NapaStyle

–1 star for terrible customer service
–1 star for providing my name and address to other catalog companies
–1 star for the 4 times I’ve called in this year asking to stop receiving the catalogs
–1 star for saying you care about the environment and are sending ‘thousands less catalogs than you used to’.
Really? Thousands less is supposed to to be impressive? 9 months after first requesting to stop receiving your catalogs, and I still get them at least monthly. Give me a break.
I vote with my dollar, and this is a thumbs down.
Unilocal needs zero stars for companies like this.

This store always carries beautiful items. The furniture pieces are pricey, but they look like individual and unique finds that were recently found tucked away in some corner of an attic.
A recent trip was specifically for the truffle salt. I tasted it a few months ago, and thought that I’d wait to purchase it. Since I’ve been dreaming about it for a few months now, I thought «This is the time!»
However, they’re all out of it.
You know what though, the sale staff was so nice and apologetic about it all. They apologized, I said, «It’s not a problem» and they followed up with «It is though! So many people have asked about it, you’re not the only one.»
Great store for a unique gift.

I have received their catalog, and had high hopes for this shop.
I was amazed at how little merchandise they had. I liked the rustic dishes, and there were some dining chairs, but other than food, that was about it.
I guess this is the order of the day… retailers did not want to end up with unsold items after the holidays, so they did not purchase much. I guess that has continued into the new year!

Beautiful products, a great place to find a gift for a foodie or wine lover in your life. They need to spend a little time dusting, it’s a bit of a turn off when the merchandise is dusty, and if either employee had just said hello to us, it would have made us more inclined to linger and see if there was anything we had to have.

I freaking love obscure home products, as well as not so unusual ones that just look gorgeously rustic. I will find a use for pink Hawaiian salt, so help me.

I love kitchen/​cooking stores! The people within the store were really friendly, and the merchandise had us wanting to spend up a storm. I ended up buying a garlic rub, some mint in a bag (to grow), and a lucky 3-​legged pig for my mom. Ask about the pigs, they’re at the front desk. =)
There was dishware, furniture, prosciutto jerky, different seasonings, olive oils, and so much more to check out. Can’t wait to check out the one closer to home.

My new favorite store!
I went across the pond yesterday for the first time since I was 19 and I sure spent a hell of a lot more money than I did back in those days, but it was all worth it.
Thanks to Napastyle, I now have the most rockin phone EVAR! It’s a reproduction of an old time phone that is so quirky and cool that I can’t wait to actually start calling people. I truly hate talking on the phone, so maybe this will help remedy that. I also scored some truffle salt, which is to die for. Seriously, on my next date, I’m going to suggest we bathe in it. That’s not weird, right?
I also spotted a fantastic baby soft leather love seat dealio that is really amazing and oh yes, it will be mine. Not sure when, but oh yes, it will!
I’ve been on the catalog’s mailing list for years and was always a fan, but now, after getting to actually see the stuff in person, ooooh daddy, good times. This store is just the best and the guys that work here are all super swell and lovely. Big thanks to Lorenzo for letting me geek out and helping me play with the phone. I will be back, so don’t sell that love seat. I want it!

Calling all Foodies! Where my people at?
It was time for the Dansk outlet to move out and Michael to move in. On a weekend, NapaStyle is always bustling. It’s fun to browse but I can’t imagine ever really buying anything unless I lived in Tiburon or Monterey or San Ramon or Sea Cliff… You get the picture? They sell recycled wine barrels that have been turned into tables for like $ 400. Pretty cool. I guess. There’s also fun décor here like ceramic and iron farm animals to adorn your garden and tops of kitchen cabinets. Yes I could rock out a house and go for that rustic look or country chic theme if money were no object.
Ideally, I would go to Napa Style for their yummy spreads and great party snacks. If you’re lucky when you visit, they will have samples! It’s better than Costco because it’s gourmet stuff. Overall, NapaStyle is a really cheerful place. It’s great for hostess gifts, the holidays, parties, and housewarmings. Everything is for the home and your guests.
I went on opening weekend and met the owner/​Celebrity Chef Michael Chiarello. We took a picture, he signed his book and now I have yet another signed cookbook to add to my collection. He’s a nice guy. I just wished he were doing a demo and cooking for us. Oh yea, he’s pretty good looking for an older guy too.

I love this store, beautiful layout, great merchandise, but the prices are less to be desired. You know it’s a problem when even Whole Foods is a bargain compared to this place (food items). $ 10 for a can of gourmet salt when its $ 3 at WFs for the same thing (without the NapaStyle name).
I do love the unique (to me) furniture though. I wish I had the guts to buy that super large, oversized leather chair/​chase. I could sleep on it all day.

This place is mega expensive. However, I will admit that they have some cool stuff here. It’s VERY wine country chic. I fell in love with the large, wooden pig platters. (I have one now named Chanco, who I got on sale) Napa Style has a lot of great cookware and artsy food stuffs too. I bought some fancy Italian salt here as well. I think KW hit it on the head with «fancy rustic.» It’s for rich people who pretend they are roughing it. All in all though, very charming. But, no, I did not run into Michael Chiarello! ;)

Oh brother (I say, rolling my eyes)! Another Celeb vanity store (yawn!) Well, I admit I’ve liked Michael Chiarello since his earliest KQED days, when he was being «artsy» and serving grilled asparagus on quaint antique bedpans acquired at some cutesy Napa antique store. Not really, but close.
This store has some really cool things, some «signature» Chiarello items. Grey salt, for instance. Chiarello’s big Hallmark, Grey Salt, is the thing he pushes as his «signature». But he doesn’t know when to stop. Although he pushes grey salt as an all-​purpose seasoning, it really is a salt most often used as a condiment, used to accent foods. So of course, he offers it, in small aluminum tubs for $ 9.00. Oh well. I bought some for a gift anyway. There is also WAY overpriced (and I mean that whole-​heartedly Hawaiian aleale salt (about 2 bucks a ½ pound bag on the Islands, or even at Tokyo Fish Market) and sel de mer (equally expensive in France as it is at NapaStyle). Other food items include salumis and spreads (both notably tasty) a variety of chocolate novelties, hot chocolate mixtures, and very notably, a HORRIBLE spiced almond that nearly choked me to death with an overabundance of cinnamon powder — HORRIBLE. Some some very nice olive oils and rather extraordinary salumis are reasonably priced. The nonfood items range from the whimsical — weird serving vessels and service utensiles and useless, but interesting, fragile, glass towering cake/​appetizer/​whatever displays (etc) to whimsical furniture and fixtures. It’s all an odd, but strangely compelling humble-​jumble of weirdly californiac «stuff». In spite of my snobbery, it’s fun to look over everything, and overall, the prices are not horrendous. As to service, I bought a couple Christmas presents a few days ago, and the lady at the counter was so cold, disinterested and unfriendly, that I will probably go back just to get her name in order to send a note to Chef Chiarello. He’s worked way too hard to make his mark in the world to have someone like that representing him. Sadly, the two employees were just so NOT excited to be there, it made me unexcited to shop there. Two stars for the two employees (one being unhelpful, the other obviously hating to ring me up), bumped to Three for the innovative offerings.

I’m just okay with Michael Chiarello’s tv show and recipes. But, the store, if indeed he picked out all the stuff in it, showcases a personality/​lifestyle of good wine country taste. Fancy rustic would be the best description. Check out the case of pewter flatware. If you’re like minded, you would pick that over sterling any day.

I went in to Napa Style a bit skeptical, but I thought I would try and see how I am treated.
Went with my mom, was impressed with the items they had were really nice. Wide selection of food stuff that can really add to an evening of entertaining.
Excellent tools for cooking, furnishings for your dining areas and unique serving items for entertaining.
Shout out to Bernie, who was the only salesperson out of 4 that spoke to us when asked about the selections of salt. Bernie took the time to educate us on the types of salt and what ways you would cook with them.
To the other sales people, I would have not purchased anything if Bernie had not stopped and took the time to show us the value of what you all are selling in your store.

As I was channeling that inner-​happy-​homemaker within me (sans the husband and children — just a boyfriend and a cat at this stage of my game), I found myself walking into NapaStyle like a magnet, to check out the Tuscan/​Country style housewares, furniture and other kitchen knickknacks on stock … as I maneuvered myself half way into the store, I looked around and stopped dead in my tracks, stunned — OMG! It’s Michael Chiarello!
Wide-​eyed and with my jaw hanging to the floor, I turned around to my BF and squeaked like a 12 year old girl, «Do you know who that is?»… «Uhhhh, no.» Shocked again! How could he not know!!! I thought to myself. Never mind the fact that he has to constantly endure my Food Network addiction and has undoubtedly seen his shows enough times with me… This man is a Food Network STAR!!!
So to cut to the chase, got my chance to act like a dork and confess how much I love his shows and what a big fan I am and found the man to be so incredibly down to earth, a really nice wholesome fellow, despite the fact that he was in the presence of a nutcase. Found out, to my surprise, that this is actually his store and he graciously suggested we check out some of his flavored salts, dips, spreads and olive oils– end up purchasing some of his bean and pepper spreads that he later suggested goes great on bruschetta (and indeed it did!) I personally enjoyed his bean spread on lavash bread.

I really like Michael Chiarello. I think he’s got a lot of great ideas and when I watch his show on Food TV, my mouth starts watering and my tummy starts growling.
His store has exactly the type of stuff I would imagine him to have in his home… a very warm & cozy home filled with lots of love.
NapaStyle has every type of sea salt imaginable although he’s big on Grey Sea Salt. For a little taste from Michael’s kitchen he’s also got some really savory dips that taste so good with an Acme Sourdough crostini. and a glass of your favorite wine. My favorite dip is the Spicy Marinated Parmesan. SO GOOD!!!
His catalogue has more items in it than the store, not cheap but nice and many original items.
I always stop in here when I’m on 4^th St.

Napa Style is home to a wide array of specialty foods, kitchen accessories and home furnishings reminiscent of Napa Valley and Italian influences. My new favorite kitchenware is the cocorico, a tajine looking roasting pan – you impale your 3 ½ pound spice-​rubbed chicken on its conical structure and roast said chicken with a bed of veggies.
A little pricey, but well worth it for those seeking that Tuscan-​Napa-​bourgeois experience.

not my style so minus one star… It’s strikes me as a Martha Stewart meets country living kind of place. interesting blend of housewares, food items and crafty things. My Mom LOVES it.

Founded by Napa Chef, Michael Chiarello, this is his first store, and its so beautiful and exciting! We stopped in after our trip to Italy during it’s 3^rd opening weekend and oohed and aahhed over the perfect balance of food, cookware, furniture, home décor, and knick-​knacks that this store has to offer, most with Italian undertones. Much of it made us reminisce about or trip. Prices are very much in reach, which is a plus. A cant miss on 4^th street!