Treasury Wine Shake Leaves Napa’s Power Labels On Edge
Treasury Wine Estates said it will slim its brand portfolio and sell or retire selected assets, a move that could put Napa vineyards and tasting rooms into flux. The investor day outlines a multi‑year reset focused on a handful of luxury labels.
Napa College’s New Hospitality Hub Pours Students Straight Into Wine Jobs
Napa Valley College unveiled the Donna Altes Hospitality Training Center on June 2, adding a tasting bar and classroom to its Wine Education Complex. The privately funded facility will train students for tasting‑room and wine‑sales roles.
Downtown Joe's Quietly Unleashes River‑View Party Deck On Second Street
Downtown Joe's has finished a yearlong remodel and debuted a Second Street terrace with river views, expanded menus and live‑music nights. The upgrade also sets up a future rooftop and bigger kitchen.
Fried Chicken Shack Sneaks Back Behind Ad Hoc for Summer in Yountville
Addendum, Thomas Keller’s backyard takeout spot behind Ad Hoc in Yountville, reopened last Friday for weekends through Labor Day with pizza, fried chicken and new sandwiches.
Cal-Italian Hotshot Plots Bike-Fueled Feast at Napa's New Elene Hotel
Matthew Accarrino is consulting on Vetra and a casual café at The Elene in Napa, pairing Cal‑Italian cooking with a cycling program tied to the Napa Valley Vine Trail.
Sonoma Streets Get Steamy as Mobile Tortilla Factories Roll In
Mobile tortillerías — full tortilla factories on wheels — have started popping up across Sonoma County, selling hot corn tortillas by the pound and reviving neighborhood food traditions.
Homegrown Heat: Napa Snags Star Chef Mark Dommen For Hestan Hotspot
A Michelin‑starred veteran from One Market has taken over Hestan Napa’s kitchen, bringing fine‑dining chops back to downtown Napa. The move pairs seasonal menus with Hestan wines.












