It’s the neighborhood from Hell! Take a tour with sculptor Tracey Snelling of famous horror film houses from The Birds, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Halloween, and The Amityville Horror.

The gardens here at Ferrari-Carano are worth the visit alone. Started innocently enough in 1987 by gardener Rhonda Carano, the initial planting I’m told took 16 months.

Chef Danko favorites included Ahi Tuna (gorgeously plated as a butterfly), the Lobster Risotto (creamy, but not mashy), the Crispy Egg Polenta (absolute perfection), and the Seared Sea Scallops (tender, rich).

Images of late night vineyard activity (much of it well past midnight), especially in Sonoma and Napa, light up my Facebook feed, and I thought I’d share a few of my favorites.

As you’ll find out, little did I know I’d find myself in a dispute over a swing on this special day (sigh – see video below for more on that kerfuffle).

Tip: Stay in Healdsburg, a quaint and upscale town just a short drive south of the Dry Creek Valley. You’ll find art galleries, unique shops, tasting rooms and a charming center square.

The canny comedy of cross-cultural errors, which makes its way across the country from Broadway, opens September 8th at the Roda Theatre in Berkeley.

SF Chefs, along with Pebble Beach Food & Wine, Montalvo Food & Wine, and Flavor! Napa Valley has become a marquee event. Here’s the top 10 dishes.