This 40,000 square-foot (3716 square-meter) market is located in downtown Napa. The new venue along the Napa River features around 30 vendors selling the freshest of local products. Fish, poultry and other goods along with cheese, wine, candy, bread and grocery items are available. Besides these, gift articles, ceramics and kitchen items are also on offer. There are four eateries on the premises, so you can relax over a delicious snack or meal, after your shopping bout.
For the last decade or so, Big John's Market has been one of the favorite stores selling traditional grocery items in Napa and Sonoma county. The store features a deli where one can relish sandwiches, salads, soups, bread, desserts and other local specialties. The deli serves custom-cut meat items, chester fried chicken and sushi. The place also has an extensive collection of organic wines and gourmet cheese.
This retro candy shop also includes retro games, books and postcards. Who wouldn't want to go here? Flashback to your childhood days and soak up the cuteness and the fun in the ambiance. Buy what you loved as a kid. Happiness guaranteed!
Fat Pilgrim is more than your ordinary general store next door. Located in the heart of Sonoma Valley, the street-side establishment features a plethora of foods and local specialties, as well as an array of home decor. County native and owner Craig Miller prides himself on curating an eclectic assortment of one-of-a-kind items made available in a convenient and hospitable fashion, quite common in the valley. Browse through furniture, kitchenware and home accessories like antique wall clocks, rustic hooks and artisan candle-stands. Also on sale are bath and beauty products, jewelry and a limited selection of books that all make for great gifts.
Readers' Books is an independent bookstore in Sonoma that is known for its vast and varied collection of cookbooks, fiction and children's books. New, used and bargain books are sold alongside postcards and magazines as well. While the selection on offer is varied and fairly large, the store is nowhere near the size and scale of the usual bookstore chains. Instead, Readers' Books offers a curated and thoughtful selection, with something for everyone. You are welcome to browse to your heart's content. The bright and friendly store is well-organized and managed by knowledgeable staff who are always happy to share helpful recommendations. Book signings, readings, author events and other fun activities are often organized here as well.
Those looking for some hustle and bustle should head straight over to Main Street which offers chic boutiques, fancy eateries, home decor and more. While Pearl Wonderful Clothing offers well-crafted jewelry, Daisy Clothing Boutique will take care of your modern, everyday-wear needs. Oenophiles will find the best white or red wines suitable to their tastes at 750 Wines or ACME Fine Wines. Finally, chocolate aficionados must not miss out on the handcrafted treats of Woodhouse Chocolates, a proud, multi-generational family business.