Oxbow Public Market

We spent the weekend in Napa recently, celebrating a friend's birthday. On our way out of wine country, we stopped at the Oxbow Public Market to check out the upscale "food court" I have heard such good things about. It was so much fun walking around this expansive warehouse, perusing the restaurants, gourmet foods, gifts and wine. Since it was early AM, we opted for brunch at C Casa, a Mexican eatery. We both ordered the Huevos Rancheros, two white corn tortillas smeared with black beans, 2 eggs over medium, pico de gallo, roasted corn relish and chipotle aioli. Order, pay, find a seat and wait for them to call your name. It's a simple, no fuss way to grab some gourmet eats. 

Ritual Coffee (location in SF, as well), had quite a line, with everyone in need of their early morning java kick. If it had been later in the day, we could have taken advantage of Hog Island Oyster Company and Oxbow Wine Merchant & Wine Bar...sample some cheese, have a glass of wine, maybe order some oysters. I guess we'll save that for next time.

In case you are craving sweets, Kara's Cupcakes set up shop in the Market. Kara's is a cupcake staple in SF, so for those who can't venture to the city, now you can sample them in Napa!  I was tempted to have dessert for breakfast. I mean how yummy do these look?

Check out Oxbow if you are planning a visit to Napa anytime soon. If not to eat, you can always buy food gifts for friends and family. I was tempted to buy some olive oil from The Olive Press for my mom. There were so many different olive oils to choose from...who knew? 


Oxbow Public Market, 644 First Street, Napa, CA 94559.