Wine meets slow food at The Golden Glass
Tasting some of the wines such as Fornacina's Brunello di Montalcino Riserva reminded me of my adventures at Contucci's in Montepulciano, Italy.
Food & Wine
Food and wine adventures in California and beyond. Restaurant reviews, recipes, wine tastings, and culinary trends with a creative twist.
Bercy Café, Paris: A gastronomic feast from breakfast to lunch
Paired with the pure, unadulterated butter, the combination made we think I was simultaneously in heaven and hell.
Konami Japanese Restaurant: Worth a trip when on the east coast
The amuse bouche was beautiful. When I shared the photo on Facebook, a friend noted it looked like a piece of artwork.
Sushi Toni, San Francisco: Welcoming hangout with friends, a sushi heaven it is not
On the continual quest for great sushi in the bay area, I stumbled upon Sushi Toni in San Francisco after feeling cravings for sushi and…
Caprese Salad with Mia Sebastiani at Sonoma Market
A couple of weeks back, I caught up with Mia Sebastiani at Sonoma Market to discuss how to add flare to a spring and summer…
Wine Blog Awards: Vote for your favorite puppy, plus the not-so-great secret
Someone once said that wine bloggers are like little puppies. They jump up and down seeking attention, love and approval. I’d also add that they…
Star Chefs and Vintners Gala: Celebrating culinary talent, sublime wines and generosity
Sunday evening at San Francisco’s Fort Mason Festival Pavilion was all glitz and glamor as a fleet of the finest chefs and vintners in the…
Star Chefs and Vintners Gala: San Francisco photo of the day
Last night the city of San Francisco came out for the annual Star Chefs and Vintners Gala in support of Meals on Wheels. The event benefits…
Toast of the Town San Francisco
Wine Enthusiast recently held its annual celebration of wine and food, Toast of the Town, here in San Francisco. The stunning and historic War Memorial Opera…
Turnbull Cellars wine & food in Oakville, Napa Valley
Tasting through the '08 Sauvignon Blanc, and the '05 and '07 Cabernet Sauvignons from their flagship and well-regarded "Black Label" collection.