Chef Michael Chiarello steps back into his clogs at Bottega Restaurant in Yountville, California, in the heart of the Napa Valley. Bottega, "artist's workshop," will serve as Chiarello's own craftsman's kitchen, from which he celebrates deep culinary roots. Chef Chiarello is acclaimed chef, Emmy-winning host of Food Network's Easy Entertaining, tastemaker . . .

Brix Restaurant and Gardens in Napa, California opened on June 9, 2008, as an entirely new incarnation of the wine country classic, with a renewed focus on farm-to-table dining. More than two acres of gardens and orchards provide ingredients for a new menu inspired by the culinary traditions of the winegrowing regions in Southern France and . . .

Cantinetta Piero is modeled after the convivial attitude of the people and the open-air lifestyle of Tuscany. The foods of Tuscany are at the heart of Cantinetta Piero. Its menus focus on seasonal ingredients and regional products including seafood and shellfish from the nearby coast, game and meat dishes from the inland and mountain regions, and beautiful . . .

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 . . .