The San Franciscan trattoria features Neapolitan-style pizza, pasta and wood-fired entrees
Acclaimed San Francisco restaurant A16 has opened its doors in downtown Napa, bringing its celebrated southern Italian cuisine to the heart of Wine Country. Located at 821 Coombs Street, the new outpost takes over the former Miminashi space. The original San Francisco restaurant now has outposts in Oakland, the Ferry Building and Napa. The Italian trattoria is known for its wood-fired pizzas made “Vera Pizza Napoletana,” the gold standard for Neapolitan pizza. The restaurant also serves pasta and hearty dishes from the wood-fired oven. 821 Coombs St., Napa, 707-216-1304, a16pizza.com/napa
New culinary series
Elusa Winery has introduced its new Founders Circle Culinary Series, a three-night celebration of fine wine and top-tier cuisine, July 31-August 2. This elevated dinner features intimate evenings with renowned chefs and winemakers, highlighting the best of Wine Country. The series kicks off on Thursday with the return of chef Matt Spector of Calistoga’s JoLe, known for his inventive, seasonal tasting menus. On Friday night, chef Steve Litke (formerly Farmhouse Inn) will join chef Ray Tang of San Francisco’s Presidio Social Club for an elegant farm-to-table dinner. The final evening offers a wine blending class led by acclaimed winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown and a five-course meal from chef Rogelio Garcia of the Michelin-starred Auro at Four Seasons Calistoga. Individual tickets are $275-$750, and a limited number of weekend passes are available for $1,175. 400 Silverado Trail North, Calistoga, 707-403-6644, elusawinery.com/culinaryseries25
The Fink’s new additions
Downtown Napa’s lively bar and eatery, The Fink, has added several new menu items just in time for the summer season. Back by popular demand after a splash at Napa Valley Cocktail Week, the Carajillo Mio — a minty mocha-inspired cocktail — has officially joined the lineup of house drinks. On the food front, the kitchen has rolled out several flavorful additions, including the Primavera Flatbread, a spring-inspired vegetarian option topped with burrata, asparagus, snap peas, and artichoke cream. Their new Beet Carpaccio is layered with red and golden beets, feta, pickled onions, and a basil emulsion. Mr. Salazar’s Reuben, The Fink’s elevated take on the deli classic, features house-cured pastrami, Swiss cheese, kraut, and Russian dressing on marble rye, toasted to perfection. 530 Main St., Napa, 707-266-5940, thefinknapa.com
Compline hosts tasting and Solstice events
Wine enthusiasts are invited to a guided tasting and discussion with Blair Walter, longtime winemaker at New Zealand’s acclaimed Felton Road, on Thursday, June 12. Felton Road, located in the Bannockburn subregion of Central Otago, is celebrated for producing some of the South Island’s finest pinot noir and Chardonnay. Walter, a native of New Zealand, has overseen winemaking at Felton Road since its inaugural 1997 vintage. Tickets for the event are $75.
The wine shop will host a Summer Solstice celebration on June 18 featuring DJ sets, crisp Massican white wines, and a vibrant atmosphere inspired by classic hip-hop. The event, part of the Veraison Project’s new “Cookout in the Vineyard” series, supports diversity in the beverage industry, with $5 from each ticket — and a matching donation from Massican’s Dan Petroski — going to the cause. 300 1st St., Suite 319, Napa, 707-492-8155, complinewine.com
Father’s Day pairing
This Father’s Day, Silverado Resort is raising a glass — and a burger — to dads with a special one-day-only pairing that blends bold flavor and casual elegance. On Sunday, June 16, guests can enjoy a premium pour of Buffalo Trace Bourbon paired with the resort’s signature cheeseburger for just $25. The featured burger, a favorite from The Grill’s menu, includes Fiscalini cheddar, butter lettuce and secret sauce served on a toasted potato bun. 600 Atlas Peak Road, Napa, 707-257-0200