Napa Local (2025)

01/07/2025

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We’ve partnered with to give away 2 tickets to the Iron Shaker 2025 Finals!

This high-energy showdown features 4 finalists - Angel, Luis, Marco, and Savannah - battling for $1,000 and the Iron Shaker crown, and YOU could be in the crowd watching it all go down!

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What you’ll win:
✨ Entry for two to the Iron Shaker Finals
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✨ Access to local vendors, immersive art, and live performances

30/05/2025

Meet Vicki Vasser, the powerhouse behind the scenes at 💪🚗 and the sister of racing legend, Jimmy Vasser.
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While Jimmy made history on the IndyCar track, winning the 1996 CART World Series and later leading a GT3 Lexus team in IMSA. It’s Vicki who keeps the dealership running like a well oiled machine. Since 1998, the Vasser family has been committed to bringing championship level service to Napa locals, and Vicki ensures that every customer is treated like family. 💛
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is one of the few locally owned and operated dealerships left in town, offering that perfect blend of elite professionalism and small-town warmth. Whether you’re shopping for a new car or getting trusted service, Vicki and the team make sure Napa drivers are always in good hands. 🙌
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Next time you’re in the market for a car or just want to experience a dealership that puts community first, head over to . 🏁
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🕒 Sales Hours:
Mon–Sat: 9 AM – 7 PM
Sun: 11 AM – 7 PM
🛠 Service & Parts Hours:
Mon–Fri: 7:30 AM – 6 PM
Sat: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sun: Closed

02/05/2025

Meet Ryan Harris and Kevin Folan, co founders of 🥪 A local favorite serving up sandwiches with soul in the heart of Napa.✨
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Contimo Provisions was born from a simple idea: Napa needed a place that felt easygoing but didn’t compromise on quality. With a belief that sandwiches are the most democratic (and delicious) food, Ryan and Kevin set out to build something that brings people together over thoughtfully made, ingredient driven meals. From housemade biscuits to craft cookies, every bite is made with intention. 🙌
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Their mission? To create a community space outside of work and home where people can gather, laugh, and enjoy food that’s consistently excellent. 🌟 Fueled by kindness, quality, and a deep love for their town, these two are all about leveling up the everyday lunch and rumor has it, one was a pro athlete and the other won a 5th grade Nobel Prize. 👀 You guess who’s who.
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Next time you’re craving a sandwich that hits different, head over to . And if you’re lucky, you might catch one of their occasional night events too. 🥖
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🕒 Business Hours:
Tuesday–Saturday: 8 AM – 3 PM
📍 Downtown Napa
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29/04/2025

Meet Catie Taylor, Lisa (not pictured), Tad (not pictured), and Sammy Consani, the family behind , a locally rooted gifting company bringing the flavors and charm of wine country to doorsteps across the U.S. 🎁🍷
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After decades of success in the gifting world (including selling past businesses to Wine.com and Hickory Farms), Lisa founded Napa Sonoma Supply in 2023 to celebrate the craftsmanship of Napa and Sonoma. With her daughter Sammy stepping in to lead design and community engagement, this woman owned, family run business is curating gifts that blend elegance, creativity, and heart. From wine-paired gourmet boxes to dog and human sets for the pet obsessed. 🐶💝
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For the Consani family, Napa is more than home …it’s a way of life. Whether entertaining friends, sipping wine in the sun, or mentoring the next generation, their business is built on gratitude, kindness, and sharing the spirit of wine country with the world. 🌿
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Next time you’re looking for a thoughtful gift (or just want to spoil someone in style🤪), check out or swing by during the week! 🎁
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🕒 Business Hours:
Monday–Friday: 11 AM – 4 PM
Weekends by Appointment
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26/04/2025

Meet Julissa and Will Marcencia, co-founders of 📻 The powerhouse behind Napa Valley’s favorite local radio stations: and .media 🎶✨
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After leaving their corporate careers in LA, Julissa and Will packed up their dreams (and their dog, Honey 🐾) and headed to Napa in 2017, where they launched Wine Down Media. Their mission? To inform, entertain, and empower Napa’s English and Spanish-speaking communities, while giving local businesses the tools to connect and grow through radio and digital media.🙌 From launching the Valley’s first all Latin music festival to providing real-time updates during wildfires, they’ve made Wine Down Media a trusted voice in the community.
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For Julissa and Will, Napa is where passion meets purpose.💛 Whether they’re hosting an event downtown, playing great music 24/7, or exploring local parks with their daughter Livvy, they’re all about building strong, vibrant connections. And fun fact: they legally combined their last names to become Marcencia, how cool is that? 🙌
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Next time you’re tuning in, catch on 99.3 FM “The Vine” or 1440 AM “MegaMix” bringing Napa Valley together, one song at a time. 🎧
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🕒 Office Hours:
Monday–Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM
🎶 Stations stream 24/7 at 993thevine.com + kvon.com
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18/04/2025

Meet Arthur and Luisine Hartunian, the dynamic duo behind 🍋🍸and the heart and soul of Napa Valley Distillery, home to The ArBARetum, The Club Room, and The Hollywood Room!✨
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What started as a friendly poker bet to make the best Limoncello in the world turned into a platinum award-winning Meyer lemon liqueur and a life-changing move to Napa Valley. With a shared love for cocktails and old-world techniques, Arthur and Luisine built a company rooted in quality, curiosity, and one core principle: Make it Different. 🙌 From small-batch spirits to unforgettable tasting experiences, every part of the distillery reflects their love for community and connection.
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For Arthur and Luisine, Napa is more than home, it’s family.💛 Through floods, fires, and everything in between, they’ve remained committed to giving back to the place that’s given them so much. Whether they’re mixing drinks or mixing stories with guests, their passion for gathering people around a table (or bar!) is what makes feel like a second home. 🥂
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Next time you’re downtown, pull up a seat at and experience Napa spirits like never before. 🍸
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🕒 ArBARetum Hours:
Sunday–Thursday: 12 PM – 10 PM
Friday–Saturday: 12 PM – 12 AM
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16/04/2025

Meet Henry Edward Dever IV, founder of .mori.tattoo 🖋️ A welcoming, top tier tattoo studio located right here in Napa’s Old Adobe Plaza.
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After working at another local shop for 17 years, Henry found himself at a crossroads when it closed in 2020 during the height of the pandemic. Instead of seeing an ending, he saw an opportunity. With the support of his team: Dan, Blair, Perry, and his wife Meghan, he opened Memento Mori Tattoo, creating a space where people from all walks of life feel comfortable, inspired, and confident they’ll leave with art they love.🖤
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For Henry, this shop is more than a business, it’s a piece of home. Born and raised in Napa, he’s proud to serve the community he grew up in. When he’s not at the studio, you’ll find him spending time with his wife and four kids, catching a 49ers game, or enjoying one of Napa’s many great restaurants. Memento Mori is rooted in family, artistry, and trust making it a must-visit for anyone looking to get inked in the Valley.✨
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Next time you’re ready for a new piece, stop by .mori.tattoo or book online!
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🕒 Business Hours: Open 7 Days a Week: 11 AM – 7 PM

📍Located in the Old Adobe Plaza

📞 (707) 913-4013
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03/04/2025

Meet Katherine and Jeanne, two of the many talented artists behind 🎨✨, a co-op gallery powered by passion, community, and over 77 years of local art history.
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Art Gallery Napa Valley is a program of the nonprofit Napa Valley Art Association, founded by a group of artists who wanted to support and uplift one another and the creative spirit of Napa. Today, it’s home to 50+ artists working in watercolor, acrylic, oil, photography, ceramics, glass, and more. Each gallery member volunteers their time, serving as docents and sales reps while showcasing their incredible work.🖼️
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For the NVAA, art is more than just a visual experience, it’s a way to connect, express, and give back. Proceeds from art sales help fund scholarships for local students pursuing careers in the arts, and the association continues to be an all volunteer organization committed to making art accessible to all.💛
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Next time you’re strolling downtown, stop by to meet artists like Katherine and Jeanne and experience the heart of Napa’s creative community. 🎨
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🕒 Gallery Hours:
Winter (Dec–March): 10 AM – 5 PM
Spring–Fall: 10 AM – 6 PM
(Open 7 days a week!)
More info:
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29/03/2025

Meet Lisa Anderson, founder of 🕯️your go-to candle shop for high-quality, sustainable scents with a heartwarming origin story you won’t forget.✨
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After sailing halfway around the world, Lisa settled in Napa and began a new chapter in hospitality. But everything changed after a vivid dream led her to rescue a spider monkey named Chacho, whom she’d encountered years earlier in a small fishing village in Mexico. Six months and $30K later, Chacho found sanctuary near Cancun and Bougie Napa was born during the pandemic as a way to keep supporting him and bring a little more light to Napa. 🐒💛
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For Lisa, Bougie Napa is more than candles, it’s a mission fueled by compassion, sustainability, and joy. Her phthalate-free, cruelty-free, vegan candles are handmade with love, offering luxurious scents at a price that feels just right. And just like Lisa, every candle has a story worth telling.✨
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Next time you’re downtown, stop by at 1300 First St. in the Promenade and light up your life (and maybe ask about Chacho 🐵).
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🕒 Business Hours:
Open 7 Days a Week: 10 AM – 6 PM

27/03/2025

Meet Sarah Lane, Napa native and founder of 👗—a thoughtfully curated boutique in downtown Napa where women feel seen, styled, and truly cared for. ✨
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With a background in professional photography and a passion for styling, Sarah started her first boutique, , inside her photo studio. What began as a way to help clients look their best quickly turned into something much bigger. After years of dreaming, she opened MIAH in 2021—a space named after one of her favorite verses, Jeremiah 29:11, and rooted in the belief that everyone who walks through the doors has a purpose and a future. 💖
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For Sarah, MIAH is more than just a boutique. It’s a space filled with love, warmth, and community—a place where shopping feels like catching up with friends who just get you. 🛍️ Whether she’s spending time with family, attending TFH church, or supporting other local businesses, Sarah’s heart is deeply tied to the town she’s called home her whole life. 💫
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Next time you’re in downtown Napa, stop by at 1305 First Street—or shop online 24/7 at ShoppeMiah.com! 🤍
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🕒 Business Hours:
Sunday–Thursday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Friday & Saturday: 10 AM – 8 PM
Open online anytime!

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23/03/2025

Meet Laina Brown, co-founder of 🍷🍺—Napa’s first combined winery and brewery with a garden-to-glass twist! 🌿
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After working together at two other wineries that sold, Laina and her business partner decided to take control of their future, keep their team together, and create something completely their own. It took a full year to write the business plan, and they became the first combined winery and brewery in Napa Valley (and even California!). Today, they’re making world-class wine, craft beer, and organic garden-fresh food—all served in their urban garden oasis in downtown Napa. 🌱
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For Laina, it’s all about community.✨ She and her team are passionate about high standards, organic ingredients, and honoring their customers with a space that reflects the heart and spirit of Napa. When she’s not dreaming up new ways to push boundaries in wine, beer, and hospitality, you’ll find her exploring Napa’s unique shops, walking the river trails, and soaking in the town’s wonderfully quirky energy.💫
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Next time you’re looking for a place to sip, relax, and connect, visit and enjoy a glass (or a flight!) in the garden. 🌸
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🕒 Business Hours:
Friday-Monday: 12 PM - 6 PM
Walk-ins welcome! Reservations for groups available at www.stclairbrown.com 

21/03/2025

Meet Terry Letson and his partners, owners of 🌞—North Napa’s go-to spot for made-from-scratch breakfast and lunch with a cozy, down-home vibe! 🍳🥞
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Terry had dreamed of opening a breakfast place in North Napa for years, and when the perfect space became available, Sunshine Cafe was born!☕️ From day one, the goal has been simple: serve great food, at a fair price, with the kind of friendly service that makes you feel like you’re dining in someone’s home.🙌 Sunshine Cafe is all about warm welcomes, hearty plates, and Terry’s famous “Terryisms” that keep both the team and guests smiling.
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For Terry, hospitality is everything.❤️ As a Napa local and longtime owner of Fume Bistro just up the road, he’s passionate about creating spaces where family, friends, and the community can gather over delicious meals. When he’s not at one of his restaurants (which isn’t often!), you’ll find him enjoying time with his kids and grandkids.✨
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Next time you’re craving a warm breakfast or a laid-back lunch, swing by and experience the sunshine for yourself! 🌞
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🕒 Business Hours:
Weekdays: 7 AM - 3 PM
Weekends: 8 AM - 3 PM

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