Walk. Taste. Sip! your way around Downtown Napa during the city’s culinary crawl Thursday, February 26. This event is the perfect opportunity to try some of Downtown Napa’s best culinary destinations. Starting at Atlas Social and ending at Mercantile Social, this culinary crawl will leave you and your taste buds in awe.

Start the evening at Atlas Social. With its street side terrace and inviting hospitality, this restaurant is a great new culinary destination in Downtown Napa. Owners Michael and Christina Gyetvan believe in fresh, locally sourced food – qualities reflected in Chef Nick Ritchie’s innovative menu. With “From the Farm,” “From the Sea” and “From the Ranch” small plates along with varied snacks and platters, Atlas Social encourages shared dining amongst guests. In addition, the restaurant offers visitors a variety of craft beers and a wine list primarily composed of local, Napa Valley wines.

On the second stop, visitors will enjoy City Winery. Located at the historic Napa Valley Opera House, City Winery is the perfect addition to this month’s culinary crawl. Here, guests can enjoy a sophisticated fusion of award-winning wine and intimate concerts. In addition, Tap Bar & Restaurant offers guests delicious, Mediterranean-inspired large plates. With a mantra of “indulge the senses,” it’s no surprise that City Winery is both a popular destination and a stop on the amazing culinary crawl.

The crawl will conclude at the wonderful Mercantile Social at Andaz Napa. Mercantile Social offers hand-crafted cocktails featuring local spirits and some of the best boutique wines in the valley. Enjoy tasty bites of food, from salads to pizza pops and grass fed beef burgers. You can enjoy a healthy snack or indulge in richer items like the delightful baked shrimp macaroni and cheese. Mercantile Social at Andaz Napa is the perfect way to finish off a night of walking, tasting and sipping your way through Downtown Napa. Make it a long weekend and book your stay at Andaz Napa; it has the perfect location in the heart of downtown.

If you can’t enjoy the event firsthand, following the Twitter feed at #culinarycrawl is the next best thing or check out great images being posted during the event on Instagram, follow @DowntownNapa. Also, be sure to visit www.DoNapa.com for future crawls and additional information! The next culinary crawl will take place in April; stay tuned!