How to Taste Your Way Through the Napa Valley | Eater

"Napa Valley is filled with iconic restaurants and wineries that have every right to take themselves seriously. But when you’re looking for an incredible meal and a laid-back atmosphere, head to Charlie’s. There’s something so easygoing, playful, and just plain fun about the space. For example, a wood-fired oven by the entrance churns out fresh bread, like their “Hawaiian rolls” brushed with charred pineapple pork fat and house-cultured wild bay butter. And while Chef Elliot Bell’s menu changes every month or so, there are some seasonal dishes that never leave the menu, like the little gem salad with sour cream and onion dressing and salt and vinegar chip croutons." - Lee Musho