The summer garden is the ideal place to start when planning a meal for family and friends.

Ubuntu Restaurant and Yoga Studio is on track to open in mid-August on Main Street. According to a press release, ubuntu means “humanity toward others,” the world view that is the basis of this community-focused restaurant and yoga studio.

While he was comfortable working at a young age in his father’s shadow, Matt Meyer was nevertheless uneasy about following in his footsteps.

The Charles Shaw 2005 California chardonnay (yes, the $1.99 “Two Buck Chuck” made by Bronco Wine Company sold at Trader Joe’s)  was judged Best Chardonnay from California at California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition.

Look past the Mike Grgich bobble heads, his trademark berets and the other knickknacks that sell Grgich Hills wines to the public and one finds not kitsch, but a lot of hard work. Years and decades of work, lovingly done with a passion to excel.

The Napa Valley Grapegrowers  celebrated its 32nd anniversary and elected new directors and advisors to its board of directors at its annual dinner on June 1.