Napa Local

Meet Hakan Kostek, founder of 🍕Alongside his family, bringing bold flavors and Detroit-style pizza to Napa with serious craft and consistency.
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What started as Napa Baking Company at the farmers market, serving sourdough bread, pretzel buns, and wood-fired pizza quickly built a loyal following. As demand grew, so did the vision…leading to the opening of Croccante. By introducing Detroit-style pizza to Napa, Hakan created something different in a crowded market and today, that early community continues to show up and support. 🙌
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At Croccante, it’s all about consistency and flavor. Every bite from their signature pizzas to garlic knots—delivers the same quality every time, while still evolving with new offerings like brunch, cocktails, Georgian bread, and chilaquiles. And fun fact: Hakan might care a little too much about the foam on his beer. 🍺
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For Hakan and his family, Napa is home, a place where the community truly supports local businesses and appreciates the art of food.
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Next time you’re craving something different (and done right), check out . 🍕
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🕒 Hours:
Mon: 11:30 AM – 8 PM
Tues: Closed
Wed–Thurs: 11:30 AM – 8 PM
Fri: 11 AM – 9 PM
Sat: 9 AM – 2 PM (Brunch/Lunch), 2 PM – 9 PM (Lunch/Dinner)
Sun: 9 AM – 2 PM (Brunch/Lunch), 2 PM – 8 PM (Lunch/Dinner)
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Meet Nicole LaPonza, founder of 🍯 Napa Valley’s go-to destination for expert natural hair removal and empowering self-care. ✨
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After leaving the comfort of a 9–5 job, Nicole took a leap of faith to build something of her own, and Pure Sugar Studio was born. What started as a dream quickly became a safe, welcoming space where women can feel confident, cared for, and completely comfortable in their own skin. 💛 Using all-natural sugaring techniques, Nicole helps clients embrace their beauty while breaking down the stigma around vulnerability and self-love.
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For Nicole, Napa’s strong sense of community and connection makes every client feel like family. When she’s not in the studio, she’s exploring local restaurants, wineries, and hidden gems, or unwinding with her favorite reality TV shows. 🥂
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Next time you’re ready to treat yourself to some self-care that’s pure, and natural, visit and book your appointment! 💫
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🕒 Business Hours:
Wed–Fri: 10 AM – 6 PM
Sat: 10 AM – 2 PM
📲 Book directly through Instagram or at puresugarstudio.com
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Meet Amador and Antonio Pelayo, the brothers behind 🌮 A family run food truck serving up bold flavors, cultural pride, and joy in every bite right here in Napa. 🇲🇽
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What started as a backyard passion project inspired by their parents’ recipes became a full fledged business in 2015, when Amador had just graduated high school and Antonio was still a student. Nearly 10 years later, their truck at 751 Jackson St. is a go-to for locals craving authentic food from Autlán, Jalisco, made with love and roots that run deep. From house grown veggies to their now iconic mariachi inspired rebrand, everything they serve tells a story of family, culture, and resilience. 🌹🎺
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For the Pelayo brothers, Napa is home. Born and raised here, they’ve built a business that gives back to the community that raised them. Keeping tradition alive, making great food accessible, and creating spaces for people to feel seen, fed, and celebrated. And yes, they’ll always say yes to live music, farm animals, and customers tagging them when “El Muchacho Alegre” plays at the party. 🎶
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Next time you’re hungry for some authentic amazing Mexican food , head to and experience the joy yourself.
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🕒 Hours:
Mon–Sat: 10 AM – 8 PM
📍751 Jackson St., Napa
📞 (707) 690-7612
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Meet Ariella Wolkowicz, founder of 🥯 The bagel queen of Napa Valley bringing the East Coast bite to Wine Country mornings since 2016.
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What started as a single Tuesday pop up at the Napa Farmers Market has grown into a five day a week operation spanning multiple markets, wholesale partners (including NVUSD 👏), and a growing catering arm. Ariella’s mission? To make real bagels the right way, hand-rolled, cold proofed for up to 24 hours, boiled, baked, and served with house made schmears, lox, seasonal sandwiches, and holiday pastries that hit just right. 😍
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For Ariella, Toasted is about more than bagels… it’s about authenticity, community, and celebrating small batch food done well. On her rare days off, you’ll probably find her catching up on sleep or visiting other local restaurants and coffee spots around town. And fun fact? She’s a master bagel baker who’s never nailed a sourdough loaf. (Relatable.)
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Next time you’re chasing that perfect bagel, check out at your local farmers market or order for delivery Friday–Tuesday across Napa Valley. 🔥
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🕒 Weekly Pop-Ups + Markets:
Fri: 6:30–11:30AM + Sonoma Market 9AM–12:30PM
Sat: Napa Farmers Market 8AM–12PM
Sun: Marin Civic Center Market 8AM–1PM
Tues: Napa Farmers Market 8AM–12PM
🚚 Delivery Available Fri–Tues throughout Napa Valley
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