I recently stopped by the St Helena Farmer's Market while traveling between Clear Lake State Park…read moreand Brannan Island State Park. (To be real, I wanted a burger from Gott's, but they weren't open yet.) The market was on the smaller side, with maybe about twenty active booths. It was much smaller than the farmers markets I'm used to in the Sacramento area, but much larger than the 4-booth market in Yosemite Valley. The best decision I made was ordering a ham and Swiss croissant from the pastry booth. Sadly, I don't remember the name of the booth, but it was the best croissant I've ever had in my life. (I think it was West Won Bread, unless it was Patisserie Angelica Sebastopol.) A slightly less wise decision was ordering the strawberry shortcake from the cooking school. The student, who did not give off any kind of competent vibe, whispered to the order-taker, "How do I make that?" She quickly recited, "biscuit, whipped cream, lemon curd, berries." I mean, the photo really speaks for itself. There was less than like two tablespoons worth of chopped berries, and the top of the biscuit was not covered in curd. The flavor was all there, but the presentation and portion sizes were not. Then again, this was a cooking school, so maybe some mistakes are to be expected. I wouldn't have ordered from them if I wasn't willing to take the risk. Even though this is a small market, the quality of the vendors is on the supremely artisan side. Definitely worth stopping by for a bite to eat if you're in the area. (Also a great brunch option.)

Fun and great folks. Always like the quality of goods and produce. I wish there was more organic…read moreproduce available.

First time for us. We met Stefano who told us a little history about his families store. He's a…read moresuper cool guy. Cutest store. We were here to buy olive oil. There are so many great products from Italy. Besides the olive oil, we bought a few focaccia breads and one pot meals which he suggested. We will definitely return every time we are in Napa. Thank you, Stefano for your kindness and great service.

Came here with 4 friends. One friend is VERY Italian and very much a foodie. She told me that this…read moreis the closest she can get to authentic Italian items to fill her pantry besides Italy. So many wonderful products...wonderful olive oils, balsamic vinegar, flavored balsamic vinegars, breads, salami, lots and lots of pasta of every shape, color and size. Lots of syrups to add to your Italian sodas, candy, cookies, several types of Panettone. My friend said her Nonna would love this store! This store has been here for many, many years. You feel like you just stepped into old world Italy!

Their sandwiches are so good!…read more We wanted something to tide us over in between tastings. There were plenty of seats and the weather was perfect for sitting outside. Also, kudos to the staff! We accidentally left a jacket. We didn't remember where we left it, so we started checking places. After a few phone calls, we found it. The staff found it and we were able to recover it. We are so appreciative!

My first time at this quaint but upscale store. What a cute store! Delicious sandwiches, wine,…read moresodas, etc. Coffee bar. Dessert area. Great to grab picnic items for any reason. I picked up a sandwich and a few things for my drive to the airport. I had plenty of time so I stopped by a winery for the shade and scenery, ate 1/2 my sandwich, it was big. Unfortunately I couldn't take it home. I normally don't order a pastrami sandwich but it was one of the specials of the day and I was not disappointed. The only thing lacking is friendly service. Maybe it was an off day, but a smile or warmth would have been appreciated.

Small husband and wife owned farm located in the city of Yountville that provides fruits,…read morevegetables and herbs to TKRG Thomas Keller Restaurant Group. If you're looking for produce for your restaurant definitely visit a farm where the owner is really proud of his products.

Anyone who's into high end food knows that Peter Jacobsen has been providing produce for some of…read morethe highest end restaurants for quite some time. The French Laundry and Atelier Crenn come to mind when thinking of his clients. Being a dentist (and of one of my friend's friends in fact), it's interesting that one always follows their path to happiness and it shows in the end product. If only vegetables were like this when I was a child I probably would have appreciated them much more. It's better to discover late than never!

Another great lunch for a reasonable price up in St Helena. Went wine tasting at our usual spots in…read morenearby Rutherford and Azteca never fails us when we are hungry and want something quick and budget friendly. My al pastor super burrito was tasty and as filling as usual. My wife ordered 3 tacos (lengua, chicken and beef cheek) and they were all tender and flavorful. We also ordered their creamy guacamole and a couple of pieces of chicharone, which was very crispy and authentic. Definitely give it a try if in the area!

3.5 STARS Always a…read moregood sign when you see native speakers rolling in deep and you get awkward stares. Azteca Market seems like THE place locals go to when they want legit taqueria fare specifically menudo and offal filled tacos. Their St. Helena location opened over 20 years ago and their Napa location followed a decade later. This is the only location with seating (outdoors only). Part market and part taqueria, there's three lines: meat counter (chicharrón by the lb!), taqueria, and market. After ordering at the meat counter or taqueria, you need to go to the market line to pay. You're then given a number and your number will be called outside at the pick-up window. M E N U Typical taqueria staples: Street tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, tortas, etc. They give you one container of your choice of salsa (pico, roja, verde, avocado, or habanero) and charge 50 cents for additional salsa. Protein: Pollo, asada, lengua, cabeza, buche, carnitas, pastor, and suadero. Menudo available on weekends but they consistently sell out within one hour of opening (by 10 am). Sucks they don't make a larger order ahead of time. Cc's accepted. F O O D * Chips ($3.29) Housemade chips, thick and hearty but hard on the teeth. * Guacamole ($5.25) Rich and creamy with a nice bright tang. Heavy on the onion and tomato filler. * Tacos ($3.75 each): https://tinyurl.com/y2fu8tst Tacos are served on a warmed, double corn tortillas with onion, cilantro, and lime (requested salsa on the side). - Lengua: Beef Tongue x2: Small, tender beefy bits. - Cabeza: Beef Head x2: Soft, shredded beef texture. - Suadero: Rose Meat x2: I couldn't tell the difference between this and the cabeza. While soft, they don't sear the suadero after braising for those delicious charred edges. Solid salsas: avocado (creamy and tangy) and habanero (punchy with a medium spicy kick) S E R V I C E The cashier was really friendly but the other staff were all business. Food took awhile since there was a group of 10 before us. A M B I A N C E Organized market filled with A LOT of items. Handful of shaded tables in front. P A R K I N G Shared lot with Clif Family Tasting Room. Overall, decent street tacos that scratch the itch esp if you're looking for cheap eats in the bougie St. Helena area. I prefer the grimy Tacos Garcia (truck) but Azteca has shaded outdoor seating so 3.5 stars rounded up.

A local organic farm with a weekend farmstand. It is run by Sequoia and Farmer Tom. Very friendly…read moreand down to earth folks. They had all kinds of fresh veggies when I was theretoday. Zucchini, eggplant, and some nice sweet peppers for me. They have a huge selection of hierloom tomatoes for like half what wholefoods was asking when I was there this morning to get coffee. They have a llama in the animal haven :)

There are a ton of fresh, beautifully colored fruits and veggies available and what got me was the…read morefresh seafood that was also available for purchase. We got some smoked salmon and poke. There were a few booths that had an assortment of items for sale such as painted rocks that would glow in the dark, pottery, fabrics, and jewelry. Everyone here was extremely nice and welcoming. Each vender was proud of their work and was more than exited to display their items. It's a small Farmer's Market but it was a delight to walk through.

This is a very small farmers market compared to what I am used to. There was a variety of vendors…read morethough. Some were selling jewelry, cutting boards, fresh fruit and vegetables. The vendors were all very kind and welcoming. It is also a rain or shine market! It happened to be sprinkling when we were here. Overall, if you're looking for fresh fruits and veggies in Calistoga, it seems like a good stop on your Saturday morning.

The location is wrong in Yelp, they're located in Carmel, not St Helena…read more So happy to find this little gem, they have many selections of olive oil, balsamic, sauces and jams, and best of all, there were all available for us to try. This is a cute little shop with lot of things to offer other than olive oil, they have some cute little kitchen stuffs and souvenir gifts which are all so cool to have.

Purchased a few bottles of oil and vinegars - about 5. Those purchases I'm happy with. But I also…read morebought a few boxes of those French cookie boxes in the beautiful tins and found it disgusting and disappointing to see it only fill almost half full. I got home and found the seal to have been tampered with, but I didn't think anything of it and to my surprise quite a few packages of little cookies missing. I look into the second tin and the same but only 1-2 packages were gone. Now perhaps that is how it comes. You pay almost 20 buck half full cookies

I've been going to Giugni's since I was a teen, it was the after-school spot and it still hits…read moreevery single time. They never skimp on the meat, cheese, or toppings, and the bread + deli selection means you can create so many different sandos. Right in the center of Main Street, perfect for a picnic or a quick bite anytime. The space is always clean, and I love the variety of snacks and drinks they carry. And of course... the iconic Giugni Juice. A true local fave that never disappoints. Still one of my go-to Napa Valley staples.

I've loved going to Guini in St. Helena since I was in college, and even though I'm not in town…read moreoften anymore, I still make it a point to stop by when I can. It's the only place I know that has white sharp cheddar cheese, which I love on sandwiches, and I always get their Guini juice on the side. That said, I was a bit taken aback by the pricing on my most recent visit. I completely understand that prices go up, but my veggie sandwich was listed at $13.75 and I was charged $17.75. It turns out certain breads are an upcharge, but that wasn't communicated--I only realized after I had already paid. I also asked for pepperoncini and was charged $3, even though it's supposed to be $1.75. On top of that, it looks like I was charged for cucumbers, even though they're listed as part of the vegetarian sandwich, which feels a bit misleading. I've never had this issue before, so next time I'll definitely double-check pricing or order online since that's always been accurate for me. I still enjoy the food, just wish pricing and add-ons were more clearly communicated.

I recently went here and got a birria super burrito. I received my order quickly, the portion size…read moreand price were both great, and my burrito was fantastic! Lots of birria, great flavor, not too salty. I would highly recommend! I also enjoyed perusing the grocery store as I waited.

Super tasty dishes here! People are helpful and friendly. Nice, elevated, outdoor eating area that…read morelooks over Foothill Blvd. behind the market.