Global toast to Robert Mondavi’s birthday to stream live
Widely regarded as one the most prominent faces in the industry, his pioneering vision placed California wines among the finest in the world and made…
Food & Wine
Food and wine adventures in California and beyond. Restaurant reviews, recipes, wine tastings, and culinary trends with a creative twist.
Napa Chef Ken Frank: “I like anything with a throttle!” (Interview)
Recently, I dropped by his relatively new (2008) Napa restaurant, La Toque, to get the latest scoop.
The food pyramid is history – and maybe design is too
If we're talking attention span and message delivery I can't help but wonder if a Harley, some Gaga leather and makeup, and a giant stiletto…
Go West, Young Hipster: Zurich, Switzerland
Although they still make some mighty tasty chocolates, Zurich is now home to one of the hippest, coolest, designery nabes in Europe. The once-stodgy Swiss…
Recipe of the Day: Fusilli Pasta with Spring Vegetables
I chose this recipe because I like that it has a nice healthy dose of vegetables. In this case, asparagus, eggplant, zucchini and some peppers.…
Coming to San Francisco: A new concept in afternoon tea
Three-flight afternoon “pop-up” tea event to debut at the Burritt Room in San Francisco on June 25.
Star Chefs and Vintners Gala: Culinary creations paired with an inspiring cause
Plating of over 2,700 exquisite dishes requires focus, mastery and stamina. Behind the scenes 10 long lines of plates are staged, each allocated to three…
Exploring Napa – Downtown Art Scene with Gordon Huether
How did I ever end up saying that I wanted to be covered in Sushi to one of Napa's most famous and well-known artists?
Napa Served: Two new releases from Robert Mondavi
The patriarch of Napa wine himself, Robert Mondavi, is a legend, of course, and every time I handle one the bottles - his signature emblazoned…
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