"Not only is chef Elliot Bell a St. Helena firefighter, he’s also a former executive sous chef at three-Michelin-star the French Laundry. This is to say that the newly opened Charlie’s, which takes over the former Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen, aims to please both Napa Valley locals and those who travel to the valley from far-flung locales. The menu offers a $96 “seafood tower,” featuring a selection of shrimp, oysters, and seafood, plus pretzel-wrapped kielbasa and fried chicken. For beverages enjoy both wines by the glass and bottle, beer, and a list of original cocktails." - Dianne de Guzman