At Browns Valley Market, we’re proud to be your one-stop shop for all things grilling this summer. Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ with friends or planning a cozy family dinner, our aisles are fully stocked with everything you need to sip, flip, and sear this grilling season. But with so many options to choose from, how do you know where to start?
In this guide, we’ve put together a list of top picks from our helpful staff, featuring the best items to eat, drink, and grill this summer. Read on for shopping list inspiration!
1. Philty Milty BBQ Sauce
Staff Pick: “These sauces are perfect for grilling out this summer. Philty Milty is a new local company offering classic BBQ sauce and a vegan cherry pineapple option.” – Bobby
They don’t call Philty Milty the most addicting sauce in the world for nothing! This locally crafted, all-purpose BBQ sauce is great for adding a splash of flavor to anything you can throw on a grill, from fresh seasonal vegetables like zucchini to pork chops and more. Bobby particularly loves their new vegan cherry pineapple option for its bold, fruit-forward flavor and tropical tang.
Made from high-quality ingredients in recyclable bottles, use Philty Milty for all things dipping, sautéing, and marinating this summer.
2. Rustic Orchard Wine Jelly
Staff Pick: “The wine jellies from this Napa Valley company have been popular for cheese boards.” – Scott
The Rustic Orchard is a small, women-owned family farm in Napa Valley known for their fresh fruit, artisanal goods, and delicious gourmet foods. Scott is a huge fan of their wine jelly – a popular collection of wine-inspired jellies for any cheese or grazing board you’re putting together this summer.
We think the whole line is worth a taste, but two flavors stand out this season:
Whether you’re putting together a charcuterie board or looking for a unique glaze to try on the grill, Rustic Orchard’s wine jellies taste like summer in a jar and are waiting to be explored.
3. Point Reyes Toma Cheese
Staff Pick: “Toma goes well with summer options, like stone fruit or grated over grilled summer vegetables.” – Francisco
Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company is widely known for their artisanal cheeses, from original blue to gouda, pimento, and more. Francisco recommends their popular toma cheese to complement your grilling and snacking this summer.
With a California dairy legacy dating back to 1942, this women-owned company hand-crafts gourmet cheeses right in Marin County. Their toma is a versatile, semi-hard cheese meant for any occasion. Made from cows’ milk and aged for 90 days, it’s gluten free with a creamy texture, buttery flavor, and grassy tang finish.
Francisco suggests pairing this cheese with stone fruit or grating it over grilled summer vegetables.
4. Surfside Canned Cocktails
Staff Pick: “Surfside. The drink of the summer!” – Tino
Tino calls Surfside the drink of the summer – and for a good reason! This low-cal, low-sugar canned cocktail is made with real juice and vodka, giving you something refreshing to sip on at your next backyard barbecue or poolside hangout. There are tons of flavors to choose from in their iced tea, green tea, and lemonade packs, from blueberry and blackberry to mango, raspberry, and more.
Enjoy a can of Surfside all on its own or add to your own cocktail recipe for a summer worth remembering.
5. Anette’s Chocolates S’mores Bar
Staff Pick: “Perfect blend of the classic summer treat. Anette’s makes delicious, high-quality chocolates that are fresh and locally made.” – Chrissy
Since 1991, Anette’s Chocolates has been hand-crafting decadent confections right here in Napa Valley. This small, family-run operation is well known for its artisan truffles, brittles, caramels, sauces, and ice creams, but Chrissy’s favorite is their S’mores Bark Bite Bar.
Made from milk chocolate, graham crackers, mini marshmallows, and chocolate brittle, this s’mores bar is perfectly crunchy and melts in your mouth. Plus, Anette’s only uses high-quality ingredients and sources locally whenever possible, so you can feel good about supporting our Napa community.
Shop Gourmet Grilling Essentials and More at Browns Valley Market
For decades, Browns Valley Market has proudly served the Napa community as a favorite local grocery store. From sauces and jellies to cheeses, drinks, and treats, we have everything you need to host your best summer get-together yet.
Ready to see what’s in store? Give us a call at (707) 253-1873 or stop by our Napa Valley store to browse our offerings in-person.
