“Nestled in the Napa Valley among vineyards and brilliant sunflowers, Yountville’s Washington Street offers fine dining, wine tasting, whimsical shops and some exhilarating outdoor adventures.”
Stephanie Wright Hession
San Francisco Chronicle
12/23/2017
Platform 8: Rethinking American classics with science for flavor and fun in YountvilleBy Sasha Paulson | Napa Valley Register | December 23, 2017 Chef Michael Chiarello estimates he’s spent about 180,000 hours behind stoves in his career, opening high-end Italian restaurants like Tra Vigne and Bottega, which became landmarks in the Napa Valley, as well as starring in television shows, and cooking at fundraisers and demos. All :: Read more»
11/06/2017
Yountville and the Napa Valley are open for business and welcoming visitorsBy Nicholas Kontis, Contributor Author, Journalist, Entreprenuer, Travel Insider Some travelers might be wondering is the Napa Valley and it’s historic towns of Yountville, St. Helena and Calistoga are open for business after the terrible wildfires of October. The answer is a resounding “Yes.” America’s most notable wine immersion region is not only and running, but :: Read more»
11/02/2017
Kollar Chocolates Featured in Forbes’ Ultimate Chocolate Gift GuideBy Amber Gibson | Forbes Everybody loves chocolate. Spoil the chocoholic in your life with a gift from one these top chocolatiers. … Kollar Chocolates Mango or blood orange pâte de fruit nestled beside rich 72% dark chocolate ganache passes for ahi tuna in Chris Kollar’s imaginative chocolate sushi rolls. This is a guy who :: Read more»
04/09/2017
You Will Want To Indulge In These Over-the-Top Chocolates For Easter 2017By Megan Giller | Forbes Every year growing up, I’d covet my Cadbury Creme Egg as if it were Fabergé rather than cheap chocolate and mallow. Finally, when I’d bite into it, I was sorely disappointed. Now, a few decades later, I’ve discovered a handful of over-the-top Easter chocolates that deserve the royal treatment. In :: Read more»
03/30/2017
Art, Sip & Stroll: Guy Buffet among V Marketplace artists to demonstrate their talents to the publicYountville, CA – March 30, 2017 – Join us for Yountville’s 5th annual Art, Sip & Stroll on Saturday, April 22, 2017 from 11a.m. to 5p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of fine wines while strolling through the Public Art Walk in this beautiful town and the eclectic galleries of V Marketplace. Meet Art Walk Artists and the gallery artists, Betty Jo March from Hogan of Napa Valley, Sherry Flammer from Sisters, and :: Read more»
02/23/2017
Fresh finds on Napa’s food circuit – Ottimo at V MarketplaceBy Janet Fletcher | San Francisco Chronicle – Travel | February 23, 2017 A dozen years ago, St. Helena was where Napa Valley visitors wanted to stay and to eat, with the town of Napa rarely getting more than a glance from the highway. But for food lovers, the center of gravity in the valley has indisputably :: Read more»
01/09/2017
Chocolatier Chris Kollar’s luxe Wonka world in YountvilleBy Alissa Merksamer | San Francisco Chronicle – Food | January 9, 2017 “Oh, I love this place,” sighs a little girl as her parents try to lead her out of Kollar Chocolates in Yountville. Colorful chocolate owls stare back at her from their perches on the wall. Nearby, rows of jewel-like truffles beckon in a :: Read more»
06/21/2016
Yountville car show displays family bonds amid old-school wheelsby Howard Yune | Napa Valley Register | June 20, 2016 YOUNTVILLE — The two sports cars were both red, both nearly half a century old – and both the recipient of family bonding, hours of it. Wesley Ware’s 1966 Sunbeam Tiger convertible was parked on the grass at Yountville’s V Marketplace, where spectators at :: Read more»
12/07/2015
Michael Chiarello to Rebrand NapaStyle as Eataly-Style Food Emporiumby Ellen Fort | Eater SF | September 3, 2015 Expect hand-pulled mozzarella, wood-fired pizza and more. Yountville, already considered a food mecca by most standards (hello, French Laundry), is about to become even more of a destination with the reconfiguration of Michael Chiarello’s NapaStyle. While the catalogue company will remain as-is, the flagship retail location is shifting :: Read more»
11/11/2015
24 Hours in Napa Valley, CaliforniaBy Rob Hard | BusinessTravelDestinations.com | November 11, 2015 If you have an upcoming business trip to northern California, the idea of extending your stay and experiencing Napa Valley is a no brainer. I’ve done that several times. It’s less than 90 minutes from San Francisco and Oakland airports. And Napa Valley offers unique landscapes, :: Read more»
11/10/2015
Putting Women at Ease in ‘Knickers’ in YountvilleBy Lisa Stockton | Napa Valley Register – Business |November 11, 2015 In late August, the doors to the valley’s new lingerie boutique, Knickers & Pearls, opened inside Yountville’s V Marketplace. Owner Shawnie Elwell Hoogendoorn said she hopes the location will feel central to locals from Napa to Calistoga, whom she is looking forward to serving. :: Read more»
09/22/2015
Insider’s guide to Highway 29 through Napa ValleyBy Flora Tsapovsky | San Francisco Chronicle – Style | September 17, 2015 Neighborhood: Highway 29 through Napa Valley When to go: During the week, if you can afford time off work — the route is popular with weekend travelers, and traffic up and down Highway 101 can be fierce. The vibe: Laid-back with just the right amount of :: Read more»
08/27/2015
Day Trippin’ – A Weekend in YountvilleBY FRAN MILLER | LamorindaWeekly.com | August 26, 2015 …Pair your bubbly with delicious handmade chocolates from Kollar Chocolates at the V Marketplace (6525 Washington Street), home to assorted galleries and boutiques. Chef Chris Kollar, recently named one of the top 10 chocolatiers in North America by Dessert Professional magazine, makes his chocolates in small :: Read more»
07/15/2015
Dark Arts – Kollar Chocolates Infuses Wine Country Flavors Into Its Next Generation SweetsBY FLORA TSAPOVSKY | Bohemian.com | July 15, 2015 Modern, minimalist Kollar Chocolates is one of the new tenants in Yountville’s revamped V Marketplace. The ivy-covered building was once known as Vintage 1870, and some locals still call it that. New businesses set in venerable buildings always attract a bit of criticism from those nostalgic for what :: Read more»
01/19/2015
Kollar Named to Top 10 Chocolatiers of 2014Our own Chef Chris Kollar was named to Dessert Professional Magazine’s Annual Top Ten Chocolatiers of North America list. With editorial presented by Valhrona Chocolate, this year’s Top Ten Chocolatiers are profiled in the December 2014/January 2015 issue of Dessert Professional Magazine. Selected from across North America, this year’s Top Ten Chocolatiers are: Jean-Marie Auboine, :: Read more»
08/09/2014
Napa Valley Versus SonomaIn a state as vast as California, each locale has its own cachet that sepa- rates it from a neighboring city. Oftentimes, the only similarity is a shared freeway or area code, which makes for diverse explorations throughout the Golden State, even for California natives. – From Newport Beach Magazine, Aug/Sep 2014 issue
05/06/2014
Best Hot Air Balloon Rides – Travel+LeisureBy Kimberley Lovato, Travel + Leisure (CNN) – Delayed flights, long lines, TSA pat downs—flying isn’t what it used to be. But stepping aboard one of these hot air balloons is a guaranteed way to rekindle a love of air travel. It’s an opportunity to revel in the world’s most beautiful landscapes, high above the fray. And :: Read more»
03/27/2014
NVV Names Local Wine Award WinnersPosted by Register Staff 03/26/2014 The Napa Valley Vintners recognized 56 local restaurants that feature at least 50 percent or 50 placements of Napa Valley wine on their lists. Upvalley restaurants receiving awards were: Calistoga: Brannan’s Grill, Calistoga Inn Restaurant and Brewery, and Solbar at Solage Calistoga. Rutherford: Rutherford Grill. St. Helena: Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen, :: Read more»
