c o n t e n t s departments & more features 9 Publisher’s Page Our annual Food Issue focuses on new products—like grapeseed flour—and concerns—like gluten-free dining in the Napa Valley. Be sure to watch for “Food for You” articles throughout this issue. 56 A New Adventure Katie Hamilton Shaffer’s new company Feast It Forward combines fun times with fundraising. 57 Spiritual Surgeon After a spiritual journey during a coma, this neurosurgeon wrote a book about what he saw and learned. 61 A Hospitable Place Our new hospitality column by Colby Smith explores trends in local dining. 66 Restaurants We check in with the established La Taquiza in the Redwood Plaza and give you a first look at Bene Gusto in Browns Valley. 68 Community Life News about education and fundraisers. 75 Winery Maps Find the wineries of Napa Valley. 78 Scene in the Valley Just a few shots from Auction Napa Valley in early June. Visit www.nvlmag.com for many, many more. 80 Best of NVL Alessandro Srendola of Alex Restaurant serves up his menu for an interesting life in the Napa Valley. 5456 56 6 www. n A PAVA L L E Y L I F E magaz ine . c o m 66 68 61 57 Photo: Alex Farnum
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