Napa Flats is a proud member of the Texas Restaurant Association, and the Texas Restaurant Association is currently helping support Mercy Chefs to help feed people and first responders in the Hill Country.

We are encouraging our fellow Texans who are safe and looking for a way to help to donate to Mercy Chefs— a terrific 501(c)(3) that is already on the ground providing hot, nourishing meals to first responders and impacted families in Kerrville.

Our founders, Tom and Tony, were recently featured in the July 2022 Food Issue of Insite Magazine. The article showcases both Napa Flats and Tom and Tony's new, casual French restaurant, Le Petite Cochon (The Little Pig). Le Petit Cochon will be located in Tower Point on the feeder road directly across from the new Costco. You can read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3nQKvvy

Tony, John, and Tom are in Napa Valley scouting new wines, new menu items, and fresh new ideas to bring back to Napa Flats College Station and Tulsa. Have fun guys, we can’t wait to try all your new discoveries!

Do you find it overwhelming to choose where to go when wanting to eat out? There are too many choices sometimes! The great cuisine that is encompassed with the title of Italian food is often perceived as a choice between pizza, pasta and salads, which may not appear fancy enough to venture beyond calling in an order to the nearest pizza place. Yet authentic Italian food made by a great chef can be very fancy and is definitely worth more than just a telephone call.

Whether dining out with friends or checking out some new wine bars in town, anyone can order wine like a pro with a little bit of know-how. With a few basic tips, picking the perfect vintage for a meal is easier than one might think. Learning a few vocabulary words and understanding some general ideas about wine characteristics is all anyone needs to impress friends and enjoy a great wine experience.

Pizza is one of the oldest, best loved foods all over the world. For hundreds of years, topping trends have come and gone, yet little else has changed about this flat bread concoction. It is still made with hand-kneaded dough, baked in a brick oven, and topped with the freshest ingredients, just like it was years ago. There are different types of dough and, although the differences are minor, each produces a slightly different yet equally delicious end result.

July is a great month – important for a number of reasons. First, it brings with it the 4th of July – our country’s Independence Day; it is also the beginning of summer festivities. Another July treat is blueberries, one of the best fruits of the season, a favorite berry to cook with or to eat from the bush. This July 4th, Napa Flats has some exciting red, white, and blueberry restaurant specials for our customers to savor. Until you get to try them, enjoy learning a few other lesser-known facts about this unique American holiday celebration!

Gelato has been making the rounds over the past few years – showing up on the menus of both casual and classy restaurants and at ice cream booths and carts all over. So what, exactly is this treat? Is gelato just a fancy word for Italian ice cream – or is it really something more? Anyone who has ever tasted gelato can attest to the fact that it is both similar yet different than ice cream – and simply delicious. To get the scoop on gelato and learn a few interesting details about this divine frozen treat, read on.

One of the best things that summer brings besides vacations and days relaxing by the pool is delicious summer menu choices. When fruits and vegetables are at their best and there is many choices of ingredients, there is no better time to try some new dishes like summer pasta salads. Adding a new healthy and tasty dish to a family meal is so easy. Following are a few tips on how to have the best results from a great pasta salad recipe.

In today’s health-conscious world, it is increasingly difficult to eat out without feeling like the whole diet has been blown. The good news is that this does not always have to be the case. With the right approach, anyone can enjoy a great meal at an Italian restaurant without the guilt. Knowing what things to avoid and what foods are healthy, even those on strict or restricted food diets can enjoy eating out and stay within most eating plans.

Wine bars are becoming all the rage as a great way to experience the best in wine without traveling to the vineyards and winery. As in many cities across the country, the demand for great wine bars in College Station TX is growing. For those interested in visiting one of these venues, a basic education is helpful to know how to find the best wine bar to visit and have the best experience.

Italian cuisine has been one of the best-loved styles of cooking for thousands of years for many different reasons. Throughout history, Italian dishes have combined not just the best local ingredients but the best exotic ingredients as well. This cuisine has evolved into various regional sub-styles of cooking, coming together to create a menu unlike any other in the world. Easily adaptable and uncomplicated to prepare, Italian food is a combination of both simple comfort food and gourmet dining.

Ever feel like going out to eat but don’t decide if you want chicken, fish, meat ,or pasta? Maybe a restaurant that offers a little bit of everything is the answer – but just how good are such choices? Italian food offers a broad spectrum of choices and the best Italian food can be found at smaller, privately owned restaurants – the ones that should not be missed!

Wine bars have become very popular spots, a great place for both ‘wine-preneurs’ and ‘wine-newbies’ to have the opportunity of sampling some of the best vintages available. Such establishments typically focus on the beverage rather than the food, although a good accompanying menu is still essential for complete success. Those new to visiting a wine bar in Tulsa, Oklahoma are in for a treat, as it can be a great and informative experience. The key is being sure to visit the right bodega, one that is run by knowledgeable staff who truly know and understand what constitutes fine wine.