A funny sign at the Oxbow Public Market

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And, can anyone tell me how/why the Oxbow got its name? The kids asked after they raided kates kupcakery there and I was baffled.

Fans of the band?

Oxbow sits on an oxbow (a u shape) in the river
Think of the shape of the Greek letter omega

While they raid the cupcakes, raid the oysters and grilled cheese sandwich at Hog Island!

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That’s a must meal while in Napa. Every visit, it’s a destination, and that meal is legit. The clam chowder is amazing as well. Wash it all down with a bottle of champagne and there’s not much to complain about for that hour of your life :heart_eyes:

Pedantic? I think it’s pretty funny!

I think this was the origin of that (most clever) line back in March: