Loni Stark
Loni Stark is an artist at Atelier Stark, psychology researcher, and technologist whose work explores the intersection of identity, creativity, and technology. A self-professed foodie and adventure travel enthusiast, she collaborates on visual storytelling projects with Clinton Stark for Stark Insider. Her insights are shaped by her role at Adobe, influencing her explorations into the human-tech relationship. It's been said her laugh can still be heard from San Jose up to the Golden Gate Bridge—unless sushi, her culinary Kryptonite, has momentarily silenced her.
Jean-Charles Boisset, the James Bond of wine (Video)
As Jean-Charles Boisset presided over the Buena Vista Winery celebration which featured 3 national anthems, 2 mayors, 1 Count celebrating his 200th birthday, a proclamation, Hungarian dancing, and a vortex, I couldn't help but wonder: is this all really happening?!
Wine and Wishes
"The bottom line is the kids." says Hoss Zaré, executive chef and owner of Zaré at Fly Trap. "We're here to raise money for their wishes."
Stark Insider TV: Silver Oak Cellars with Chef Orsini
"Long live the truffle!" Join me as I head to Silver Oak in Napa for a wood oven pizza demo by Chef Orsini, followed by a too-good-to-be-true truffle luncheon.
Truffles in America (Video)
I speak with Chef Ken Frank (La Toque, Napa), Michael Tusk (Quince), Nicola Chessa (Valentino), and Marco Gubbiotti (La Bastiglia, Italy) to glean as much information as possible about how truffles are influencing the country's top chefs.
The Ghost of Nick’s Cove
Nick's Cove and Cottages is a romantic getaway located just north of San Francisco. In this Stark Insider TV episode I encounter fresh seafood, a cozy cottage, a "Marshall Manhattan" and... a ghost!?
Stark Insider TV: ‘The Lion King’ Backstage
Find out what it takes to become Rafiki in Disney's The Lion King. I go backstage with Buyi Zama in this special episode of Stark Insider TV.
Best Thanksgiving Recipe: Clay Pot Turkey
For those who search for the ultimate juicy, tender turkey, I most respectfully suggest: put away your traditional roasters and basting brushes, because when it comes to ensuring a moist bird, the clay pot reigns supreme.
Top Halloween Recipe: Pumpkin Whoopee Pies
A great Halloween recipe. No doubt, traditional pumpkin pie is a classic, especially around this time of year, but what I like about these little "Whoopees" is that they can be easily shared. They're great for a party.
Atelier Crenn receives two Michelin Stars (Complete San Francisco List)
Chef Crenn joins a prestigious group of two-star winners that includes repeats Baume (Palo Alto), Benu (San Francisco), Coi (San Francisco), Manresa (Los Gatos), and Saison (San Francisco).
Stark Insider TV: Lady Antebellum, Dana Carvey entertain at concert for UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital (Video)
I wondered: could Dana Carvey do a Mitt Romney impression? Turns out, yes he can. Well sort of. Watch this special episode of Stark Insider TV as I venture backstage into the green room at the concert to learn more about the new UCSF hospital (scheduled to open in 2015).