Got to Napa 2 days ago.
Clunky start with crappy Avis rent-a-car, but after we finally got out of SFO, we had an enjoyable drive up the bay area through Oakland and Berkeley to Napa.
We're staying at Avia, which is probably the best hotel I've ever stayed in. Fantastic decor. Makes me want to re-decorate my own house...
While most of the town was at the Fourth of July fireworks display down the street Sunday night, we took advantage of the suddenly empty restaurants and started at Taqueria Tres Hermanos for dinner with some fantastic carnitas tacos and Bohemia beer. Excellent diced onion, cilantro, lime, and ranchero sauce (?) toppings. Glad to see shredded cheese and lettuce aren't options. Pretty typical rice and bean sides, but with better flavor.
Followed that up with a stop at a brand new tasting room in our hotel called John Anthony. It has a very upscale/hip/modern feel, but without being stuffy. Excellent wine. Definitely plan to go back before we leave. John Anthony was there too - nice to meet the owner, always.
Good start...
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