The Bird, a fast-casual restaurant that bills itself as San Francisco’s favorite fried chicken joint, has teamed up with Super Duper Burger’s at Napa’s Bel Aire Plaza to offer its famous chicken sandwich in a delicious collaboration. Both restaurants are part of Adriano Paganini’s Back of the House restaurant group.
The sandwich ($10.25) features free-range chicken thigh, an Ethiopian berbere spice blend and gluten-free breading, topped with celery, house-made apple slaw, mayonnaise and pickles on a fresh-baked bun. Guests can opt for a spicy option using The Bird’s house-made Sriracha sauce. A healthier version of the sandwich is also available by substituting the grilled chicken or ordering the “naked bird” ($8) without the bun. 3900 Bel Aire Plaza D, Napa. Open 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily.
Biscuits BBQ Opens in Napa
Fairfield-based Biscuits BBQ has officially opened in downtown Napa. Known for its ribs and brisket, it will also offer beef and cheddar sandwiches, chicken tacos and other favorites on its ever-changing menu. Family dinner pre-orders are available online at biscuitsbbq.com. 966 Pearl St., Napa. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Speakeasy Tasting Room
Bonita Bonita recently opened its new speakeasy-inspired tasting room. “There’s a hidden door in a library that people come in through. You never know from the outside what’s waiting inside,” said manager Emily Perry.
Bonita Bonita owners Nikki and Brie Garcia were formerly known as the Bella Twins when they were WWE wrestlers and had a reality TV show about their lives. They’ve always been passionate about wine and have had a Bonita Bonita wine club and online store for years. The new speakeasy-inspired tasting room requires reservations, available online at Instagram.com/bonitabonita . The cost is $75 per person for a tasting, which includes a welcome splash of bubbly followed by four varietals. Wine by the glass and bottle is also available, at varying prices, and a $45 charcuterie add-on. 1207 Coombs St., Napa. Open Thursday through Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
New Mexican Bar
Although the restaurant has been around for a while, Taqueria Maria recently opened its new outdoor bar along the river. The bar is located right across from the Napa Valley Expo, with plenty of covered seating along the river. The menu features a range of selections like mini nachos, ceviche, tacos and enchiladas that can be paired with drinks like a Cadillac margarita, piña colada, tequila sunrise and more. Plus, mariachis play at TaquerĂa MarĂa on Friday nights at 6 p.m., making it a mini fiesta. 640 Third Street, Napa, taqueriamaria.com. Open Sunday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.
Meet the cousins
Cousin’s Corner Bar will occupy the former Ox & the Fox location on the corner of First and Franklin Streets. In partnership with Meyer’s Napa Palisades Saloon management group, Chuck Meyer and Michael Holcomb will lead the new venue. The bar will have a community focus, offering a variety of cocktails and light bites inspired by the bar’s classic appetizers. Guests can expect live music and entertainment, friendly and inclusive service, a casual atmosphere, an excellent wine list, generous classic cocktails, fresh mocktails and a curated selection of craft beers. A grand opening date has yet to be announced. 1331 First St., Napa, Instagram.com/cousinscornerbar.
