25 - 29: Sonoma Film Festival. Various locations, prices vary
Mar 27: Zootopia 2 (screening). Valley Swim, free but buy food
Mar 28: The Twilight Sessions: Change! Pop (live music). Blackbird Vineyards, $28
Mar 29: Ollie’s Pizza Pop-Up. Pomme Cider Shop (Sonoma), prices vary
Apr 1: Patton Oswalt: Effervescent. Uptown Theatre, $45+
Apr 1: Taste of Oxbow (first Wednesdays). Oxbow Public Market, free to attend
Apr 4: Easter Egg Hunt/Rummage. Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists, free entry
Apr 7: Gary Numan. Uptown Theatre, $55+
Apr 9: Spring Lamb Dinner. Contimo, $95+
Apr 10: Skin to Skin: An Evening with John Santos. Jarvis Center, $25
Apr 11: The Wyeths: Three Generations (Exhibit Opening). The MAC, $30+
Apr 11: Kokedama Workshop. Riza Plants, $65
Apr 11: Rock the Congress (Napa). Copia, $15+ (donation)
Apr 12: Going to Extremes: A John Waters 80th Birthday Celebration (comedy). Uptown Theatre, $60+
Apr 13: The Godfather (Sonoma Film Club Screening). Sebastiani Theatre, $14
Apr 17: An Almost Famous Evening with Director Cameron Crowe. True West (Healdsburg), $350 (donation)
Apr 17-Sept 26: At Work: Industries that Built the Valley. Historic Goodman Library, free
Apr 18-26: Friends of the Napa Library Booksale. Napa Main Library, free but buy some books
Apr 19: Mothers Napa Cars & Carnitas Classic Car Meet. Mothers, free
Apr 25: Drag Show Brunch. The Garden, $44
Apr 25: The Mr. Pink Party. Compline / First Street Complex, $85+
Advance Notice:
May 9: The Wine (Half) Marathon. Silverado Trail, $185+
Jun 6: BloodRoot Ramble (music festival). Abel De Luna Community Center, (Healdsburg), $85+