plenzmd1 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Need suggestions for best Napa hotels...not cheapest, not best deals...just where you should stay and why in NAPA if planning a special trip. Looking really for suggestions from anyone..but know Jim goes there quite a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Are you looking for Napa exclusively? Would you consider Sonoma? I know Sonoma a lot better. I can help in either place so let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 Are you looking for Napa exclusively? Would you consider Sonoma? I know Sonoma a lot better. I can help in either place so let me know. either place is great...appreciate the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Just bring me back a bottle of Cakebread, please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 Just bring me back a bottle of Cakebread, please may even get you two! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 either place is great...appreciate the help Sonoma: We've lived here for almost 8 years and I think its safe to say we've been to Sonoma 50-75 times and Napa maybe 10. Vinters's Inn in Santa Rosa. Awesome property surrounded by vines and a great restaurant. Just across he freeway from Willi's Wine Bar the best damn small plate restaurant in Sonoma Madrona Manor. Great Victorian B&B. Stay in the Carriage House. It's a little more affordable. The tasting menu I had in their restaurant was one of the best I've ever had The Fairmont Mission. I've never stayed but it looks really nice. Pricey but they keep the riff raff out. We wanted to stop in for a drink at the bar and we couldn't because we weren't staying there The Ledson Hotel. They've redone it so not to sure how nice it is now. It's right in the town square of Sonoma. A great little village that is central to all the wineries in Sonoma Napa. We have not stayed in Napa in a long time seeing since we moved here we have only taken day trips. But check these places out The Pink Mansion. A B&B in Calistoga. We stayed there 10 years ago and it was nice. Great breakfasts. Wine Way Inn. A B&B also in Calistoga. It was ok nothing super rememberable Auberge du Soleil. I've only been there for a drink. Very expensive but it's up on the eastern slopes of the valley and has a fantastic view. Regarding wineries I can help you with that too. I would take Sonoma over Napa any day. Sure the wine is better in Napa but it's a bit snobbier. Sonoma is much bigger so the crowds are nowhere near as big. There have been several times in Sonoma where we've been the only ones in the tasting room. may even get you two! <whispers> Just be glad he didn't ask for some Harlan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 I am going to have to try that some day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Better be good. Retirement gift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Are you looking for Napa exclusively? Would you consider Sonoma? I know Sonoma a lot better. I can help in either place so let me know. It's been years since we were there, but we actually enjoyed Sonoma more. I may be off on that or it may have changed. After a little too much wine tasting, I sent my sister a case of very expensive wine as a thank you for keeping our kids during our trip. I should have just called her at 2:00am and slurred "I love you!! I called later to say "hey, don't cook with that!". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 i can get cakebread in wilmington delaware, got a bottle of chardonnay for a friend last year Just bring me back a bottle of Cakebread, please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Are you looking for Napa exclusively? Would you consider Sonoma? I know Sonoma a lot better. I can help in either place so let me know. Hey Chef Jim, what is your opinion of the French Laundry? Does it live up to the hype? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Why the hell would anyone ask Chef Jim for advice?? Seriously?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Just bring me back a bottle of Cakebread, pleasecousins in NY visited. They loved our NC wine. Its also much cheaper. There is a great wine I need to bring up fortified with Brandy from childress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Hey Chef Jim, what is your opinion of the French Laundry? Does it live up to the hype? I have never been but I've heard that it absolutely does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Why the hell would anyone ask Chef Jim for advice?? Seriously?? Sigh.....you can ask for all the advice of me you want. You just can't give me any. Well actually you can give all the advice you want. Just don't expect me listen to it let alone take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 I have never been but I've heard that it absolutely does. I had heard of it, but checked the website, menu and prices. I would never say it couldn't live up to the hype, but oh my! I do love good food, so..... That must be amazing. We did a helicopter trip into the Grand Canyon (twice, but the second time was free) for about the same price and I thought it was obscene, but some things you have to do once and forget about the money. This might be one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted November 9, 2016 Author Share Posted November 9, 2016 Thank you Jim, much appreciated! May not have any money left after the markets open this morning, but still thank you! In terms of the French Laundry, i have actually been, although it is now close to 16 years ago. Was worth every penny back then. Think it was about $300 for two us back then, sure it is quite a bit more now. Still the best dining experience i have ever had, and i have eaten in a LOT of restuarants...and spent more too !! . We were lucky and knew a friend Mr. Keller, so maybe we did have some extra attention.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBud Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Stayed here in my visit to Napa - Cottages of Napa Valley (http://www.napacottages.com/) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 https://www.yelp.com/search?cflt=hostels&find_loc=Napa%2C+CA You're welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted November 9, 2016 Author Share Posted November 9, 2016 (edited) https://www.yelp.com/search?cflt=hostels&find_loc=Napa%2C+CA You're welcome. Why thank you...but the moment i use yelp for anything just put me in the home as i have obviously gone insane! Edited November 9, 2016 by plenzmd1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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