Introducing Thessaloniki, Greece’s best kept secret
Move over Athens–there’s a new, 315 BC-year-old kid on the block! It’s Thessaloniki, the capital of Greek Macedonia and the second-largest city in Greece. It’s…
Lifestyle
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What’s Happening: Jean-Charles Boisset opens 1881 Napa, region’s first wine history museum
Napa Valley history and wine tasting all under one massive chandelier.
Stark Insider Travel: Santorini quenched my wanderlust
A food and wine soaked adventure in Santorini, Greece. With tips and recommendations by travel writer Janice Nieder.
In Wine Country: Sonoma barrel auction has raised $3.4M since founding in 2015
Sonoma County Vintners today announced the results of its most recent barrel auction. At the fifth edition of the Sonoma Country Barrel Auction, 85 “Never…
Trendspotting: Only 27% of consumers have purchased wine online, but here’s some ways to increase that number (Report)
I try to buy just about everything I can online. It’s just too convenient. Saving time is hugely important, especially here in the San Francisco…
Trader Joe’s: Best day and time to shop, avoid big crowds
Trader Joe’s is a celebrated tradition here in California. The formula is simple: low prices, fresh and local produce, decent variety. A selection of cheap…
‘3 Days in Paris’ by Atelier Stark Films: Look Book
It was just an art class. Or… was it? The cycle continues. Some days and weeks we’re on location shooting footage for Stark Insider videos.…
Trendspotting: California grape crush up 7% y/y in 2018 (Wine Industry Report)
According to a new report which covers 17 districts across the state, California crushed approximately 4.28 million tones of wine grapes in 2018. Red varieties…
Quintessential Quebecois City Getaway: Charlevoix (Part 2)
Travel writer Janice Nieder continues her getaway to Quebec. ICYMI: Part 1 began in the Epicurean Winter Wonderland of Quebec City. Part 2 continues with…
Wanderlust: Quintessential Quebec City Getaway (Part 1)
Preamble: I was NOT looking forward to my Quebec trip. When I had booked it months ago, I was very excited, but now, in the…