Cafe Massena, Paris: Savoring a moment to enjoy a latte
On a busy day in Paris between meetings, I was able to find a moment of relaxation when I decided to rest at Cafe Massena…
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Global travel stories, tips, and videos—from Loreto, Mexico to wine country to the streets of Paris. Adventure and culture through the Stark Insider lens.
‘Aromatherapy for the Soul’ Pea, Leek and Chard Soup
Since I joined a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program this season, I’ve received plentiful bunches of leeks and chard in my weekly portions of vegetables…
Loreto Live TV: Special Glee dancing edition
It’s true. When you’re in Loreto it’s hard not to dance, and celebrate. Good weather. Wonderful people. Fun shops. And, as Loni will attest, world-class…
Wine Enthusiast ‘Toast of the Town’ San Francisco
One evening out of every year, San Francisco’s War Memorial Opera House lights up with ‘Toast of the Town’, a gala showcasing local and international…
Meals on Wheels of San Francisco: An inside look (Video)
"I'm watching my friends age. I'm watching my parents age. I'm watching lots of people age," McCumber tells Loni.
Pebble Beach Food & Wine: Lexus Grand Tasting the ultimate epicurian’s fantasy
Chef Morimoto's pork and red miso dish which showed how less can truly be more. I loved the intensity of flavors and everything on the…
Recipe: Caprese Salad with Mia Sebastiani
Here’s the perfect spring and summer recipe: A refreshing Caprese Salad with some Italian zing thanks to Mia Sebastiani’s special version of this favorite. All…
Urban Forest Map: One San Francisco tree at a time
Today the Urban Forest Map non-profit project and web site launches. It’s quite fascinating for several reasons. First the goal of identifying and logging every…
Moulin Rouge: Life in Paris is a cabaret
After arriving in Paris on a Friday morning and spending the day in meetings, I decided the only way to cap off the day would…
“Play with your food” artichoke and crab salad with strawberry basil vinaigrette
There are few items more fun to eat than the artichoke with its edible leaves that must be plucked with fingers to be eaten.…