Dear Napa,

Over ten years ago this journey began, and a tight knit community in Northern California embraced a young twenty-something kid from New Jersey as one of its own, offering me the thrill of a lifetime. Those early days were so fun, so scary, so pure. I woke up every day with a belief in the future of the restaurant, and it was your steadfast support that gave me the strength to keep going. We have been through a lot of seasons together. You have seen me grow from a young kid to husband and father. Ali and I have been able to build a life in this town, and we have loved raising our children here.

You have had a front row seat to our successes and our failures. Our good bets and our bad. Through it all, we have felt your support.

This is a hard thing to write, but the time has come to close the book on Heritage Eats. As an established business in town, we have learned a lot about what locals have enjoyed and not enjoyed about our business over these ten years.

To use an analogy that should make sense to many of us...Sometimes you need to replant the vines.

Please join us over the next month or so as we look to give Heritage Eats a proper sendoff. It has been a special place. A special restaurant. I’m proud of it and will be forever grateful for it.

So, what’s next? We are busy working on a completely new restaurant idea for the current space that has helped to reignite our mission and create something new for our local community. The new concept, ‘George & Kin’s’, is a deeply personal one to me and my family and bridges my Japanese heritage with my East Coast upbringing. It tells the story of my great aunt and uncle, George and Kinuko, who brought my mom in as a young child and raised her on their farm in Pocatello, Idaho. They were the closest thing to grandparents that my sisters and I ever had. We will have more to share on what George & Kin’s will be over the next little while, but, for now, the focus is on Heritage Eats because it deserves it.

Your support of our next endeavor would mean the world to me, Ali, and our entire restaurant family.

Be light,

Ben

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GEORGE AND kIN’S COMING THIS SPRING…

‘George & Kin’s’, is deeply personal to me and my family and bridges my Japanese heritage with my East Coast upbringing. It tells the story of my great aunt and uncle, George and Kinuko, who brought my mom in as a young child and raised her on their farm in Pocatello, Idaho. They were the closest thing to grandparents that my sisters and I ever had.

G+K— Our Not So Classic Diner

Plate of waffles topped with mixed berries and mint, with syrup on the side. In the background, there is a salad with greens and tomatoes, and a plate of bread rolls with butter.

BrUNCH

All day

Two children, a boy and a girl, sitting at a table with food, popcorn, and a bowl, smiling and enjoying their meal.

A person places a glass of blonde beer beneath a tap at a bar, with several beer taps and labels visible above.

DRINKS + DESSERT

KIDS

A family enjoying a meal at a restaurant, with a man in a red cap holding food and showing surprise, a woman smiling, and two young children eating chips and smiling.

A table filled with various dishes including waffles with gravy, a burger with lettuce and pickles, French fries, a salad with cherry tomatoes and cucumbers, popcorn, and desserts with sprinkles and whipped cream, along with glasses of beverages.

Fried fish fillets with coleslaw, French fries, lemon wedges, and tartar sauce on a white plate.

A plate with a hamburger topped with tomatoes, lettuce, and barbecue sauce, served with a side salad of cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, carrots, and mixed greens on a wooden table.

Two young children, a boy and a girl, sitting at a wooden table in a restaurant, eating ice cream sundaes from metal cups.

A glass of iced coffee with milk on a wooden table near a window with blurred outdoor scenery of parked cars and greenery.

Close-up of a cheeseburger with sesame seed bun, steak patty, melted cheese, and sauce, served with waffle fries on a white plate.

A bowl of Asian-style noodle salad topped with chopped green onions, shredded purple cabbage, sliced red chili peppers, and peanuts, with a glass of iced Thai tea with milk nearby on a wooden table.

Two young children eating a large plate of pasta, with the boy in the foreground taking a big bite of pasta.

A row of beer taps on a green tiled wall, with different labels including 'East Brother,' 'Napa Palisade,' and 'Crazy Lazy IPA'.

A plate with waffle fries, a pickle spear, and a cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, onion, sauce, and a sesame seed bun on a wooden table.

Close-up of a person picking up fried chicken wings seasoned with sauce, garnished with chopped green onions, on a plate, with a glass of beer on a wooden table.

Bottles of wine and beer on a bar counter with a black sign that reads 'Welcome to Heritage Be Happy, Draft Wine, Kivelstadt, Sauvignon Blanc, Rosé, Ohm Nitro Brew' against a green tiled wall.

A bowl of salad with cherry tomatoes, grilled chicken, chopped green onions, chopped boiled eggs, sliced cucumbers, shredded cheese, and red onion slices on a wooden table with a fork and knife on a napkin.

Glass window with the text 'Born in Idaho, Est. 2015' written on it, reflecting a parking lot and trees outside.

Inside a modern bar or restaurant with a wooden counter, green tiled wall, and bar stools. A television is mounted on the wall showing a news broadcast. Beer taps and bottles are behind the bar.

Person squeezing lemon over fried chicken, French fries, and coleslaw on a plate.

Two young children, a boy and a girl, are sitting at a dining table enjoying a meal and playing with popcorn, smiling and laughing.

Inside a restaurant kitchen view through an open window with two staff members working. A woman on the left is preparing food, and a man on the right, wearing a red cap, is reaching across the counter with a bowl of fries.

Heritage Happenings—take a look!

EVENTS

PROMOTIONS

Our journey home

To say Heritage Eats has been an amazing journey is an understatement. It literally began on an adventure!

After traveling the world in 2014, we were inspired by the homes, families, and meals that welcomed us across different countries—rice bowls, bao buns, local spices, and street food with soul. That adventure sparked an idea: to bring those global flavors together under one roof, right here in Napa.

In 2015, Heritage Eats was born. And as Wine Country warmly welcomed us into the community, we started blending the flavors we’d gathered abroad with the ones that reminded us of home—burgers, tacos, and of course, our now-infamous DiRtY fries. What came out was something familiar yet unexpected: comfort food with a global twist.

Then came 2020—and the world changed. Like so many small businesses, we hit a serious road bump. But thanks to you—our Napa family—we didn’t stop. We pivoted, we hustled, and we made sure our food could make it to your home, even if you couldn’t come to ours.

Since then, our journey hasn’t just been about food—it’s been about family. We’ve grown as a team and as a family (literally!), and in 2025 we gave Heritage a new look—a full remodel designed to feel warm, welcoming, and lived in. Just like the homes that inspired us in the first place.

Today, Heritage is more than a place to eat. It’s a place to gather. A neighborhood spot where kids can be kids, the game’s on in the background, and there’s always something good on the table. Whether you’re coming in for a quick bite or settling in for dinner with friends, we want you to feel like you’re right at home.

From our travels to yours, from our family to your table—thank you for being part of the journey. We’re just getting started.