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Oenotri Closing November 14 | Napa Valley Table

Oenotri is closing November 14 after nearly 17 years in downtown Napa. Look back at its Southern Italian kitchen and find details for a final visit.

David Blue

David Blue

Nov 2, 2026
Oenotri Closing November 14 | Napa Valley Table

A familiar downtown Napa dining room is preparing for its last service.

 

There is still time to return, but the window is short.

 

Here is what Oenotri announced, what shaped its kitchen and how to plan one more visit.

Ray Ray’s Tacos: Breakfast Tacos in St. Helena

Ray Ray’s Tacos serves Austin-style breakfast tacos in St. Helena. Meet chef Rachel Williams and explore the menu, location and take-home options.

David Blue

David Blue

Oct 28, 2026
Ray Ray’s Tacos: Breakfast Tacos in St. Helena

What does a chef trained in Napa Valley make when she wants a taste of Texas?

 

For Rachel Williams, the answer became a pop-up and then a Main Street taco shop.

 

There is a personal story behind Ray Ray’s, along with a few choices that make breakfast worth considering well past morning.

Lil Sista’s Goody’s: Louisiana Soul Food in Napa

Lil Sista’s Goody’s brings Louisiana family recipes to downtown Napa, with soul food classics, Sunday brunch and a story shared by two cousins.

David Blue

David Blue

Oct 27, 2026
Lil Sista’s Goody’s: Louisiana Soul Food in Napa

The restaurant’s name points back to two sisters, but the women running it are cousins.

 

Their shared family history helps explain what landed on this downtown Napa menu.

 

Meet the people behind Lil Sista’s Goody’s and find out what to know before planning a meal.

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