Napa "Gourmet" Snake Run

[chef kent]

Kent and Dj are planning a Napa "Gourmet Snake Run" on Sunday, September 7th. For those who are able, meet on Saturday, September 6th, check into a local hotel and let's have dinner. We will dine at Hurley's in Yountville, the newest gourmet addition to the culinary capital of the valley. We will list great places to stay at the end of this message. On Sunday we will meet with our snakes at Gordon's Cafe in Yountville, the best gourmet breakfast place around. We will plan to depart around 11:00 for our ride. Maps will be available at breakfast. The ride will take us through beautiful countryside with great views and bring us around to St. Helena where we will then stop for our "Gourmet" lunch. Taylor's Refresher is the spot for the best burger anywhere. Malts and shakes, fries, tacos, all very "gourmet". Then we will hit the road again, this time along the western ridge with winding roads through gorgeous redwoods that opens to the most fabulous view of the valley you have ever seen. If you are still in the mood for food, we can then retire to Compadres in Yountville where they offer a live band out on the lawn for great relaxation.

Here are some places to stay in Yountville:
Hotels
The Vintage Inn and Vilagio Inn and Spa - 800-351-1133
Napa Valley Lodge - 707-944-2468
B&B's
Maison Fleurie - 707-944-2056
Bordeaux House - 707-944-2855
Burgundy House - 707-944-0889
All are within walking distance of dinner both Sat and Sun!

If anyone is staying Saturday or Sunday night and wants to park in a private driveway, we have room for about 8-10 cars at our house. We live directly across the street from The Vintage Inn. If you have questions, e-mail us at kent@cooksbookscorks.com.

Hope to see you all in Yountville in September!

[Tony Ripepi]

Hi Guys,

Great idea...I'm in this is the weekend after my kids go to school and celebrating with a trip to NAPA in the Snake sounds like the right thing to do.

Gourmet food , great weather , Napa Valley, Yountville What could be better.

Tony R.

[gary289fia]

Tune-up for the coupe?

Sorry I can't go on this ride. I'll be on a cruise...Alaska!
Gary

[Tony Ripepi]

Hi Gary,

Sorry going to miss the Blue FIA.....Going to Ohio the week after to get the Coupe on its way to CA.

I''l be in my new "Tuxedo"

Tony R.

[rdorman]

I was just out at Ed's last week and was looking at your Coupe. It is going to look great! The inside of the glass is finished as nice as the outside. Lots of nice details that they have put on the car. We asked Ed to let us know when it was finished so we could check it out before it gets shipped.

Rick

[Tony Ripepi]

Hey Kent and DJ,

I will be coming in CSX4264...picked up my new ride on Friday. The week after this event I will be going to Ohio to pick up the Coupe and start the process for it to come to California.

BTW Mike Monster should be doing the E-mail blast for this event on Monday,

Tony R.

[LETSRCE]

Is anyone else finding that all these places require a 2 night stay on the weekend.
I hope to find a 1 nighter (yea baby!)

[Tony Ripepi]

Hey Joe,

Yeah ...the BB's seem to want two night stays, it is crush time in NAPA. The Village inn and Villagio Spa may put you on a waiting list for any cancellations as we get closer to the actual dates there should be some rooms available.

Kent and DJ are also looking into some alternative locations.

TR

[Lumberman]

Kent:
If this trip is still on my wife and I would like to join in. We live close by so we will meet you at Hurley's in Yountville ay what time?
Dave Jones