San Francisco Michelin Stars: Quince earns third star, Adega gets San Jose’s first
San Francisco is now tied with New York for the most Michelin three-star restaurants (six).
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5 MVFF films with a connection to wine country
Being a fan of wine country, and all the interesting personalities that call the place home (and work), every year I like to skim the…
Smaller can be a good thing, even in Texas! Part 3: Irving
Travel writer and wanderlust angel Janice Nieder continues her exploration of “small” Texas: Grapevine, Frisco and Irving. In her third entry for Stark Insider Janice heads to upscale Irving.…
Smaller can be a good thing, even in Texas! Part 2: Frisco
Travel writer and wanderlust angel Janice Nieder continues her exploration of “small” Texas: Grapevine, Frisco and Irving. In this second entry for Stark Insider Janice heads to…
Smaller can be a good thing, even in Texas! Part 1: Grapevine
Folksy, friendly Grapevine, home to the Texas Wine industry, has a rich heritage starting back from 1843.
Stark Insider Hit List: Sonoma Wine Country Weekend
Sonoma Wine Country Weekend is almost here. And that can only mean one thing: it’s time to whip out a wine glass (or two), head…
Coppola’s classic movie wine labels – kitsch or cool?
Coppola Winery revealed three new wine labels today. Granted, not especially remarkable news. This happens all the time. Wineries partner with an artist and produce…
Napa News: Culinary Institute of America expands, takes over Copia Center
Expansion is in the air for the famed Culinary Institute of America. The Napa Valley Register is reporting that the other CIA has received the…
Wine of the Day: ‘The Whip’ from Murrieta’s Well Vineyard (Livemore)
I’m sure I’m not alone when I humbly suggest that some of today’s most interesting wines and wine bargains come from a place called Livermore.…
In Photos: Museum of Anthropology at UBC
Yes, it was raining. But, no, that did not stop me from visiting the stunning, cultural gem known as the Museum of Anthropology at UBC.…