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Hurley's Restaurant & Bar - Since I began cooking professionally 23 years ago, I’ve had a strong belief that the use of regional, seasonal ingredients is important on many different levels. It promotes sustainability, showcases local producers, and provides the finest dining experience to the customer. Here in the Napa Valley we are particularly blessed with a wide range of such products, from produce and meats to fish and fruits, as well as artisan breads, cheeses, oils and much more. Just as I believe that there is no substitute for finely honed kitchen skills among the kitchen staff I have hired when I opened my own restaurant last November, I also believe that there is no substitute for seasonal ingredients. That is a guiding light behind the menu development at Hurley’s.
(707) 944-2345 - Directions - 6518 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599

Mason Cellars - is a family owned and operated winery, founded in l993 by winemaker Randy Mason and his wife, Megan, in Oakville, California. Following 20 years of winemaking and vineyard management for other distinguished Napa Valley wineries, such as Chappallet and Lakespring, they decided to launch their own wine label - "Mason Cellars". Coinciding with the starting of their label, Randy assisted with the start-up of Napa Wine Company, a custom crush winery facility in Oakville. At Napa Wine Company Randy served as C.E.O., General Manager and Winemaker over the course of the next nine years. The Masons' vision is to create high quality wine that is consumer friendly, that is ready to drink and available at a fair market price.
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Yountville Inn - The native fieldstone exterior of Yountville Inn embodies a feeling of old world tradition and craftsmanship. The quiet creek side setting and mature landscaping complete the casual elegance that is Napa Valley. Custom furnishings in the spacious rooms echo the warm tones of the surrounding vineyards. Rich wine county colors are reflected through the slate entrances, wood beamed ceilings and fieldstone fireplaces. Many rooms offer French doors leading to outdoor private patios.