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Wineries Sue Napa County in Federal Court

Three Napa wineries filed a joint lawsuit in federal court in September alleging that Napa County officials violated their constitutional rights.

War in Middle East Affects Vintners

The 2024 harvest at Israel’s Dalton Winery was punctuated by nonstop rocket and drone attacks launched from just across the border in Hezbollah-controlled southern Lebanon.

Savoring Persimmon Season

For many, persimmons are an enigma ingredient. Chef David Nayfeld of Award of Excellence-winning Che Fico in San Francisco and its Best of Award of Excellence sibling dangling persimmons off the tree with a stick at a childhood friend's house before realizing what they were. \"I remember his parents saying, 'Hey, don't hit the persimmons, those are food!\"\"

Openings: The Latest in Napa Tasting

Several new tasting options have opened in Napa Valley, particularly in downtown Napa where wineries are launching satellite tasting rooms. Standing out from the crowd means trying new approaches. Here are some highlights:

MICHAEL BATTERBERRY: 1932-2010 Gourmet, Journalist, Gentleman

Before Food Network, Top Chef or Yelp ... before the term “foodie\" ... before tomatoes were heirloom and sushi was fast food... back when fancy restaurants were always French... Michael Batterberry and his wife, Ariane, were working to celebrate and elevate the status of American chefs and international cuisine. Julie Mautner, Food Arts' former executive editor, looks at the life and legacy of her late mentor, affectionately known as The Bat.

A Toast to Relish - Food writer Emily Teel celebrates her family's relish tray tradition and adds a tiny tipple inspired by the briny appetizer.

Some families put out a full spread of appetizers on Thanksgiving, pregaming the feast of the year with snacks, but my family has always taken a simpler approach. The meal is the main event; why should the opening act steal the spotlight? There's a delicate balance to it, however, because a slow start to the feasting can leave people hangry by dinnertime.

Lift Off - Would you pay $50,000 to touch the edge of space?

Would you pay $50,000 to touch the edge of space? Meet the entrepreneurs providing a rarified clientele with a luxurious, once-in-a-lifetime journey.So you want to go to space. To take in the expansive curvature of the Earth glowing miles above the atmosphere, surrounded by pure darkness. To experience the mind-altering overview effect described by astronauts as a transcendent state of awe, staring back at the planet on which you've inhaled your every living breath.

There Will Always be Those Who Doubt You and Your Vision. Here's How to Tune Them Out. - Recently, I invited an experienced luxury hotelier to visit the new campus we were building near Santa Fe for Modern Elder Academy,

Recently, I invited an experienced luxury hotelier to visit the new campus we were building near Santa Fe for Modern Elder Academy, the midlife wisdom school I co-founded in 2018.

A Bankable Pet Project - How Moonshots Capital helped eTailPet scale up and attract a buyer in just three years.

Berenice Giannini's startup, eTailPet, wasn't a natural fit for Moonshots Capital. The Austin-based venture firm, launched in 2014 by Kelly Perdew and Craig Cummings, both of whom had previously served in the U.S. Army, frequently backs companies founded by military veterans.

Backers Should Have Your Back - The best capital provider for your business will offer a helping hand, not just deep pockets.

Three years ago, U.S. entrepreneurs were enjoying one of the best funding environments in decades. Venture capital and private equity hit all-time highs as banks loaned at historically low interest rates. All you needed to get a term sheet, it seemed, was a smile and a pitch deck.

Help for Families Who Need Comprehensive Autism Care

Already Autism Health strives to provide fast access to services for families with special needs children, increasing successful outcomes.

One-Stop Facilities Management Services

The Scientific Group develops and leverages technology systems to deliver a high level of responsiveness to its corporate clients.

How Partnering With Private Equity Helped One Company Transform Care

By partnering with Boyne Capital, Infusion Associates was able to realize its vision for growth.

The Former Wall Street Analyst Teaching Wealth-Building to the Masses

Empify is a fintech startup providing financial education tools and resources for the 99 percent Wall Street often overlooks.

Connecting People and Local Organizations to Solve Social Needs

GroundGame.Health provides a holistic solution that scales one person at a time through human-to-human connection.

A Focus on Complete Solutions for Regulatory Environments

The Northcross Group develops sustainable processes for clients with compliance needs.

Delivering Care That Always Puts Patients First

At Cancer and Blood Specialty Clinic, a physician-led team provides patient-centered care through an agile approach prioritizing excellence.

ELECTRICAL AUDIO TURNS IT UP

Steve Albini's iconic Chicago recording studio is reinventing itself after the engineer's sudden death. They're keeping the lights on, and the flame alive.

SHRINKAGE ALERT! WHY SO MANY CGP STARTUPS ARE SUDDENLY SLIPPING

Gone are the days of blank checks for hot new consumer packaged goods. Founders now face a gauntlet of challenges, from the boardroom to the grocery aisle to the shopping cart.

This Technology Company Wants to Improve Health Care

Cedar Gate Technologies' data-rich platform is helping industry players provide better care and making value-based care easier to manage.

The Fashion Business Model, Reimagined

Marcella is disrupting the designer fashion industry with its unique blend of timeless aesthetics, near-zero textile waste, and social impact.

Inc.POWER PARTNERS

These 359 companies are B2B superstars, helping your company do what it does best.

One Founder's Second Act in Hollywood

How VSS Capital Partners helped GreenSlate become the go-to payroll software provider for film and TV productions.

Cabinet Door Maker Views Challenge as the Doorway to Growth

For Cabinet Restylers, a nearly 60-year-old family-owned business, a dedicated workforce and manufacturing process improvement fuels growth.

Meet the Consulting Firm Ushering in a Retail Renaissance

Headquartered near the home of the world's largest retailer, Legacy Retail has driven growth for its advisory services by focusing on the essentials.

Trailblazing Outdoor Camera Technology

Originally developed to give hunters an edge, Tactacam cameras are now used in a wide variety of outdoor video applications.

An Exhibit in Success

How Minneapolis trade show company STAR went from an idea to a $70-million business by putting clients and staff first.

A Scientific Discovery that Unlocks Your Body's Healing Power

The founder of Stemregen, a company that creates powerful supplements that stimulate the body's natural repair system, explains how a \"fringe idea\" opened up a new world of stem cell therapy.

Written in Stones (and Etched in Metal)

Three years after taking the reins at Bottega Veneta, Matthieu Blazy unveils his first fine jewelry collection.

THE SEA, THE SEA

A story of survival on a whaling ship sets sail on Broadway. Robert Sullivan meets the crew behind the rousing folk musical Swept Away.