So. I got into my car yesterday to head to an appointment and turned on the whore. I mean GPS. We just call her Whore because she likes to give bad directions. Moving on. I was going to a destination that I knew I had previously typed in so I tapped the Recent Destinations button. Sadly, the first thing to pop up was Viader Winery. A mere 2355 miles to the west. Sigh.
Oh Napa Valley, we'll meet again, won't we?
If you recall, the husband and I headed to CA about a month ago (I'm so awesome at keeping my blog updated) for an awards-slash-anniversary celebration.
Since I think that literally all of my followers know me in real life and have heard the stories, I'll spare the details and just hit on the highlights. Like my pretty green dress.
Here is husband at the awards ceremony accepting the three (THREE!!) awards he won, from Mark at Sante Magazine. Service Hospitality, Wine Hospitality and Spirits Hospitality. Yay Yono's!
We met some pretty fantastic people at the Sante events throughout the week. Now we have new friends with amazing restaurants all over the country. And vacation destinations for a lifetime.
We made sure to teach our new friends the infamous "look-away". They're now using it in their home states. Love that we're spreading ridiculous traditions nation-wide!
A plate like this appeared in front of us no less than three times throughout the week. Who am I to turn down free dessert?
A winery highlight. Loved this place.
Nick standing next to Chef Morimoto (pretending he doesn't know me as I'm taking picture after picture) at his new downtown Napa restaurant.
"A vanilla milkshake will make me feel better", said in a 4 year old's drawn-out whiny-voice, was one of the better lines I moaned during our honeymoon last year. But seriously, these vanilla milkshakes will cure anyone's hangover. And the shrimp tacos? So good we tried to recreate them at home last week. Best lunch spot in town. Gott's. Not our house.
Me at a winery. Too bad I don't recall which. Reason #3,463 I should update my blog in a more timely fashion.
Me after too much wine at aforementioned unnamed winery. Apparently I like to look at myself. And document it. I ooze cool-ness.
We got a little bored listening to our tour guide drone on and on (thinking he was the funniest thing alive) at Robert Mondavi. So we opted for a photo-shoot to keep us occupied. Awesome room though, right?
The husband, looking all GQ at Viader.
We even found a dachshund to play with at one of the wineries! Kiss kiss, Bisou!
Between last year's trip and this one, I think we spent enough time at the bar at Bouchon to be considered regulars. The bartender recognized us a full year later. Not sure if that's a good or a bad thing. ha
Oh, pretty Villagio. How I long for your luxurious hopsitality. And your afternoon tea.
Until next time, Napa Valley. Don't forget me.
xoxo
1 comment:
Looks like you had a fun trip! You and the husband should come back on a day when it's not so foggy so you can experience the full Valley view. :)
P.S. Bisou is a total sweetie, as is her "mom" Nathalie at Revana!
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