Archive for June, 2008

pre-flight lunch

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008 at about 8:35 pm
pre-flight lunch

pre-flight lunch,
originally uploaded by almosthappy.

Stopped by piedmont on the way to the airport for some ethiopian food. So goot. The neighborhood is super cute - will have to explore sometime.

by mi

lunch time fooding

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008 at about 2:31 pm
lunch time fooding

lunch time fooding,
originally uploaded by almosthappy.

We splurged again on a tasting menu at Redd, just down the street from Bouchon. I'm a fan of the tuna tartare with the puffed rice on top and the sole with clams and chorizo, and foamy foam.

by mi

Bouchon

Monday, June 9th, 2008 at about 10:06 pm
Bouchon

Bouchon,
originally uploaded by almosthappy.

We may or may not have eaten ourselves into a lobster - steak frites - croque madame - cherry ice cream - pot de creme coma next door before coming here. And… We may or may not have bought many
macarons to snack on later. I will not mention the brioche

by mi

The red barn

Monday, June 9th, 2008 at about 9:59 pm
The red barn

The red barn,
originally uploaded by almosthappy.

Built in the 1800s, it now holds the fermenting tanks for frog's leap winery. This is my favorite winery so far- complete with a great history, great wines, a gigantic fooding garden and orchard, and
a beautiful recycled eco-friendly house.

by mi

napping

Monday, June 9th, 2008 at about 4:23 pm
napping

napping,
originally uploaded by almosthappy.

Nothin' says lovin' like sleeping in Every. Single. Day. me gusta!

Wineries we've visited so far:
Hagafen: great sauv blanc. Kosher!
Black Stallion
V. Sattui: good cheese!
Raymond
Diamond: harsh, yo.
Andretti: good sparkling and rose

by mi

wine and cheese

Monday, June 9th, 2008 at about 1:46 am
wine and cheese

wine and cheese,
originally uploaded by almosthappy.

We stopped by V. Sattui for wine/cheese tasting and then a picnic lunch. We grabbed a baguette, brie, truffled pate, and grapes. And then… BBQ tri tip. So good.

by mi

hagafen

Sunday, June 8th, 2008 at about 6:04 pm
hagafen

hagafen,
originally uploaded by almosthappy.

Wandering the vineyards after some yummy sauv blanc.

by mi

Arrived!

Saturday, June 7th, 2008 at about 11:29 pm
Arrived!

Arrived!,
originally uploaded by almosthappy.

Moblogging from our little bank-turned italian restaurant in napa. Yay for food!

by mi