Moore's Landing, more pinball and other news 🕹️
Issue 52
NEWS (TO US)
All the latest scoops
Moore’s Landing. A food and beverage permit is up.
Love that whole Cuttings Wharf area, psyched for this.
Marquee Pinball. Opening a second location?!
On Clinton Street aka Haus Alley. Word on the street is that it’s more arcade-y, less pinball-y.
Johnny Doughnuts. New shop in Oxbow.
Is it “Oxbow” or “the Oxbow”? What do you guys say?
Juniper Station. New location (and concept) announced.
It’s gonna have food, and it’s right across from “Oxbow” (they don’t say “the Oxbow,” so let’s go with “Oxbow”).
Mucho Mochi. New food truck on Soscol.
And they have deep fried Oreos. 🤯
Wright Corner Gallery. Art gallery is now a non-alcoholic boutique…and will soon become an inn and tavern?
And they have NA Chateau Diana. 🤯
Fuller Park. Renovation with playable public art!
I know people have been loving our playground coverage.
Napa Humane. Pet photo contest for the 2026 calendar!
Ummm, Finn is running away with this thing! Someone needs to stand up to Finn!
Napa Hot Chicken. Opening date announced: First week of Oct!
We’re already sweating just thinking about it! Yountville Hot Salmon doesn’t stand a chance!
Raising Cane’s. Coming to Napa?
Move over KFC, a new crispy contender may be entering the ring. Because when we think Napa, we naturally think… more fried chicken.
Sourdough & Co. / Nick’s Roasting Company. Now open in the Michael’s shopping center.
Now we know who Sourdough’s Co is! It’s Nick! This is two establishments sharing one space, like those combination Pizza Hut / Taco Bells.
A&W. Likely to close in April.
The Register has all the scoops lately! Thank you, Register! PSA: The Valley Villager is cool and all, but Napa needs the Register! If you don’t already, consider subscribing. The price has come down recently, if I am not mistaken…
Clif Family Bruschetteria. Major happenings on Wednesdays in September.
Not only does the farm stand open at 11:30am, but each Wednesday the truck will be serving street food from a different locale.
Rumor Mill
Nimbus Arts. Opening a new location in the Tannery.
Compared to their St. Helena location, the word on the street is that the new spot will focus more on adult classes, vs kid stuff. We’re talking permanent marker, paint that doesn’t wash out of your clothes — ADULT.
COMING IN HOT
Events and happenings
Aug 29-31: The Black Radio Experience (Music Festival). Meritage Resort, $499+ for 3 days
NEW: Aug 30: Folklore - Second Anniversary. Folklore, free
NEW: Aug 31: Love Language - R&B Dance Party. 1331 Cocktails, $?
NEW: Sep 5: National Park Radio (live music). Elusa Winery (Calistoga), $128
NEW: Sep 5: Harvest Movie Nights: Point Break. Gundlach Bunschu, $25
NEW: Sep 6: Meet the Artist: Reyna Noriega Celebration (w/ Tish Around Town). Clif Family Tasting Room, prices vary
Sep 6: Dock of the Bay Music Festival. Mare Island, prices vary
Sep 6: Young The Giant (live music). The Meritage Resort, $74+
Sep 7: Santigold (live music). Meritage Resort, $48
Sep 9: Workshop + Author Event: Networking for Writers by Linda Ruggeri. Napa County Library, free
Sep 13: Putting on the Glitz. Community Projects, free to attend
Sept 13: MJ Lenderman & The Wind. Gundlach Bundschu, $79
Sep 13: Mavis Staples w/ Fantastic Negrito (live music). The Meritage Resort, $86
NEW: Sep 13: Tails & Tiles event (art + adoption). We Care Animal Rescue, $45
NEW: Sep 13: Roll with It: The Craft of Chocolate Truffles (class). Under-Study, $188
NEW: Farm Fest 2025 (party, live music, food). Clif Family Farm, $100
Sep 14: Feast Above the River. Russian River (Guernville), $75+
Sep 14: Downton Abbey: Afternoon Tea (Screening). Cameo Cinema, $35
Sep 14: Salty Sixties Pool Party. Flamingo Resort & Spa (Santa Rosa), $65
NEW: Sep 18: Napa Tech and Innovation Night (City of Napa Economic Development Division). 1331 Cocktails, free
NEW: Sep 20: Ceramic Mug Hand-building Workshop. Covet Studio, $65
NEW: Sep 20: Bale Grist Mill Harvest Dinner & Auction (Napa State Parks Benefit). Bale Grist Mill, $20
Sep 20: Gregorian Chant & More by Aeternum Choir. Markham Estate, $87
Advance Notice:
Oct 3: Harvest Movie Nights: Troop Beverly Hills. Gundlach Bunschu, $25
Oct 4: Story Pirates: The Amazing Adventure Tour (kids sketch comedy). Uptown Theatre, $46+
Oct 10: Re-Animator (Screening and Q&A). Uptown Theare, $49+
Oct 12: DJ Brunch Bites: Clif Family Morning Marmalade (brunch party). Clif Family Tasting Room, $35
Oct 24: Harvest Movie Nights: Jaws. Gundlach Bunschu, $25
Nov 2: Jacques Pepin: A Legacy of Heart & Soul (conversation). Uptown Theatre, $84+
Jan 10, 2026: Stop Making Sense (Screening w/ Jerry Harrison). Uptown Theatre, $45+