By Myrna David Our first visit to the new Pancha’s was a hoot! We got there at 4 p.m. on a Saturday and it did not feel crowded until we left at 6 p.m. Managing partner Scott Lewis was tending bar and we ordered a couple of Guinness stouts in honor of his native Ireland. […]
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Paul’s Picks – December 26, 2025 – January 1, 2026
Continuing beyond the first of the year: Friday, Dec. 26 Saturday, Dec. 27 Wednesday, Dec. 31 – New Year Eve dinners in Yountville Also open: Thursday, Jan. 1 Serving New Year’s Day meals: Paul Franson is the editor and publisher of NapaLife, a county-wide newsletter listing events and news for food, wine, the arts and […]
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Paul’s Picks – December 19 – 25, 2025
Friday, Dec. 19 Friday, Dec. 19 to Jan. 11 Saturday, Dec. 20 Sunday, Dec. 21 Thursday, Dec. 25 Paul Franson is the editor and publisher of NapaLife, a county-wide newsletter listing events and news for food, wine, the arts and business in Napa County. Learn more and subscribe at napalife.org. To suggest news for inclusion, email paul@paulfranson.com.
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A Yountville Moment: Holiday dinner party fun!
A Holiday Fabulous Dinner Party at Mitch and Judy Meredith’s house. By Iren Aslanian Jenny In the photo, acting a bit crazy, are Iren and Ted Jenny, Judy and Mitch Meredith, Robin and John Cant, Myrna David and Jim McDonald, and Janet Clare-Gotch. We had a great time!
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Paul’s Picks – December 12 – 18, 2025
Friday, Dec. 12 Saturday, Dec. 13 Sunday, Dec. 14 Tuesday, Dec. 16 Wednesday, Dec. 17 Thursday, Dec. 18 Paul Franson is the editor and publisher of NapaLife, a county-wide newsletter listing events and news for food, wine, the arts and business in Napa County. Learn more and subscribe at napalife.org. To suggest news for inclusion, email paul@paulfranson.com.
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Napa Valley volunteers needed for holiday troop care packages and wreath-laying ceremony honoring veterans on Dec. 13
In the spirit of the season of giving, Napa County residents are being called to action this month as two community efforts seek volunteers, donations, and support to honor and uplift U.S. service members, both those currently deployed and those who served in generations past. Operation: With LOVE From HOME launches 19th annual Holiday Care […]
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Paul’s Picks – December 5 – 11, 2025
Friday, Dec. 5 Saturday, Dec. 6 Sunday, Dec. 7 Tuesday, Dec. 9 Wednesday, Dec. 10 Thursday, Dec. 11 Paul Franson is the editor and publisher of NapaLife, a county-wide newsletter listing events and news for food, wine, the arts and business in Napa County. Learn more and subscribe at napalife.org. To suggest news for inclusion, email paul@paulfranson.com.
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Yountville’s spirit sparkles: Town and Tree Lighting unites the community for a joyful night of tradition
The holidays were unwrapped on Sunday evening when more than 1,000 people of all ages gathered to celebrate the season for the ninth annual Yountville Town and Tree lighting. While the lighting of the town itself has been an event for decades, Yountville Mayor Margie Mohler declared, “Yountville shines a little brighter” after the joint […]