Summertime at Oxbow Public Market

July 5, 2017
 

Summer is officially here and we are enjoying all the delicious smells and flavors...from stone fruits for summer pies to shrimp kabobs for the BBQ, you'll find everything you need for your summer celebrations at Oxbow Public Market. 

Make sure to market you calendar for Uke-a-Palooza on July 28 -- one of our favorite annual events -- and brink your ukulele!

See you at the Market!

Conor Esser
KITCHEN DOOR PROMOTES CONOR ESSER TO CHEF DE CUISINE

Kitchen Door is pleased to announce that Conor Esser has been promoted to chef de cuisine. Conor started with the restaurant as sous chef and has been instrumental in keeping the kitchen focused and running smoothly. Many of you know him already so please help us congratulate him on his promotion.


Locals Night at Oxbow
LOCALS' NIGHT TUESDAYS, 5-8 pm

Join us for Locals' Night every Tuesday from 5 to 8 pm at Oxbow Public Market. Meet old friends and new at this weekly gathering and enjoy a mid-week break from cooking at home! Many of our merchants have special items and offers on the menu.  
Uke-a-Palooza
UKE-A-PALOOZA AT OXBOW
FRIDAY, JULY 28, 6-9 PM 

Oxbow Public Market, along with Judd and Holly Finkelstein of Judd's Hill Winery, present "Uke-A-Palooza at Oxbow." This special Polynesian evening includes a raffle to benefit V.O.I.C.E.S of Napa, and a special performance on the Oxbow River Deck by The Maikai Gents playing the songs of old Hawaii.
 
Fork It Over
6th ANNUAL FORK IT OVER
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 5:30-10 PM

Purchase your tickets now for the 6th annual Fork It Over, an Oxbow District event.  You're invited to "Party with Purpose" at Fork It Over, a fundraiser for the Community Action of Napa Valley (CANV) Food Bank. The annual benefit has grown to include Oxbow District-wide chefs, wine tasting rooms, and artisanal merchants serving it up to raise funds in support of the CANV Food Bank.
 
Live Fire breakfast
LIVE FIRE PIZZA SERVES BRUNCH ON WEEKENDS FROM 8-11 AM

Oxbow's newest purveyor, Live Fire Pizza, is receiving wonderful reviews of its delicious array of artisan pizzas, salads, sandwiches and wine country-inspired small plates, all celebrating the exceptional bounty of Napa Valley. And now, Live Fire is serving weekend brunch, which includes ham, egg and cheese sandwiches; ricotta toast; a breakfast pizza and a coffee bar featuring Bay Area favorite, Equator Coffee.  

Watermelon wedges
SUMMER SPECIALS AT GOTT'S

This month, Gott's is offering a BBQ pulled pork sandwich served with cabbage slaw, watermelon wedges with mint, feta, olive oil and black pepper and a hand-spun lemon cream shake made with organic Three Twins Madagascar vanilla ice cream. Gott's continues to offer its Mexican-style grilled corn with Cotija cheese and asado seasoning as well.

C CASA chicken enchilada
JULY ENCHILADA PLATE SPECIAL

C CASA's July chicken enchilada special features Mary's chicken, a local Bay Area company, which we love for so many reasons, and flavor is at the top of the list! Stuffed with C CASA's special four-cheese blend, the enchilada is served with green sauce, mixed greens, pico de gallo and poblano crema. Accompanying the plate is a delicious C Chop salad, plus the cookie of the day, all for $13.50.


Hog Island summer
SEASONAL SALADS AND SEAFOOD

Summer is in full swing and Hog Island Oyster Co. has a great summer menu for you to enjoy. Seasonal salads and seafood dishes accompany the Hog Island classics and are just what the doctor ordered during these hot summer months. If you haven't been in to visit in a while, stop in and pay Hog Island a visit! Grab a glass of rosé and unwind on the patio! 


Eiko's skewers
SEAFOOD FOR GRILLING

Eiko's has all your seafood grilling needs for the BBQ this summer. From fatty salmon to shrimp easily made into kabobs, swordfish and more, Eiko's at Oxbow has all your favorites for summer cooking. Want to try something special or new? Ask the trained chefs about their favorite fish and recipes.


Model Bakery BBQ cookies
HOT DOG AND WATERMELON COOKIES

For your summer BBQs, don't forget the hot dogs and watermelon...cookies, that is. Stop in The Model Bakery and pick up a dozen or two of these seasonal favorites for your gatherings with friends and family.


Five Dot frozen
BEEF BRICKS AT FIVE DOT

Have you had the chance to try Five Dot Ranch's latest retail item? Their one lb., 85/15 blend ground beef bricks can be found in the Five Dot grab-and-go case. This item is perfect for quick and easy meals during the busy summer months. The compact package is easy to pack in an ice chest for a BBQ or to keep frozen until a later time. Grab some today!
 

Olive Press summer olive oil
THE OLIVE PRESS OFFERS  15 PERCENT OFF SUMMER FAVORITES 

The weather is heating up, and what better way to cool down than by enjoying a refreshing, summer-inspired recipe? Stop by The Olive Press and take 15 percent off summer favorites, lime olive oil and coconut balsamic, through the month of July!

Hudson fruit
STONE FRUIT SEASON

It's stone fruit season and Hudson Greens & Goods has a delicious variety for all of your pie, tart and preserve-making needs. Their selection currently includes Strawberry peaches, Shiro plums, Arctic sweet and Honey Blaze nectarines, Donut and Rich Lady peaches as well as Flavor Supreme pluots from Bera Ranch and Tenbrink Farms. More varieties are arriving weekly so stock up now. Summer is here, and it is oh so delicious!


Kara's summer cookies
COOKIES MAKE A SUMMER SPLASH

Make it a summer splash with Kara's Cupcakes artisan sugar cookies, available in octopus, whale, starfish and crab. These cookies are perfect for birthday parties, summer picnics, and BBQs by the pool.


Three Twins menu
NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY

Looking for something to keep you cool and satisfied on a warm summer day? Three Twins Ice Cream has you covered with plenty of options to choose from. And please mark your calendars as July is National Ice Cream Month and Sunday, July 16 is National Ice Cream Day. Just another excuse to eat ice cream!


sourdough boule
BLT OR BLAT TIME

Tomatoes are starting to come in at the Farmers' Market, which means one thing only -- it's BLT time! Whether you are a fan of the BLT (bacon, lettuce and tomato) or the BLAT (bacon, lettuce, avocado and tomato), either option is delicious when made with the Cate & Co. sourdough loaf. 


Napa Bookmine summer reading
SUMMER READING

Summer is the perfect time to get caught up on all the reading you missed during the year. The newly expanded fiction section at Napa Bookmine is chock full of beach reads, perennial classics and undiscovered treasures. Not sure what you want? The well-read staff will happily recommend the perfect book to match your mood.


Fieldwork salted watermelon
SALTED WATERMELON RETURNS

Not much is better on a warm day than a slice of salted watermelon and a crisp beer. So at Fieldwork Brewing they figured why not have both and added loads of watermelon into a modern take on the historic Gose beer-style. With a subtle tartness, bright juicy notes of watermelon, and a soft salinity from French sea salt, the salted watermelon is the perfect patio sipping beer.

Napa Valley Distillery Mocktail
COME FOR THE BOOZE,
STAY FOR THE MOCKTAILS

Be sure to stop by Napa Valley Distillery where you can taste a variety of their quality craft spirits, and take a look through hundreds of syrups, cocktail mixers, shrubs and bitters. Each day the crafty mixologists create a wonderful non-alcoholic "Mocktail" for visitors to try. 
 

OCWM Cheese
GRAB-AND-GO CHEESE

Need some cheese in your life but you're in a hurry? Visit Oxbow Cheese & Wine Merchant's grab-and-go case every weekend for an assortment of cheese and charcuterie boards to go. Available while supplies last.


Anette's brittles
AWARD-WINNING BRITTLE 

Have a brittle tasting at your next BBQ. Try the chili lime tequila tortilla brittle and the hearty beer brittle at Anette's Chocolates. Just plain yummy!


Napastak vinegars
NEW BARRELED TASTING TABLE

Stop by Napastak and check out their new barreled tasting table. There is a large selection of flavors -- sample 26 fruit balsamic and 12 oil samples, from sriracha lime to blood orange. 


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