I have been volunteering at the Napa Valley Film Festival for 3 years now. I remember when I first visited St. Helena. I was walking down the street and passed the Model Bakery. When I walked in I saw a framed page from the Oprah magazine with a title 'Oprah's Favorite … [Read more...] about Legendary Model Bakery
Paprika Chicken
This is one of the classic sauces I grew up on. It comes from the Austro-Hungarian Empire and is a staple in Czech cuisine. As most classic dishes, families make them different ways. Some cook the chicken together with all the ingredients while others make the broth first and … [Read more...] about Paprika Chicken
Amorino Gelato
Whether you're into flowers or burgers you can find them at Amorino Gelato. The worldwide chain makes refreshing flavors of gelato and sorbet. Skilled staff shape scoops into flowers and top them with macaroons. They also offer a gelato burger which luckily has nothing to … [Read more...] about Amorino Gelato
Bohemian Spirit Restaurant
Bohemian Spirit is a Czech restaurant on New York City's Upper East Side of Manhattan. The owners, Vit and Vlasta Stuchl, offer traditional specialties as well as Czech beer and wines. I interviewed the Chef Lukas Pohl as he announced he would be returning to Prague to … [Read more...] about Bohemian Spirit Restaurant
Miner Family Winery
The Minor Family Winery in Oakville, California retrieves their grapes from several vineyards along the coast. They produce 30,000 cases a year, although they have the capacity of 80,000 cases. Wine tastings cost $25 and are available without a reservation. The tasting includes a … [Read more...] about Miner Family Winery