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BottleRock Napa Valley - Our Picks on What to Eat and Drink in Napa Valle

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BottleRock Napa Valley has officially deemed itself as more than a music festival. It's actually one of the only festivals where it's a great music lineup with an impressive culinary line up to match! Below are our top picks for what to eat and drink while at BottleRock!

Hendrick's Gin: 

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Hendrick's Gin is literally 'delivering' an interesting concept when it comes to preparing a cocktail. For the first time ever the beverage will have a 3-story bar on site. Guests can see their cocktails being made from top to bottom, with each level getting you one step closer to that perfect cocktail. A booth that is visually appealing and delicious.

Our Pick: 

Genteel G&T - Hendrick’s Gin, Top Hat East India Tonic, Aloe, Citrus Peels, Juniper Berries, Pink Peppercorns, Mint. (Served CARBONATED over ice with Citrus Peels, Juniper Berries, Pink Peppercorns, Mint)

Mustards Grill:

A Napa staple! Mustards Grill has been in business for over 32 years and still remains as top pick for dining destinations Located on a two-acre organic garden, Mustards Grill is serving up American Farm-t0-Table cuisine!

Our Pick:

Lobster Roll & the Farm Prickly Pear Limeade!

Morimoto:

A renowned chef that needs no introduction! The famous Japanese menu infuses traditional dishes with Western ingredients. Attendees will be treated to the freshest seafood!

Our Pick:

Sticky Ribs - Tamarind Glaze

Farm at Carneros:

Farm will be onsite offering delicious light bites packed with tons of flavor. Attendees can expect an impressive menu of 'cooler refreshing' offerings to beat the heat!

Our Pick: Compressed Watermelon Cubes with Lime Zest, Sea Salt, and Chili.

Torc:

Our Pick:

Bengali Sweet Potato Pakora - Yogurt-truffle dip & Heritage Pork Belly Boa - Black Garlic, Pickled Vegetables.

In addition to the impressive roster of top restaurants and famed chefs that will be on site offering decadent, savory, unimaginable dishes, there will also be live demos at the Williams Sonoma stage! This year, Trisha Yearwood, Lauren De Laurentiis, and Morimoto will headline the crowd-pleasing Williams Sonoma Culinary Stage. Over the course of the weekend the culinary stage will feature star chefs paired with musicians and celebrities for engaging demonstrations, performances and culinary-infused antics. The 2018 culinary stars appearing on the stage include Top Chef Jr. host Graham Elliot, Top Chef Michael Voltaggio, Top Chef Richard Blais, Aarón Sánchez, chef/owner Johnny Sánchez and co-star of FOX’s MasterChef and MasterChef Junior, James Beard Best Chef award winner Charlie Palmer, Travel Channel star Adam Richman, Top Chef Masters Hubert Keller, Food Network star Chef Duff Goldman, Michelin 2-Star Chef Dominique Crenn, actress, host and cookbook author Tiffani Thiessen, and Bay Area favorite chefs Tony Cervone, Tyler Rodde and Aaron Meneghelli. 

BottleRock, one of the few festivals that caters to many individuals. Food aficionados and buzz-worthy cocktails, the list of culinary and beverage options for BottleRock is almost endless. We can't wait to eat and drink our way through BottleRock! We'll be posting our favorites on our InstaStory [@identify_la] be sure to stay up to date! If you're there, drop us a line!

Cheers! We'll See You in Napa Valley! Photo Courtesy of BottleRock.