Ubuntu Yoga Studio & Restaurant

We went to Napa last summer - did not go wine-tasting - did not drive around the scenic backyard, but, we ate tasty stuff, and ate happily.

Having read about the Chef at Ubuntu and all his tasty creations, it was going to be a no-miss for us. Plus, it's organic and the restaurant is doubled up with a yoga studio.

Ubuntu Yoga Studio & Restaurant
www.ubuntunapa.com

1140 Main St
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 251-5656

The decor inside has great ventilation. The frescos, the statues, the high-ceiling, the wooden panels, the view of the yoga studio from your seat, the natural lighting, all work together and try and give us a different restaurant experience. You can also see the Chef tasting everything that the cooks dish out.

Appetizers:

The cold soup with watermelon was out of the world! It was good to start a meal on a warm summer afternoon with a cold yummy soup. The presentation was straight off of a Bobby Flay kitchen.

The chikpea with the red burata dip was again yummo! The texture of the fritters was perfect!

Entrees:

The risotto teamed with some choicest fresh picks - local chestnuts, roasted pumpkin, blue cheese and pieces of tasty roots was again finger-licking good. The risotto itself was cooked in a fine broth and had an extremely smooth finish. It is hard to maintain equanimity in a restaurant that looks elegant and fine, when all you want to do is take the plate in your hand, smell the flavors and slurp it up!

Dessert:

For dessert, we ordered the winter citrus float that came with a tasty rhubarb and rose soda and a finger licking lemon ice cream. The citrus flavor was slightly overpowering, but the pairing with the soda was definitely an intelligent move.

Yoga:

No classes were scheduled during the time we were there. However, we carried a pamphlet with the schedules back home, and I promptly stuck it on the refrigerator door, and promptly forgot about it. We will definitely try to attend a session the next time. (Do carry your yoga mat, and pants if you plan on taking a session)

Overall:

If there's a nice reason to celebrate, and if we don't mind the drive, it will be Ubuntu!