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A trip from July 01, 2007 to July 04, 2007, travelling to San Francisco, Yountville, Napa, Rutherford
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Unscheduled - San Francisco

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Stinking Rose (The)

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Billing itself "A Garlic Restaurant", this North Beach favorite is one of the locals' guilty pleasures. Although …
Restaurant
325 Columbus Street
San Francisco, CA 94133-3907
United States
+1 415 781 7673
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Unscheduled - Yountville

Bouchon Bakery


Restaurant
6534 Washington
Yountville, CA 94599
7079448037
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Gordon's was closed (I don't know why) and this turned out to be down the street. Tiny, but well stocked with sandwiches, pastries, coffee, etc. Small outdoor eating area, shopping area across the street...
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Bistro Jeanty


Restaurant
6510 Washington St
Yountville, CA 94599
USA
7079440103
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reservation by phone
food quite good, even the kidneys, which we ordered on a whim
casual atmosphere
sat outside in the great weather
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Unscheduled - Napa

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Sweetie Pies

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This small bakery may not be a part of the Napa history yet, but the reputation of this petit shop is guaranteeing …
Restaurant
520 Main Street
Napa, CA 94559-3353
United States
+1 707 257 8817
Notes
lunch before heading back to SF
i am STILL thinking about the 3 cheese panini!
This place was featured on Food Network, but I didn't know that when we went.
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Artesa Winery

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This majestic Napa winery features a wine-making museum and an array of champenoise sparkling wines for you to try. …
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1345 Henry Rd
Napa, CA 94559-9705
United States
+1 707 224 1668
Notes
had some time so decided to stop by on the way into SF
the BEST view of our vacation
tasting was pretty nice too
Open 10-5
www.artesawinery.com
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Robert Sinskey Vineyards

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Cozily tucked into the base of the Stag Leap District foothills, the Robert Sinskey winery, made of Napa stone and C …
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6320 Silverado Trl
Napa, CA 94558-9747
United States
+1 707 944 9090
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cave and cellar tour $25pp
Tour is nice and informative, laid back staff
small snack pairing with wines afterwards
$20-tasting
Open 10-430 Daily
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Bistro Don Giovanni

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This relaxed, cozy eatery is popular with local vintners, a great recommendation for excellent food. No wonder …
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4110 Howard Lane
Napa, CA 94558-1324
United States
+1 707 224 3300
Notes
reservation by phone only
casual restaurant
great duck with risotto, but would have been better for dinner it was SO heavy.
pickled halibut was surprisingly good also
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ZD Wines


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8383 Silverado Trail
Napa, CA 94558
USA
8004877757
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reserve wines quite a bit better than regular tasting wines. get there early and talk to the staff
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COPIA

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COPIA is a cultural institution, museum, and educational organization dedicated to the understanding and celebration …
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500 1st St
Napa, CA 94559-2629
United States
+1 707 259 1600
Notes
was supposed to look around here the first day but got in late.
fun place to check out, only $5pp
free wine tastings on certain days
Julia's kitchen Wed-Sun
open 10-5, closed tues
copia.org
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Bel Abri - A French Country Inn

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Elegance will surround with elegant fabrics and accessories, French tapestries, and handcrafted solid wood furniture …
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Bel Abri - A French Country Inn
837 California Blvd
Napa, CA 94559
United States
707-253-2100
Notes
Very comfortable rooms - nicely appointed
Was a computer problem that didn't see our reservation, but the girl on staff was very helpful and even gave us a discount for the inconvenience. Complimentary breakfast and wine/cheese tasting each day. Priced very well for the area, few rooms, gets full quickly.
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Cakebread Cellars

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Founded in 1973 by former photographer Jack Cakebread, this winery has produced a plethora of award-winning vintages …
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8300 Saint Helena Hwy
Napa, CA 94558-9729
United States
+1 800 588 0298
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http://www.cakebread.com/
open 10-4. Daily. $10
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Candlelight Inn Napa Bed and Breakfast

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Nestled in a quiet one-acre garden setting complete with a large swimming pool and several giant redwoods, this …
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Candlelight Inn Napa Bed and Breakfast
1045 Easum Dr
Napa, CA 94558
United States
707-257-3717
Notes
Wine train. COPIA.
$200/p
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Sweetie Pies

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Sweetie Pies may not be a part of the Napa history yet, but the reputation of this petite shop is guaranteeing that …
Shopping
520 Main St
Napa, CA 94559-3353
United States
+1 707 257 8817
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Restaurant

+1 707 265 5700
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Reservation made on opentable.com
Food was good but not as good as I'd hoped.
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Mondavi

Robert Mondavi winery. Oakville, CA. $10-30/person
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Listed as best winery.
Reservation Sunday, 5/16
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Sterling

Sterling winery. Calistoga, CA. Recommended highly by Cayla, and listed among 10 best wineries.
Thing to Do
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Del Dotto Cave

Winery, recommended.
Thing to Do
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Reservation 3/15 at 11am, $40/person with cave tour
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Frog's Leap

Winery
Thing to Do
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Open M-Sat, 10-4
www.frogsleap.com
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Unscheduled - Rutherford

St. Helena Olive Oil Company


Thing to Do
8576 St. Helena Hwy.
Rutherford, CA 94573
USA
8009399880
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great stop to taste various olive oils, dips, pick up gifts, etc.
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Toque (La)

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Excellence has no restraints when it comes to this restaurant, which 'Wine Spectator' magazine rates as 'one of …
Restaurant
1140 Rutherford Road
Rutherford, CA 94573
United States
+1 707 963 9770
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Reservation made on opentable.com
Our one "dress up" location - which turned out to be unnecessary
Excellent food, great service
Not pretentious, very friendly. Well worth the price (still only half of what French Laundry would have cost)
Super good white fish course (see pics)
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Meredith (View Meredith's trips)
My family is going to Napa in March. We are on a budget, but don't want to skimp on the "must-do's". Any suggestions?
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