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Wanderlust: Plan your own island escape at Corfu’s Villa 1870

BY JANICE NIEDER — 07.01.2019

The unspoiled, peaceful paradise of the Greek island of Corfu, notable for its dense green vegetation, stunning cerulean coastline, and cosmopolitan, UNESCO heritage Old Town,…

Travel

Wanderlust: Eagles Palace Hotel & Resort — Halkidiki’s Heavenly Hideaway

BY JANICE NIEDER — 06.25.2019

The five-star Eagles Palace Hotel & Resort, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, enjoys a spectacularly unique location near Mount Athos, “The…

News

Introducing Thessaloniki, Greece’s best kept secret

BY JANICE NIEDER — 06.14.2019

Move over Athens–there’s a new, 315 BC-year-old kid on the block! It’s Thessaloniki, the capital of Greek Macedonia and the second-largest city in Greece. It’s…

1881 Napa - Wine Museum and Tasting Room in Napa

Food & Wine

What’s Happening: Jean-Charles Boisset opens 1881 Napa, region’s first wine history museum

BY MONICA TURNER — 06.13.2019

Napa Valley history and wine tasting all under one massive chandelier.

Santorini -- Travel Guide, Recommendations

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Stark Insider Travel: Santorini quenched my wanderlust

BY JANICE NIEDER — 06.07.2019

A food and wine soaked adventure in Santorini, Greece. With tips and recommendations by travel writer Janice Nieder.

Food & Wine

In Wine Country: Sonoma barrel auction has raised $3.4M since founding in 2015

BY MONICA TURNER — 05.06.2019

Sonoma County Vintners today announced the results of its most recent barrel auction. At the fifth edition of the Sonoma Country Barrel Auction, 85 “Never…

Food & Wine

Trendspotting: Only 27% of consumers have purchased wine online, but here’s some ways to increase that number (Report)

BY CLINTON STARK — 04.23.2019

I try to buy just about everything I can online. It’s just too convenient. Saving time is hugely important, especially here in the San Francisco…

Food & Wine

Trader Joe’s: Best day and time to shop, avoid big crowds

BY MONICA TURNER — 04.22.2019

Trader Joe’s is a celebrated tradition here in California. The formula is simple: low prices, fresh and local produce, decent variety. A selection of cheap…

News

‘3 Days in Paris’ by Atelier Stark Films: Look Book

BY CLINTON STARK — 04.15.2019

It was just an art class. Or… was it? The cycle continues. Some days and weeks we’re on location shooting footage for Stark Insider videos.…

Wente Vineyards: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir wine reviews

Food & Wine

Trendspotting: California grape crush up 7% y/y in 2018 (Wine Industry Report)

BY CLINTON STARK — 04.10.2019

According to a new report which covers 17 districts across the state, California crushed approximately 4.28 million tones of wine grapes in 2018. Red varieties…