Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Trip to Napa Valley


On the Mother’s Day weekend, we decided to take a trip up to Napa Valley in Northern California. About 90 miles north of where we live, it was a pleasant drive. Napa Valley is one of the premier travel destinations in the world. Breathtaking views abound at every turn, picturesque rolling hills planted with vineyards year-round and wineries of every stature dot the landscape.  Napa Valley is mainly famous for its wineries. From the world famous Robert Mondavi to Rubicon Estate (now Inglenook), each winery is unique in its beauty. For Wine lovers, Napa Valley is a heaven on earth destination.
Our first stop was Bosko’s Trattoria, an Italian restaurant in Calistoga; CA. Calistoga is about 30 miles from town of Napa. Bosko’s is famous for its authentic Italian food. The appetizers boast of tasty Garlic bread to addictingly delicious baked artichokes. Add to this your choice of Red or White wine. The garlic bread is probably one of the best I have had in any Italian restaurant. Each of their Pasta dishes boast of large servings with right use of sauces whether tomato cream or alfredo or marinara. 

Chicken Made with Alfredo Sauce

Spaghetti with red peppers in Marinara Sauce
On that day there was a vintage car show in downtown Calistoga. Sharing some pictures of Vintage Cars. 



Our next stop was the Rubicon (Inglenook Winery). The winery has links to the Coppolla family (Godfather fame). Here are some pictures. 




After a good lunch, we had to have some coffee with desserts. So we went to Bouchon Bakery which has some of the best desserts.




Napa is also famous for a well known French restaurant called The French Laundry. You need to book a table weeks in advance to have dinner. They grow their own vegetables. Here are some pictures.



15 comments:

  1. Wow..Beautiful photos and yummy dishes..:-)Hope you had a great time..:-)

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  2. ...wonderful post Viya, and lovely pics:)

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  3. so beautiful photos and delicious dishes, nice dear

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  4. Must have been a great trip...I am not much of a car person but loved that one with ice cream tray :-)

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    1. Yup it was a great trip:)with family and friends

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  5. Hope u had a gr8 trip

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  6. Feel like to go again!! It was an amazing experience!! Loved the post :))

    Sonal

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  8. lovely pics. love your blog and the recipes are mouth watering.

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  9. this post has left me craving for a vacation and all the goodies u had:p

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  10. lovely writing.... i also went to Napa 2 years back

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