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The city of Napa boasts many of the Valley's best restaurants, from Italian, to Chinese, Indian, Steakhouse, French, Vietnamese...the list goes on. But, where do you go to satisfy your hunger for quality American classic comfort food? Surprisingly, that is hard to find...until now.
Michael and Christina Gyetvan, the owners of the popular Azzurro Pizzeria & Enoteca on Main St. in downtown Napa, are opening the Norman Rose Tavern in December of 2009 in the City of Napa. Michael describes the Norman Rose as "that comfortable spot where you can meet family and friends for a nice pint or glass of wine paired with a great burger or other classic, American comfort food.”
The menu will take a local, sustainable approach to classics like fried chicken, mac and cheese, meatloaf and hearty salads, with an upgrade by utilizing all the fresh, seasonal and quality ingredients found in the North Bay.
Chef Reed Herrick also promises classic tavern fare like homemade pub cheese, chilis and chowders, and fresh baked apple pie and brownie sundaes for dessert.
Gyetvan and Reed are committed to sourcing as much of the restaurants raw ingredients locally and from sustainable sources, having already established relationships with local purveyors The Fatted Calf for charcuterie, Five Dot Ranch for beef, and Alexis Baking
Company for breads, among others.
"We will be presenting diners with a bill of fare that doesn’t require a degree in the culinary arts to decipher it," joked Herrick. “We’re excited to be able to present some down-home classics, elevated in our own style, using extraordinary, seasonal ingredients.
As it's name suggests, the Norman Rose Tavern will offer an extensive selection of beers, and an eclectic and varied wine list, providing diners many options for pairing food & drink.
The Norman Rose Tavern seats 70 inside, with an additional 18 seats on the patio featuring an enviable location facing the corner of First and Franklin streets. In addition, the restaurant also features a private dining room that can accommodate up to 20 diners for a casual gathering or business meeting.
Located at 1401 First Street, directly across from the recently opened Avia Hotel, in downtown Napa's West End district, the restaurant's design offers a classic pub atmosphere, but with tasteful modern touches created by Kimberley Nunn and Dan Worden of Shopworks in Napa, who also worked with the Gyetvans in designing Azzurro Pizzeria & Enoteca. Utilizing reclaimed and recycled materials whenever possible, including old barn wood siding, The Norman Rose Tavern was designed as an open space, yet with several distinct dining areas, offering a more intimate experience for the restaurant's guests.
Gyetvan and Herrick have tapped industry veteran Pat Jeffries for front of the house responsibilities. Jeffers is widely known in restaurant hospitality, with over 25 years experience providing warm, inviting hospitality at some of the Napa Valley’s most celebrated restaurants.
Staff will mirror the casual, friendly and professional ambience that will be the hallmark of the Norman Rose Tavern.
The Norman Rose Tavern will be open for dinner initially, from 4:30 to 10:00 PM or later, with lunch service beginning in January 2010.
For further information or questions please visit www.normanrosenapa.com
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