While in Wine Country…

There are many wineries that will serve its visitors a flight, but
B Cellars, situated in Napa’s Oakdale appellation, is rare for pairing tastings with small plates. For hospitality manager John Mangiano, food is central to the wine-tasting experience. “Lots of winemakers will tell you a particular wine would pair well with pork, or a pasta dish, or short ribs,” he says. “We welcome our guests into our tasting room, which is modeled to recall an open-format kitchen, where our chef prepares dishes to match our wines.” Providing the ingredients are a small garden and chicken coop, which supply a steady flow of fresh produce and farm-fresh eggs.—Jonathan Bues

Walking distance from downtown Yountville, Stewart Cellars is home to the dramatically named Nomad Library, an architectural homage to the winery’s exclusive series of cult vintages crafted with grapes from Napa’s Heritage Vineyards. A more than suitable redoubt in which to enjoy a glass of the good stuff, it doubles as a plush clubhouse for founder Michael Stewart’s many private events. This is a different kind of winery than you’re accustomed to touring in Napa. Instead of erecting one large structure, Stewart opted for a freestanding tasting room, a café, and the aforementioned library, which are separated by an open-air courtyard. A perfect Napa afternoon might include a light wine pairing in the tasting room followed by a tour of the library and a healthy lunch in the Gather Café, whose menu tends toward hearty salads. Gather’s chef, Sarah Heller, cut her teeth working for Thomas Keller, whose French Laundry is just down the street.—J.B.

Attraction: SFMOMA

Reopened last spring after a three-year, $305 million expansion, SFMOMA has reclaimed its place as one of the country’s premier art museums. Lauded Norwegian firm Snøhetta enhanced Mario Botta’s original architecture, nearly tripling the gallery space. On display: works by Richard Serra, Alexander Calder, Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, Chuck Close, and other modern masters. Don’t miss the Matisse/Diebenkorn exhibit on view until May 29.— Laura Itzkowitz

Tourbillon Boutique

Just steps from Union Square, in a stretch of luxury shops and high-end fashion stores, is the Tourbillon Boutique. The Swatch Group-owned purveyor of fine watches is host to the group’s prestige lines, brands known for the extremely high quality of their finishing and precision as well as technically impressive horological complications. It’s here that collectors can stop in for an espresso and a bit of conversation while searching for the latest from Breguet, Blancpain, Jaquet Droz, Glashütte Original, Harry Winston, and Omega. Even if handmade tourbillons and Grand Feu enamel work aren’t on your collecting agenda, take note of the fact that the Tourbillon Boutique sells Swatch, the parent company’s line with plenty of fashionable offerings in the $100 range.—J.B.

Shreve & Co.

The story of Shreve & Co. is the story of San Francisco. The town that grew to prominence during the California Gold Rush needed a destination where the most successful prospectors could reward themselves. By 1852, Shreve & Co. had opened its doors. More than 160 years later, the boutique is the most prestigious jeweler in San Francisco, operating since 2015 from a storefront on Post Street, not far from its erstwhile home, in a landmark building that survived the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. Shreve is an official point of sale for sought-after marques such as Rolex and Patek Philippe, and operates a second location in the upscale community of Palo Alto, in the heart of Silicon Valley.—J.B.