After helping craft one of Napa Valley’s most expensive wines, acclaimed winemaker Heidi Peterson Barrett finally has a tasting room of her own at La Sirena in downtown Calistoga.

Chef Ari Weiswasser, the restaurateur behind Glen Ellen Star and Stella, has opened Smash, a fast-casual restaurant on Sonoma Plaza devoted to lacy-edged smashburgers and a family-friendly vibe.

Tear a single leaf of fresh basil and you are enveloped in the essence of summer. It's refreshingly delicious in this easy pesto recipe.