Things to Do

Napa Valley

Each town of Napa Valley provides it own unique atmosphere and are worth exploring for the variety of diverse wineries, restaurants and charming boulevards overflowing with boutiques and bakeries. Yountville is an epicenter of culinary riches with French Laundry, Bouchon and Ad Hoc all within walking distance. A short drive down a vineyard lined road and you’ll hit Oakville and Rutherford, where our wedding is taking place at Auberge du Soleil. Oakville boasts idyllic vineyard landscapes and our favorite roadside stop, Oakville Grocery, for some gourmet picnic goods. Nearby St Helena has a charming town with great restaurants and shops on Main Street and Calistoga boasts relaxing natural mineral pools, mud baths and, of course, more wineries. Napa has a thriving downtown scene and an inviting river front area with restaurants, bars and shops. Nearby Sonoma also provides myriad opportunities for wine tasting, dining and relaxing.

Napa Valley Wineries

Check out this great website to learn more about wineries in the area.

Napa Valley Guide

This is a great resource for all things Napa Valley.

Failla Wines

Charming little winery that has great wine and does personalized tastings and tours.

Frog's Leap Winery

Mumm Napa

Napa Valley sparkling wines.

Domaine Chandon

Miner Family Winery

Robert Mondavi Winery

Rombauer Vineyards

HALL Wines St. Helena

Opus One Winery

Amazing wine and a nice, personalized tasting room with pretty grounds.

Napa Valley Wine Train

Domaine Carneros

This one has a stunning property

Peju Winery

A family owned winery in the heart of Napa Valley.

Chalk Hill Estate Vineyards

A beautiful estate set on 1477 acres of land. Known for their unfiltered chardonnays. Offers hummer tours and horseback excursions to view the grounds.

Addendum

Thomas Keller's casual picnic-style fried chicken spot!

The French Laundry Garden

Beautiful little garden for a stroll across from The French Laundry.

Bouchon Bakery

Don't miss this Yountville mainstay for the best pastries and sweets in town!

Mustards Grill

One of Lena and Tony's favorites. Don't miss the roast chicken and lemon meringue.

Oxbow Public Market

The Charter Oak Restaurant

The Vazifdar family's favorite restaurant in Napa Valley! Delicious wine country California cuisine using the freshest produce around.

Oakville Grocery

Lena and Tony's favorite roadside grocery store for artisanal picnic goods, sandwiches, gifts and more!

Bistro Jeanty

A Vazifdar family favorite ( and soon to be a Gallardo favorite). This charming bistro in Yountville serves traditional French cuisine. We highly recommend the beef stew, beef bourguignon and tomato soup with a puff pastry topping.

Long Meadow Ranch - Rutherford Estate

Gott's Roadside

Adorable roadside eatery for gourmet hamburgers.

The Restaurant at Meadowood

Located inside Meadowood resort, this intimate fine dining restaurant is worth a splurge for a unique coursed meal.

V Marketplace

The French Laundry

Lena and Tony's bucket list restaurant! Napa Valley culinary dreams are realized here.

Acacia House by Chris Cosentino

Excellent fresh and light California cuisine at Las Alcobas hotel. It has a beautiful, but casual dining room with excellent cocktails at the bar, as well.

Redd Wood

Excellent thin-crust pizzas with a variety of fresh toppings.

Brix Napa Valley

Great restaurant right next door to Mustard's with a beautiful garden.

The Model Bakery

Quaint bakery on St Helena's main drag for the best English muffins you'll ever eat.

Solbar

Wonderful restaurant inside of Solage Resort for California cuisine.

PRESS

Excellent steakhouse in St Helena.

Ad Hoc

Another Thomas Keller joint in Yountville.

Bouchon Bistro

Morimoto Napa

Great Japanese food in a minimalist, beautiful atmosphere.

Main Street

St. Helena's main drag for great shopping and dining.