Tom Cable-Randy Hanson: Raiders Coach Punches Hanson, Breaks Jaws

Reports are circulating that Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable punched assistant coach Randy Hanson in the jaw during training camp. The assault reportedly took place at the Raiders training camp headquarters at the Napa Valley Marriott. Hanson reportedly suffered a broken...

I Ride The First Real Biker Movie World Premier Sacramento

Take a road trip through the biker world; "I Ride" World Movie Premier this Saturday July 18th at the Crest Theatre in downtown Sacramento.  I Ride is an exciting documentary based on The Fryed Brothers...

How to Start up & host a 4th of July Parade. Make a new TRADITION

The Napa Sunrise Rotarians pondered long and hard back in March of 2009 whether to host the 4th of July Parade in Napa, Ca or not. There had not really been a big effort to do this for 30 years - should we?...

Blonde Has NO MORE Fun !!

"Judge dismisses blonde's lawsuit over brown dye The Associated Press BRIDGEPORT, Conn. - A Connecticut...

British tourists love drunken debauchery

British tourists are quickly becoming known as problem travelers, according to a lengthy feature in today's New York Times. Apparently they've gained a reputation for drunken tomfoolery at major resorts around...

Soldiers cleared of Cyprus brawl

The case of nine British soldiers who got into a bar brawl in Cyprus has been settled, with the soldiers being cleared. The bar owner, a customer and two soldiers were injured in the fighting.A Cypriot Judge made the ruling, deciding that there was not enough evidence to link...

Wine Infused Chocolate Truffles...All Napa Napa Napa Hey!

In the hubbub of the Chocolate Show (2007), I had paid only scant attention to what J.Emanuel Chocolatier (who happen to be from New Jersey like me) had to offer.10 days ago while shopping at my local Whole Foods, I run into Tad Van Leer of J.Emanuel who on this Saturday was...

German tabloid mocks UK tourists

" Germany's tabloid newspaper, Bild, has printed a list of holiday resorts to avoid - those dominated by the British. This comes after a British man was awarded £750 (953 euros) after suing his travel company...

Consumer Warning: Contaminated Olivier brand Parmesan & Asiago Dip

"Lansing, MI -- February 5, 2008 --- The Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) today warned consumers to check their cupboards for Olivier brand Parmesan & Asiago Dip with Garlic & Basil because of the...

Pricier wines taste better, not in California says Eric Asimov

It is not limited to wine but according to a study by Antonio Rangel at the California Institute of Technology, Pricier Wine Tastes Better.Soon after listening to an interview with Mr. Rangel, I read Toehold in Napa: Some Starter Bottles by Eric Asimov (NY Times)He tasted 25...

Fancy a Three Some, Here's one from Napa

Nothing wrong with being playful. Fancy a Three Some, here's one from Napa. Not a 'partie de jambes en l'air' as we would say in France.  The IIIsomms in question was created by 3 sommeliers, Bernie Sun (Beverage Director and Sommelier for Jean-Georges), Janet Pouchot...

Celebrity Guests And Art Revolutionary Create A Cuvee In Napa Valley

Napa Valley known for wine and romantic encounters rarely comes to mind when talking about high end cutting edge art galleries. New York inspired MBFA (www.MikeBolen.com) is the exception. Ensconced at the hottest...

Work on wows after the vows

After exchanging I dos with your soulmate, the best way to strengthen the bonds is by buying tickets to that perfect honeymoon destination. Let us face it: getting married is exciting, crazy, fun and totally...

Warning: tequila prices to skyrocket as Mexican farmers turn to corn

I am putting this story in the "emergencies" category." No one has properly analyzed the impact of the western world's biofuel policies. In this story from the Christian Science Monitor,  the reporter properly notes that "Ethanol demand has doubled corn prices, making it...

The Environmental Bible Appears in Green Hotels

"Visitors to the Gaia Napa Valley Hotel and Spa won't find the Gideon Bible in the nightstand drawer. Instead, on the bureau will be a copy of ``An Inconvenient Truth,'' former Vice President Al Gore's book about...

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