Zuzu

"Zuzu isn’t new to the Napa dining scene but thanks to an expansion into the space next door, which now houses a cool bar, it’s been reinvigorated as a late-night cocktail and food destination. It’s a gin-centric beverage list with a build-your-own G&T option and a lengthy list of wines by the glass. Plus on the food side, diners can cobble together a meal of tapas or choose from one of the restaurant’s four varieties of paella." - Dianne de Guzman

"Downtown Napa has absolutely exploded over the last few years, and Zuzu is one of our favorite restaurants in the area. Whether you dine indoors or out, this is one of the liveliest scenes along the waterfront, especially if you score one of the ledge seats out front. Tapas are the main event here, and it’s hard to leave without ordering a lot of them. Even if you’re not an anchovy fan, start with the boquerones, before adding honey-drizzled tempura eggplant, flounder ceviche, and a paella. There’s a long list of wines by the glass along with sangria." - christina julian, jasmine alexandra

"Mick Salyer and the team behind Zuzu Tapas & Paella and La Taberna recently opened this gin-centric cocktail bar. The bar program is inspired by the Spaniards’ love for gin, specifically gin and tonics served in big goblets." - Kristin Tice Studeman

"After 20 years of drawing crowds to downtown Napa with a well-executed menu dedicated to the culinary traditions of Northern Spain, Zuzu proprietor Mick Salyer turned his attention to gin, opening a gin-based cocktail bar adjacent to the original restaurant earlier this fall.  The rough-hewn woods and golden-hued walls enhance the tavern vibe while bar manager Josh Weed spins juniper-fueled gold with cocktails like the lavender and rose-scented April Showers or the Capisce, layered with tomato water, basil oil, truffle, and lime. Try one on the new patio." - Christina Mueller

"Downtown Napa has absolutely exploded over the last few years, and Zuzu is one of our favorite restaurants in the area. Whether you dine indoors or out, this is one of the liveliest scenes along the waterfront, especially if you score one of the ledge seats out front. Tapas are the main event here, and it’s hard to leave without ordering a lot of them. Even if you’re not an anchovy fan, start with the boquerones, before adding honey-drizzled tempura eggplant, flounder ceviche, and a paella. There’s a long list of wines by the glass along with sangria, which makes up for the absence of cocktails. " - Christina Julian