by Gabe Carlin | Oct 20, 2015 | Blog, Food, Gifts, Holidays, Oxbow in the News
Sometimes you just want a little something that will satisfy your hunger and your sweet tooth at the same time and with no regrets later. Cate & Co. has introduced their mini maple glazed pumpkin muffins to fulfill that quest, offering instant gratification in a...
by Gabe Carlin | Oct 20, 2015 | Blog, Food, Gifts, Holidays, Oxbow in the News
The months of October, November and Pumpkins go hand-in-hand. The Olive Press presents pumpkin in a new way — pumpkin spice olive oil. A great addition to fall meals, baked goods and always a great gift idea. Try raspberry balsamic vinegar with pumpkin spice...
by Gabe Carlin | Oct 20, 2015 | Blog, Food, Gifts, Holidays, Oxbow in the News
Send spirits soaring with Kara’s Cupcakes’ frightfully Spooky Dozen, a bewitching addition to any Halloween celebration. Available at Kara’s Cupcakes throughout October. Stop by the bakery, order online or call the bakery at 707-258-2253 to place...
by Gabe Carlin | Oct 20, 2015 | Blog, Gifts, Holidays, Oxbow in the News
Don’t scare your friends with dry, stale store-bought cookies…BOO! This Halloween, spoil your family and friends and “treat” them to The Model Bakery’s spooky iced cookies! These homemade treats are sure to make any Halloween gathering sweet and tasty. Happy...
by Gabe Carlin | Oct 20, 2015 | Blog, Holidays, Oxbow in the News
The harvest brittle at Anette’s Chocolates is only available now through Christmas — with cranberries, pumpkin seeds, apples, a hint of brandy and fabulous fall spices. Stop by for a taste! Want something truly delicious to give as a hostess or holiday...
by Gabe Carlin | Oct 20, 2015 | Blog, Food, Oxbow in the News
When we think tacos, we think lunch, dinner or a late night snack, but breakfast? Oh yes! On top of their house made white corn tortillas C CASA layers fluffy scrambled eggs with complementary ingredients like roasted potatoes, pico de gallo, cojita cheese and...
by Gabe Carlin | Oct 15, 2015 | Blog, Food, Oxbow in the News
Gott’s Roadside is celebrating autumn and Oktoberfest with this month’s specials. Gordon Biersch’s Marzen (the style of beer served at the first Oktoberfest) is on tap—medium bodied with notes of caramel and spice, and a dry finish—alongside a Bavarian-style Bratwurst...
by Gabe Carlin | Oct 8, 2015 | Blog, Gifts, Oxbow in the News
Autumn is here and tea is perfect for the season. Napastak offers a variety of tea collections such as Kusmi, Tea Forté, Terr d’oc, and more. Chef Napastäk is on a journey to find the most exquisite teas from fine tea-growing regions and bring them back to tea...
by Gabe Carlin | Oct 5, 2015 | Blog, Food, Oxbow in the News, Recipe
Try making your own seasoned butter by following this Whole Spice recipe! Be sure to use grass-fed Irish butter for extra nutrition and higher butterfat content, or use avocados in place of butter if you’re vegan. Get creative and try your own flavored butter...
by Gabe Carlin | Sep 27, 2015 | Blog, Food, Oxbow in the News, Wine
Nothing beats the end-of-summer heat quite like a cold glass of bubbly and a dozen freshly shucked oysters at Hog Island Oyster Bar in Napa. A farewell summer toast. On September 27, Hog Island is toasting its employees and will be closed for the day, reopening on...
by Gabe Carlin | Aug 30, 2015 | Blog, Coffee, Oxbow in the News
Ritual Coffee Roasters has unveiled a new nitrogen infused, kegge cold brew coffee service, made with Hacienda Carmona single origin coffee from Guatemala. Whereas the process of cooling hot brewed coffee to make iced coffee can change both flavor characteristics and...
by Gabe Carlin | Aug 10, 2015 | Blog, Food, Oxbow in the News
What better way to enjoy a cool breakfast or lunch, than with a delicious BLAT — bacon, lettuce, avocado and tomato. But not just any BLAT, one made on The Model Bakery’s famous English muffin! Model now offers a toasted English muffin with basil aioli,...
by Gabe Carlin | Aug 6, 2015 | Blog, Food, Oxbow in the News
Bread, glorious bread is celebrated this month as August is National Sandwich Month. Cate & Co. is delighted about this as they are all about breads, in all shapes, forms and flavors; and with bread come sandwiches. Thanks to the fourth Earl of Sandwich in...
by Gabe Carlin | Jul 23, 2015 | Beer, Blog, Food, Meat, Oxbow in the News
What’s better with your favorite frosty beverage than a sausage hot off the grill? The Fatted Calf has many beer-friendly meaty eats on its menu but a favorite is the Craft Beer Link made this week with the rich and malty Drakonic Imperial Stout from Drake’s Brewing...
by Gabe Carlin | Jul 13, 2015 | Locals' Night
Complimentary waffle cone with your ice cream purchase
by Gabe Carlin | Jul 13, 2015 | Locals' Night
All bags of coffee are 15% off, so stop in and grab a bag!
by Gabe Carlin | Jul 13, 2015 | Locals' Night
$5 white wine, $6 red wine and two special cheese plate options, the Local Board or The Cowgirl, for $17 each
by Gabe Carlin | Jul 13, 2015 | Locals' Night
15% off your entire order at The Olive Press
by Gabe Carlin | Jul 13, 2015 | Locals' Night Info
$6 wines on tap plus Mumm Brut Prestige and $3.50 draft beers. Plus, Wednesday is Wing Wednesday — $1 wood-fired chicken wings from 5 to 9 pm.
by Gabe Carlin | Jul 13, 2015 | Locals' Night
$1.25 mini cupcakes (one per person)
by Gabe Carlin | Jul 13, 2015 | Locals' Night
Chef’s choice half- priced oysters on the half shell (varieties change weekly), small plates and beer and wine specials (until 7 pm)
by Gabe Carlin | Jul 13, 2015 | Locals' Night
Burger (cheeseburger/hamburger/veggie burger) + fries + regular soda for $10.99 or add $2 for a draft beer instead of a soda. Also, $4 beer and wine specials.
by Gabe Carlin | Jul 13, 2015 | Blog, Cocktails, Oxbow in the News
Just in time for the dog days of summer, Napa Valley Distillery (NVD) has bottled its ever popular brandy mint julep. In 1803, the Mint Julep was described as a “dram of spirituous liquor that has mint in it, taken by Virginians in the morning.” The first Mint Juleps...
by Gabe Carlin | Jul 10, 2015 | Locals' Night
Two quesadillas with chilorio and pickled onions, garnished with guacamole, pico de gallo and crema for $8 bottle of Corona for $3.75 guac and chips for $5 draft beers for $3
by Gabe Carlin | Jul 10, 2015 | Locals' Night
Weekly Locals’ Night taste, plus spend $9.95 on Tuesday evenings and receive a complimentary Himalayan salted caramel (special may change)
by Gabe Carlin | Jul 1, 2015 | Blog, Food, Holidays, Oxbow in the News
Be sure to stop by The Olive Press to grab some artisanal mustard to complement your 4th of July Menu! While you’re at it, pick up some dipping oil for an easy marinade, tapenade for a quick appetizer, and almonds for the perfect snack! –
by Gabe Carlin | Jun 18, 2015 | Blog, Oxbow in the News, Wine
Curious about the wines of South Africa? Oxbow Cheese & Wine Merchant (OC&WM) has procured the 2011 Keermont Syrah for its red cellar trio wine club and shelves. This deeply flavored, complex red was grown in the beautiful amphitheater known as Paradise Valley...
by Gabe Carlin | Jun 2, 2015 | Blog, Food, Gifts, Meat, Oxbow in the News
Everything that you find in Cate & Co.’s bakeshop is created in their kitchen except for a couple of items that they discovered, fell in love with, and just had to share with their customers. They call these items “Cate’s Fantastic Finds!” The most recent “find’...
by Gabe Carlin | May 25, 2015 | Blog, Cheese, Food, Oxbow in the News
The Oxbow Cheese & Wine Merchant is now offering cheese plates in an easy ready to-go, picnic-style pack. Currently they are available only on Saturdays and Sundays (all food on the menu can be prepared to go as well). There are two varieties of cheese plates...
by Gabe Carlin | May 19, 2015 | Blog, Food, Gifts, Oxbow in the News
Pre-order grad cupcakes and cakes in custom colors, decorations and themes. Give Kara’s Cupcakes a call to cater your graduation party and sweet celebration. Stop by the bakery, order online, or call the cupcake hotline to pre-order: 1-866-554-CAKE (2253).
