Up Valley—where tequila, Barbie and over-priced restaurants collide by Christina Julian· February 19, 2024 4:11 pm·Call it winter gloom, or middle-aged blues, as my birthday looms, but I find myself reflecting on the glory days…
Up, down and around town by Christina Julian· February 19, 2024 12:07 pm·As I flip my mental clock from one year to the next, the force of nature and change feels imminent,…
An insurance shrink and a nightlife Fink by Christina Julian· October 26, 2023 1:19 pm·My first job out of college brought me to Florida where I took a position at the Home Shopping Network.…
Pups and Star Power by Christina Julian· October 12, 2023 1:41 pm·I’m always surprised by the creative moves wineries make to stand out in a sea of many. One clever turn…
Renowned Napa chef Michael Chiarello dead at 61 by Rosie Padilla· October 9, 2023 5:58 pm·Napa restaurateur and TV chef Michael Chiarello died Oct. 6, after being treated for several days at Queen of the…
BottleRock Napa Valley Announces 2023 Lineup by NBb Staff· January 9, 2023 5:56 pm·Napa’s BottleRock Music Festival has released its 2023 lineup, with stars Lizzo, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Post Malone set…
Wine Industry Icon Margaret Duckhorn Dies at 83 by NBb Staff· December 2, 2022 3:01 pm·Margaret L. Duckhorn, the cofounder of The Duckhorn Portfolio, and a leader in the Napa Valley community, died Saturday. Margaret…
Napa Valley Wine Train by Summer Young· November 16, 2022 2:29 pm·Napa Valley is considered one of the best winegrowing regions in the world, and a major tourist destination. According to…
Small Biz by Christina Julian· November 16, 2022 12:10 pm·Every November, I’ve covered the Napa Valley Film Festival (NVFF) since the inaugural event in 2011, which drew more than…
Napa Valley Film Festival Announces Honoree and Programming Lineup for “NVFF 2022 Film, Food and Wine Showcase by NBb Staff· October 24, 2022 1:51 pm·The Napa Valley Film Festival (NVFF) proudly announces its NVFF 2022 Film, Food and Wine Showcase programming and honors, to…