Property owners declined to renew lease. One of the most popular-long lived restaurants in the valley. Sad to see it go.
All I remember about this place is drinking a wine (that I brought from NY) that had loads of acid. It was a Carlisle. Funny thing was that I posted a note about this a day after my visit with Mike, and before I got on the list. Good thing Mike didn’t hold it against me. I cleared the list on the next go round.
Sorry to hear that, we enjoyed our meal there a few years ago and it’s a place we’ve recommended to friends visiting the area.
Any locals in the know about if they’re finding a new space, or just sticking with the pizzeria?
Rumors say they might try to use a space a bit south of the current location. Employees I’ve asked don’t seem to feel that will be the case.
I’m not at all a fan of the pizzeria, maybe they can at least start making the mozzarella there.
I do think that for a tourist eating there in the courtyard is a great Napa experience.
This. I do think chiarello is a bit of a d bag though.
Bottega is in Yountville.
Chiarello was Tra Vigne’s first chef.
I know, and?
He’s not the reason for them closing and I don’t believe he’s worked there for quite a while.
We all make mistakes and jump to conclusions based on old data, but I do not believe Chiarello (sp?) has been involved there for some time.
And to Mr. Klein’s observation, dining on the patio there is a great tourist experience. A great local experience, too. I think Mr. Gruner’s assessment of the character of the original chef is mis-placed here.
Figured you didn’t know the connection based on the odd response.
Agreed on all fronts. I get that Michael C. has allowed himself to become something of a public figure with his television work, but that assessment is really at odds with my personal interactions with him and the opinions of several mutual acquaintances who know him well.
Fair Enough. I thought he was still involved. Mea Culpa
Bummer. I was just there a month ago during a Sonoma/Napa visit for a week… Good meal. Good wine.