Scala Osteria & Bar
Scala Osteria & Bar exudes a sunny Southern Italian charm. Opened in 2022 by the Bistro Don Giovanni team, it’s the place to go when you’re in the mood for la dolce vita. Think Neapolitan-style pizzas, spinach-and-ricotta-stuffed ravioli with lemon cream sauce and wood-fired roasted clams in garlic white wine sauce. 1141 First St., Napa, 707.637.4380, scalaosteria.com
Chef Mark Dommen oversees the kitchen at HestanJuan Pablo Serani
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Hestan
Fans of One Market, a beloved restaurant that closed last year after serving loyal San Franciscans for over three decades, should book a reservation at Hestan. One Market’s chef, Mark Dommen, now oversees the kitchen where he serves exceptional seasonal California cuisine. We love the duck liver mousse, hamachi crudo and pan-seared scallops with caper-olive emulsion. 1300 First St., Ste. 291, Napa, 707.320.6835, hestannapa.com
A16
The popular Marina District mainstay, A16, expanded to downtown Napa in 2025. What makes this location unique is its full bar—sometimes a well-made Negroni is necessary after a day of wine tasting. You can get one here and pair it with the delicious Italian fare, including braised pork meatballs, seafood pasta with Dungeness crab, and my personal favorite, mixed mushroom pizza with three types of cheese: caciocavallo, fior di latte and grana padano. 821 Coombs St., Napa, 707.883.3696, a16pizza.com
Moulin
Moulin means mill in French, and the husband-and-wife duo behind this bakery means business. Zach and Chloé Kaylor use organic whole grains and natural fermentation to make excellent sourdough breads and viennoiseries. They also serve superb coffee drinks and larger bites, such as sandwiches and pizza squares. 1321 First St., Napa, moulinbakerycoffee.com
Rotation
At the Oxbow Market, Rotation is a distinct concept in which a new chef is in residence each month. In September, Cara Mangini is serving vegetable-forward and produce-driven California cuisine. In October, Ranjan Dey of San Francisco’s New Delhi Restaurant is cooking up Indian fare. 610 First St., Ste. W-1, Napa, 707.690.9167, rotationnapa.com
Joey Wolosz slices into pâté en croûte
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Gentleman Farmer
If you’ve ever dreamed of being friends with an incredibly kind, entertaining and funny gay couple, book an experience at The Gentleman Farmer Bungalow, a studio for gustatory well-being. Vintners Jeff Durham and Joey Wolosz host guests in the kitchen of a reimagined 1926 craftsman bungalow while telling fabulous stories about anything and everything. You’ll sit at the counter and try sips of elegant chardonnay while nibbling on a slice of quiche Lorraine that Joey just pulled from the oven. It’s the most casually elegant, unpretentious tasting I’ve ever experienced. 1564 First St., Napa, 707.948.6107, gentlemanfarmerwines.com
Flora Springs Wine Lounge
With teal velvet couches, ornate chandeliers, fringe-lined bar stools, and statues of Roman goddesses, Flora Springs Wine Lounge is not your grandmother’s tasting room. Sip the brand’s Trilogy Bordeaux blend alongside cheese, charcuterie and chocolate in this refined setting, unlike any other space in the area. 1142 First St., Napa, florasprings.com
The facade of Cadet, a wine bar
Cadet
Cadet is a dreamy wine bar down a side alley with a superb wine and beer list, a fantastic vibe and sensational snacks. Every day from 5 to 6 p.m., wines by the glass and draft beers are half off. The team throws fun parties, so if you’re into music and DJs, be sure to follow along on Instagram. 930 Franklin St., Napa, cadetbar.com
Alpha Omega Collective
Try Robin and Michelle Baggett’s two wineries at the Alpha Omega Collective. Compare Rutherford’s cabernet sauvignon from Alpha Omega with Edna Valley’s pinot noir from Tolosa, or learn about chardonnay by tasting one from each winery. It’s a master class in California winemaking styles. 1245 First St., Napa, 707.294.6960, alphaomegacollective.com
Discover incredible art at Serge Sorokko Gallery.
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Serge Sorokko Gallery
Earlier this year, Serge Sorokko opened a second gallery (1301 First St.), a few storefronts away from his original space (1500 First St.). The first location is now a dedicated exhibition venue, while the new gallery is the primary space for daily visitors and rotating artist presentations. Currently on view at 1500 First St. is Eclipse, Vasily Klyukin’s first solo exhibition in Napa, featuring sculptures, works in brass and light-based art. 1301 First St., 1500 First St., Napa, 415.421.7770, sorokko.com
Antiques on Second
Vintage clothing, furniture, kitchenware, decor and more can be found at Antiques on Second. The store features unique treasures in the form of European, American and Asian antiques and collectibles. 1370 Second St., Napa, 707.252.6353, antiquesonsecond.co
Find the perfect read at Copperfield’s Books
Copperfield’s Books
Copperfield’s is a beloved book chain with locations throughout the Bay Area. The charming Napa boutique is filled with interesting reads—any book your heart desires. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly, and can help shoppers find the perfect novel or gift for every occasion. 1300 First St., Ste. 398, Napa, 707.252.8002, copperfieldsbooks.com
Oxbow Public Market
If you’re looking for edible gifts from Napa Valley, make a stop at Oxbow Public Market, where you can shop for olive oil, spices, chocolate, coffee, cheese, charcuterie and even produce. If you’re hungry, there are plenty of food vendors from burgers at Gott’s Roadside to bagels at Loveski Deli to seafood at Hog Island Oyster Company. 610 & 644 First St., Napa, 707.226.6529, oxbowpublicmarket.com
Shop for stylish womenswear at Tay
and Grace.
Tay & Grace
Discover printed dresses, chic separates, everyday denim, soft knits and more at Tay & Grace. The shop is run by a mother-daughter duo who stock it with pieces from brands like The Great, Pistola, Rails and Velvet. 1300 First St., Ste. 315, Napa, 707.637.4500, tayandgrace.com
Culinary Institute of America at Copia
Robert Mondavi established Copia as a wine and food museum before the Culinary Institute of America took over in 2016. Today, CIA at Copia is home to a beautiful culinary garden; a marketplace stocked with cookbooks, kitchen tools and wine country-inspired items; the Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum; and a wine bar and restaurant, The Grove, that serves Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. Look for classes, wine dinners and grand tastings. 500 First St., Napa, 707.967.2500, ciafoodies.com/cia-copia