ZuZu Napa Valley : : Great Friends, Great Food, Great Fun.

Located on Main Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets in Napa, ZuZu offers a cozy dining experience in the heart of the newly burgeoning historic Old Town district. In addition to the traditional offering based on recipes from Spain, Portugal, and the Mediterranean region, Proprietor Mick Salyer and Chef Angela Tamura have developed some uniquely Californian versions of tapas as well as incorporating taste elements from Central and South America.

Salyer and Tamura insist on using only fresh, seasonal, locally grown, organic ingredients, which lends an excuse to even the most health-conscious patrons to indulge in her delectable concoctions. "I love the palette of flavors and ingredients that is Spanish cuisine," says Tamura. "The concept of tapas, which allows the diner to order at a whim, makes for a spontaneous adventure in the kitchen that I find challenging and tremendous fun."

Menu items include Spanish Tortilla ($6), “Queso Frito” Manchego Cheese with Roasted Poblanos and Guajillo Salsa ($7), Moroccan Barbecued Lamb Chops ($13), Seasonal Ceviches ($7), Mini, Individual Paella ($9), “Boniato” Mashed Cuban Sweet Potatoes ($6) and Argentine Marinated Flat-Iron Steak with “Chimichurri” ($9)

Mick Salyer has compiled a wine list that offers a diverse collection of wines uniquely suited for Tapas. Limited-release, off-the-beaten path wines from California, Spain, Italy, Portugal, South America and New Zealand are featured. Numerous, excellent wines are available under $30 per bottle, and over 25 offered by the glass. The list also includes sherry, port, beer and cider.

In keeping with the eclectic nature of the menu, Mick Salyer and designer Craig Copher have created in ZuZu a warm, relaxed ambiance inspired by the Mediterranean countries and South America, with a touch of Southeast Asia. The interior is a mélange of local and international art and décor, including a weathered Mexican tin ceiling, exposed aged wood beams, faded colonial floor tiles, and a recycled pine wood bar. The restaurant features metal and woodwork by local artesian Mick Handley and impressionistic landscapes of mixed media on plaster by noted chef Michael Fennelly. The upstairs loft houses a family table overlooking the Napa River and Veterans' Park.

Music is an integral Part of ZuZu, with Latin beats flowing in the back ground, which merge into a festive celebration of food, wine and art. ZuZu is about returning to the roots of nourishing the body and feeding the soul. In keeping with that spirit, we frequently host, sponsor, and participate in events that bring these together.