This Week In The Kitchen: Roasted Figs from CAMi Art & Wine

Sep 14, 2020 | Food

Black Mission Figs are everywhere at the moment-the markets are exploding with this sweet and rich fruit that is so versatile in the kitchen. Eat them on their own, make fig preserves or if you are hoping to impress dinner guests, serve them roasted, for dessert, as...

This Week In The Kitchen: Bacon Wrapped Avocado By The Francis House

Aug 19, 2020 | Food

The Francis House, a small luxury hotel in Calistoga, is also a landmark for the city. Originally built as a family home for prominent local merchant, James H. Francis, the home, built in 1886, is the only stone building with authentic French Second Empire...

This Is Calistoga: Michael Woods, Mount View Hotel

Aug 12, 2020 | Lodging

Michael Woods, owner of the historic Mount View Hotel in Calistoga, has been overseeing his staff of 26 for more than 30 years. The hotel, which recently celebrated its 100th birthday and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is unique in that it is...

This Is Calistoga: Charles Buster Davis, Buster’s Southern BBQ

Jul 17, 2020 | Food, Outdoors

Charles Buster Davis, owner of Busters Southern BBQ and known affectionately around town as Buster, came to Calistoga to visit a friend 20 years ago and never left. Although he’s been firing up the grill and serving hungry customers ever since, running a business in...

This Week In The Kitchen: Strawberries Dressed In Chocolate by Flourish Chocolate

May 13, 2020 | Food

Need a little something sweet and seasonal for spring? Why not try your hand at chocolate dipped strawberries?! Chef Holly Peterson of Calistoga’s Flourish Chocolate, has graciously shared her recipe for “Strawberries Dressed in Chocolate.” It’s an easy and...