Winery of the Week: Ferrari-Carano in Sonoma
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…
Loni Stark
Loni Stark is an artist at Atelier Stark, psychology researcher, and technologist whose work explores the intersection of identity, creativity, and technology. Through StarkMind, she investigates human-AI collaboration and the emerging dynamics of agentic systems, research that informs both her academic work and creative practice. 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.
Zagat names Gary Danko best San Francisco restaurant
On my recent visit to Gary Danko, I once again discovered why I so love the place; there's a fine dining atmosphere, but it's comfortable…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…