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The General Strike and the 150-Foot Plunge

Jan 29, 2026

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12 min read

The General Strike and the 150-Foot Plunge

A nationwide walkout hits the valley, a Vallejo icon turns 25, and the secret to Napa’s best matcha is... a driveway?

Kristy Ellington

Food & Drink

Jan 28, 2026

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5 min read

Denise Fabian Runs Napa’s Most Exclusive Cafe From Her Driveway

“I’m literally bringing the drinks out to the car from my house. It’s just me in the kitchen, hand-whisking every single order.”

Kristy Ellington

Weekly Newsletter

Is BottleRock '26 Just a 1998 Fever Dream?

Jan 22, 2026

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14 min read

Is BottleRock '26 Just a 1998 Fever Dream?

We're back! Also: Why the di Rosa is selling the farm to save its soul, and other ambitious Napa dreams that died on the vine.

Kristy Ellington

Sep 9, 2025

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6 min read

When the Headlines Hurt, Go Local.

Organizers to follow, matcha to drink, a sunroom to covet, and a midweek calendar for sweet relief.

Kristy Ellington

Food & Drink

The Hottest Flight in Napa Right Now Isn’t Wine. It’s Matcha.

Sep 8, 2025

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5 min read

The Hottest Flight in Napa Right Now Isn’t Wine. It’s Matcha.

I went looking for the valley’s best green latte and found a tasting tour to rival your next rosé crawl.

Kristy Ellington

Weekly Newsletter

Sep 4, 2025

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9 min read

☀️ Consider Your Weekend PLANNED

Zine-making, fried chicken Fridays, a Cacao Noir cake worth writing home about, and the low-key Doberman who’s stealing hearts.

Kristy Ellington

Articles

The General Strike and the 150-Foot Plunge

Denise Fabian Runs Napa’s Most Exclusive Cafe From Her Driveway

Is BottleRock '26 Just a 1998 Fever Dream?

When the Headlines Hurt, Go Local.

The Hottest Flight in Napa Right Now Isn’t Wine. It’s Matcha.

☀️ Consider Your Weekend PLANNED

AMONG LOCALS