Sean O’Toole claims Napa’s former Ubuntu, will turn it into Torc
The facade of Ubuntu on Napa’s Main Street. Photo: Kurt Rogers / The Chronicle. Sean O’Toole As Sean O’Toole puts it, the running joke with his chef friends is how an Irishman like himself learned to...
View ArticleSean O’Toole discusses Torc in Napa, due next week
Torc. Photo: Andy Berry The headliner in this week’s Inside Scoop column is Torc, the quickly nearing restaurant set in downtown Napa’s former Ubuntu. O’Toole took over the old Ubuntu this summer, and...
View ArticleFinding the voice of Torc in Napa
Torc Torc in Napa, which I reviewed yesterday in The Chronicle, was one of the most anticipated openings in Napa Valley. Last November, Sean O’Toole, who was at Bardessono for two years, took over the...
View ArticleVisit Napa: The top 10 places to dine in the surrounding area
Where to eat in downtown Napa With the long weekend ahead, it might be a good time to show your post-quake support for Napa and head to the Wine Country. Most restaurants, even those that received...
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