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After eating at another one of Cindy Pawlcyn (James Beard award winner)'s Napa Valley restaurants...
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After eating at another one of Cindy Pawlcyn (James Beard award winner)'s Napa Valley restaurants earlier this month, the family plopped in the car and headed to Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen for dessert. At first, I thought they might laugh us out of there as it is quite a busy spot, but the staff was very friendly and more than happy to serve us just dessert.
After looking at the menu, I wished we had room to eat dinner again. The slow smoked pork chop at the table next to us had my mouth watering. The message about Cindy's is this - they serve home cooking, comfort food in a relaxed (by Napa Valley standard) atmosphere.
Now on to the dessert. For four people, we ordered one sorbet plate, two campfire pies and after dinner drinks. WE WERE STUFFED! Campfire pie is something akin to a gourmet s'more in pie form if you switch out the graham cracker for oreo. It is delicious. My husband claims it "used to be better" but I can't think of what it would be to improve on the marshmallow fluff of goodness that is this pie. Enjoy it while you still have room in your stomach because you will want a whole piece for yourself.
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My cousin's wedding rehearsal dinner was held here, and needless to say, everyone left feeling...
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My cousin's wedding rehearsal dinner was held here, and needless to say, everyone left feeling extremely pleased and with a full stomach. The food was fresh and phenomenal, and the staff was extremely patient and accommodating to our large party. I would love to eat here again!
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V Sattui Winery
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Wine Manufacturers
1111 White Ln
Saint Helena,
California 94574
(707) 963-7774
V. Sattui Winery is one of the regions best wineries and has the most wonderfu picnic lunch spot...
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V. Sattui Winery is one of the regions best wineries and has the most wonderfu picnic lunch spot in the area. The deli at the winery serves over 200 cheeses in their ad and this must be true. We couldn't decide on one or two and ended up with five cheeses to taste. The staff is exceptional.
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Martini House
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Special Occasion Dining
1245 Spring St
Saint Helena,
California 94574
Great place for a romantic dinner. Our waiter was very attentive and had great knowledge about...
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Great place for a romantic dinner. Our waiter was very attentive and had great knowledge about the wine collection. Food was fantastic: delicous duck and amazing steak! Wine pairing was awesome! Would defintely go back for more!
Pros: Fantastic food and wine
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Tra Vigne Restaurant
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Restaurants
1050 Charter Oak Ave
Saint Helena,
California 94574
(707) 963-4444
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We like to visit this Taylor's Refresher when we visit Saint Helena as well as its sister location...
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We like to visit this Taylor's Refresher when we visit Saint Helena as well as its sister location in San Francisco. The food, which includes great burgers, fries and shakes, really hit the spot when you are looking for something casual in this area, and sitting outside is really fun.
Highly recommended.
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Terra
Category:
Romantic Dining
1345 Railroad Ave
Saint Helena,
California 94574
Great restaurant and outstanding service! My wife and I went there and we both had the cod. It...
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Great restaurant and outstanding service! My wife and I went there and we both had the cod. It lived up to the hype. We also had the green garlic soup Whig was good as well. It is a little pricy but comparable to the other restaurants in the Napa area. Only complaint is that it was a little difficult to find at first as there's no big sign outside. But I would highly recommend!
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Cafe 29 Bistro
Category:
Breakfast Restaurants
3000 Saint Helena Hwy N
Saint Helena,
California 94574
My wife and I enjoy going to Cafe 29 every couple of weeks for Sunday breakfast. The food is...
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My wife and I enjoy going to Cafe 29 every couple of weeks for Sunday breakfast. The food is wonderful and there is plenty of it.
Now they are serving dinners with the quality of most fine dining in the Valley area but a resonable prices. My wife had the Viongier Crepe with Salmon and I had the NY Steak Angus, both tasty and cooked to our liking. With a great bottle of Goosecross Pinot Noir and the pear dessert crepe to finish off the evening, we have decided that Cafe 29 is now our favorite place to eat in the Valley.
Local residents of St. Helena.
Pros: Cozy, Very Prompt, candles & low lights
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This place is a real hoot but the Ports are fantastic. The tasting room is off of a dusty little...
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This place is a real hoot but the Ports are fantastic. The tasting room is off of a dusty little road. When you see the tasting room you'd never expect to taste what you will if you wander inside. On your way to the tasting room you'll pass barrels full of ageing port. The tasting room is small and cozy with currency from around the world stapled on the walls and ceilings. It's a change from the typical tasting rooms. Ask to see the first web site operating on windows. They have it here. You'll love it. The ports are exceptional and several of them can be put down for additional years. Be sure that you try their white port. They also have a 2 room B&B.
Pros: Small, personable and unique
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Dean and Deluca
Category:
Grocery Stores
607 St Helena Highway
Saint Helena,
California 94574
(707) 967-9980
This Dean and Deluca in St. Helena is easily the best gourmet food shop that I have ever been too....
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This Dean and Deluca in St. Helena is easily the best gourmet food shop that I have ever been too. If you are in Napa Valley, you have to stop in this store. This is a great place to pick up some picnic items, including fresh fruit and produce, cheese, gourmet spices, and wine, as well as the unbelievable prepared food counter. Prices here are in line with other gourmet food items, but certainly not cheap.
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