THRIVE at the Farmers Market, restaurant openings, closings and other news 🫑

Aug 17, 2025

NEWS (TO US)

Napa Farmers Market. How to THRIVE at the Farmers Market.
If you are interested in doing more than just surviving, check out Farmers Market Executive Director Cara Mae Wooledge’s response to our recent entirely-intended-to-be-silly-and-self-deprecating-but-in-retrospect-should-have-been-more-thoughtful-after-all-people-are-working-their-asses-off-and-also-we-love-the-farmers-market!-this-one-got-away-from-us-but-parts-of-it-were-kind-of-funny-right?-is-napa-bistro-mad report about the farmers market — which, to reiterate, we love!

BTW: Did you know that you can become a Friend of the Market? Just make a contribution of your choosing to help support this largely volunteer-run organization! (Can you even imagine if the Farmers Market didn’t exist? Or if it left downtown?!)

Winston’s. Winston’s Wok is back, baby!
The Chinese-American pop-up returns, now every Friday and Saturday from 5-8:30!

Bare Health. Is now Bare Wellness! And has moved to Main Street!
Ready for reps in the old (old) Color Theory space, by The Q.

Burgers and Half Bottles. A pop-up, supposedly, for 10-weeks
Chef Keller’s getting in on the burger scene, complete with caviar supplements (of course).

Wylde. New Yountville restaurant announced.
Tapas joint opening in the spring in the former Perry’s/Compadres space. Not to be confused with Wlyd Oasis (which we covered last issue).

Back Room Wines. Moving on down the road.
Relocating to the “West End’ complex.

Jarvis Conservatory. Founder William Jarvis has passed away.
Pretty extraordinary life and special place. RIP.

The Maker’s Nook. New consignment retail space for local artisans.
Opening soon at 933 Coombs Street. Maker’s Market, the Nook is coming for you.

Dancing with Rachel R. Line dancing lessons, right here in Napa
Heel, toe, grapevine… we’re ready!

Sourdough & Co and Nick’s Roasting Co. Two chains, one roof
A sandwich shop and a coffee roaster walk into a plaza…

VINE Transit. Saturday service to BART.
We are probably slow to the punch on this one, but this is pretty neat: You can take a direct trip from the Redwood Park & Ride in Napa to the El Cerrito del Norte BART station, and then head into the city (or to the airport!)

Napa Yard. Plans to expand — and add a mini-golf course!
But instead of holes, it will have QR codes.

Clementine. New Yountville restaurant open now!
Genuinely looks so very lovely — like if TikTok opened a French café.

School of Rock (music school). Coming soon to Napa
God of Rock, thank you for this chance to kick ass.

Vine Hill Park (Napa). Major playground updates!
Napa’s hottest new playground is Vine Hill Park. This playground’s got everything: see-saws, a Turbo Twister™️ slide, woodchips – you name it.

Don Perico. Hoping to reopen in the First Street complex sometime Summer 2026.
A victim of Kohlsgate! It’s been in its current location for almost 30 years.

Entrecot. Closed!
Vaya con dios, Entrecot. We hardly knew ye and feel guilty about never visiting ye.

Heritage Eats. May be walking back recent concept changes.
It is freaking tough out there, huh? If we haven’t said it recently: Thank you to all the restaurant and retail people out there who stick their necks out and make Napa an interesting and vibrant place to live.

Blue Note Summer Sessions (Meritage). So many notable performers!
Summer ain’t over yet! From Daryl Hall to Chelsea Handler to Mavis Staples to David Lee Roth, there is so much going on over at the Meritage that it felt worth promoting the Summer Sessions from the “events” section to the “news” section.

Villager PSA: Tomato season is peaking, and the valley’s BLTs are having a moment. Contimo, Kitchen Door, Charlie’s, and more — pick your favorite, then take a bite. Bonus points if you spot Tyson Caly mid–BLT crawl. Say hello, and let him know the Villager says he owes you a sando.

Over the Hill

Little Wing Farm (Point Reyes Station). Ceasing operation at year end.
Well, this is terrible news. Truly a loss. Go support while you still can.

Starbread (Petaluma). Senorita bread incoming.
Vallejo’s beloved carb bomb heads north. Petaluma, prepare your stretchy pants.

Rumor Mill

Con Amor. Papered windows, curious minds.
Something’s afoot at La Cheve’s sister spot — the windows at Con Amor are suddenly covered in butcher paper. Could be a reveal. Could be nothing. But let’s be real — it’s definitely something. 👀