Calling All Foodies: Napa Valley Preps For Restaurant Week

NAPA VALLEY, CA — The new year is nigh and so is the highly anticipated Napa Valley Restaurant Week®.

The culinary spectacle like no other takes center stage Jan. 19-28. The annual 10-day event straddles two weekends and is a popular draw for locals and visitors both.

Diners delight in specially crafted menu items and exclusive once-a-year offers that showcase the gastronomic wonders of the region: farm-to-table ingredients coupled with innovative preparation and presentation.

With 15 Michelin-rated restaurants in Napa Valley and a diverse array of epicurean experiences ranging from casual food trucks and tapas to luxury dining, the region's Restaurant Week beckons each inner foodie — promising to satisfy every palate.

Produced by Visit Napa Valley in collaboration with area establishments, Napa Valley Restaurant Week® started over a decade ago and has been inspiring both visitors and residents ever since. The culinary event held every January offers yet one more unique reason to explore Napa Valley, namely during the off-peak travel season.

Napa Valley boasts over 100 unique dining establishments, all clustered within a 35-mile-long, 5-mile-wide geographical area — allowing foodies to easily explore menus from Calistoga down to the city of Napa.

Participating restaurants cultivate and create special offers during Napa Valley Restaurant Week®, celebrating seasonal ingredients and carefully crafted menus, several of which include wine pairings from local vintners and wineries.

The round-up of restaurants for 2024 Napa Valley Restaurant Week® features many iconic and popular restaurant destinations from one end of the valley to the other, including Alba at River Terrace Inn and The Grill at Silverado Resort, both located in Napa, as well as Brasswood Bar + Kitchen in St. Helena. Plus, there are a few newcomers to the culinary scene, such as Chispa in Downtown Napa, Charlie’s in St. Helena, and Truss at Four Seasons Resort & Residences in Calistoga, and many more.

It is an excellent way to enjoy the world-class culinary experiences in Napa Valley. Many offers are available and even affordable. For instance, at The Grove at CIA at Copia, Chef Deborah Mullins has crafted a delightful plant-forward menu for Napa Valley Restaurant Week® that caters to diverse palates—whether one is craving a juicy steak or exploring the vibrant world of plant-based cuisine. Chef Deborah's three-course menu is priced at $55 per guest with an optional wine pairing for $30 and showcases her commitment to locally sourced ingredients from the on-campus culinary garden as well as local Napa Valley purveyors.

The salad course features a meticulously curated Insalata Misticanza with Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette or Little Gems adorned with a Caesar Vinaigrette accompanied by a Rosemary Crostino. The main course is a choice of Grilled Ribeye with Arugula Salsa Verde and Potato Confit, Rockfish with Manila Clams and Wilted Escarole or Lion’s Mane Mushroom. The Optional Cheese Course is Griddled Focaccia Toast with a Trio of Local Cheeses, Honeycomb, Candied Hazelnuts, and a Pecorino Tuile. Lastly, the dessert choices are Torta Caprese or Trio of Seasonal Sorbetto.

To view all available offers, visit the webpage Visitnapavalley.com/restaurant-week. Be sure to check the site frequently, as additional restaurants make their way onto the list daily, organizers said. (Dining establishments wishing to get involved in this annual culinary showcase can contact Visit Napa Valley.)

Because tables fill up fast during the tastiest 10 days in Napa Valley, reservations are recommended.

Bon appétit!

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