The Saguaro a shining example of Joie de Vivre hospitality
Saving the best for last, we had an incredible dinner at, Distrito. Chef Jose Garces, a James Beard Award winner had escaped my notice before…
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Food and wine adventures in California and beyond. Restaurant reviews, recipes, wine tastings, and culinary trends with a creative twist.
The Waiter’s Friend is your Friend too
On at least one occasion I dropped a bottle, after wrestling the thing like some kind of wild python. It escaped. As did the Cab...…
Wine News: Iron Horse creates special vintage cuvee for Chinese market
The winery, famous for supplying the white house with sparkling wines, will produce 1.000 cases as part of the limited run. 880 cases will be…
2012 Wine Events: Premiere Napa Valley
In 1943, Louis M. Martini, John Daniel, Jr., Charles Forni and Louis Stralla began meeting to exchange ideas and work as a group to overcome…
5 Secrets for the ultimate fish taco
It was only after several trips down to Loreto, that I started to crave this Baja Californian archetype that represents one of the most sublime…
Multi Grammy nominee Roy Rogers & The Delta Rhythm Kings to perform at Napa Valley Opera House
Rogers has 17 solo and collaborative recordings including work with Sammy Hagar, Carlos Santana and Bonnie Raitt, and has received numerous awards and accolades from…
How to Make a Perfect Caffè Americano at Home (1-Minute Recipe + Pro Tips)
Making an "American Coffee" at home is really simple.
Interview: David Kinch, GQ Chef of the Year (video)
My most memorable Kinch experience was at the Napa Truffle Festival. Ken Frank hosted a super-star Michelin Chefs dinner (lustworthy) at his out-of-this-world La Toque…
SF Find: California Fusion cuisine in North Beach
I wanted a fresh, flavorful punch of a meal that was all gourmet in blue jeans. Find out if The House in North Beach was…
5 Delicious holiday cocktail recipes (plus Cranberry Sauce with kick!)
We've rounded up 5 of our favorite cocktail recipes: Cranberry Sauce Cooler, Celebration Punch, First & Last Punch, Horchata Punch and Hot Gin Punch.