Arts & Entertainment

UPDATE: Sample Menu Posted at New Napkins Bar & Grill

New downtown Napa eatery could open by mid-November.

UPDATE: Friday, Sept. 20, 2013
A sample menu for the new Napkins restaurant has been posted with the photos above. The sample menu, which is subject to change, does not include pricing. The new owners will unveil more details as the opening gets closer.

PREVIOUSLY: Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013
A bar with a waterfall, a montage of Napa history photos and a "fancy" private dining room for 50 are only a few of the special touches planned for the new Napkins Bar & Grill.

The eatery, under construction at 1001 Second St. in Napa, could open by mid-November, said co-owner Ali Yildirim, also a co-owner at Tarla Mediterranean Grill, 1480 First St., Napa.

The Napkins site was formerly occupied by Peking Palace restaurant, but is being completely remodeled, he said.

"We will have American cuisine with a global influence," Yildirim said. "There will be seasonal farm fresh dishes" prepared by chef Michael B. Powell.

Yildirum said he expects the new eatery to seat about 150, including at least 40 outside on the patio and 20 seats at the bar. A special private dining room seating about 50 will be the "fanciest private dining room in Napa," Yildirum said.

At least 24 local wines will be offered, including a custom wine blended for Tarla, the popular 2-year-old Meditteranean eatery diagonally opposite Napa City Hall.

An active waterfall will operate at the Napkins bar. A  montage of photos from Napa's history will be posted along the wall atop the bar.

"We will be looking to attract locals and tourists with exquisite cocktails, happy hours and late night menu," Yildirim added. "All corkage fees are donated to local charities and only collected on Friday and Saturday."

The name "Napkins" came after a public outreach, according to Yildirim.
 
"The public was asked for their input and the resounding request was 'Napkins,'” he said. "This name has a special meaning for the residents of Napa.

"It refers to people who live and breathe the Napa life everyday," he said.  "It expresses the love and appreciation for the beautiful Valley that surrounds us and the pride of being able to share this place with all the travelers who happen upon it."

Tarla co-owner Yusuf Topal is also a partner in Napkins. In addition, there is a third Napkins partner, Yildirim's brother, Yildririm said.


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