398872 Sun May 06 09:58:36 -0700 2007 6 1 San Francisco Bay Area 0 2546021 headed to Napa in mid september--like any suggestions for good B&Bs where we could stay and that serve a nice brekafast,and any other suggestions for lunch/dinner.we like country french and eating outside--thanks for the usual help Sun May 06 09:58:37 -0700 2007 92265 bobstripower 1 2548185 Have dinner at Auberge du Soleil and you must request thier patio. Amazing food and a beautiful view of the valley. Make reservations EARLY (before August) because September is harvest time, its the busiest part of the year and you wont be able to get anything if you wait. I also recommend Bouchon and Bistro Jeanty in Yountville. As far as B&Bs, try to stay in either St. Helena or Yountville (avoid Calistoga and the town of Napa) that way you are close to everything. Mon May 07 09:37:57 -0700 2007 2546021 74399 fyoulady 1 2549700 The best value in the world... seriously, the best value I have ever encountered in the world of lodging, is the Best Western Elm House Inn in the town of Napa. Before you jump on this proclimation, understand I have stayed at some of the most famous and luxurious hotels in the world. I'm not saying this is the Crillon. I'm saying this is an incredible value and, unless you need the absolute best, worthy of consideration. Breakfast is included. Mon May 07 16:30:30 -0700 2007 2546021 50041 whiner 2 2549868 The breakfast that is served at the Best Western Elm House is mediocre at best, but since it is included in the price of the lodging (which is indeed a deal) you need not worry about having "wasted" your money on a bed and breakfast with a not so good breakfast. If eating breakfast at your place of lodging is important to you, Maison Fleurie has wonderful breakfasts. They have another property in Yountville called Lavendar House, but the breakfast is sometimes inedible there. Mon May 07 17:24:03 -0700 2007 2549700 16301 Non Cognomina 1 2550286 Bouchon in Yountville is French Bistro fare, but only has a few outdoor tables on the patio (maybe 5-6). Bistro Jeanty has a nice patio, but I am not impressed by the food. Angele in Napa has patio seating overlooking the river, but the view is currently of construction. The food is good, though. Very nice for evening dining when you can't see the construction. Martini House in St. Helena has a very nice patio, too. Mon May 07 19:51:14 -0700 2007 2546021 16301 Non Cognomina 2 2597130 All good suggestions but a non tourist place with a great patio and good food - no corkage fee either is Zins Valley on Browns Valley Rd. Tucked away in a little shopping center, not visible from the street but beautiful patio setting among oaks along a creek- locals favorite- not hoity toity or overpriced the way a lot of the tourist places are. Wed May 23 19:37:26 -0700 2007 2550286 100744 napamike 3 2602926 I find the menu at ZinsValley to be hit or miss. Ate there last week--the baked ziti was refrigerator cold on the inside, but the rosemary flatbread was amazing. Our server pitched the fish special as Atlantic Salmon, but the server at the server at the next table pitched it as Wild Alaskan Salmon. Everyone there was very nice, but the service was a little rough. The desserts have always been disappointing. The no corkage is wonderful, especially if you want to sit on the patio with a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy a bottle of something wonderful that you picked up at a winery. Fri May 25 16:36:56 -0700 2007 2597130 16301 Non Cognomina