Yigit Pura, Executive Pastry Chef at Taste Catering, crowned winner of ‘Top Chef Just Desserts’
Yigit began his culinary training at the age of four in Ankara, Turkey
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San Francisco: Top Chef Just Desserts celebration for Yigit Pura (Video)
Cheers erupted across Union Square as Yigit was announced the winner of Top Chef Just Desserts.
Sneak Peek: 2011 Loreto Calendar
This year, we are moving to a full pre-order model. Deadline to order your 2011 Loreto calendar is November 21. Please order your calendar here.
Wine pairings for the perfect Thanksgiving turkey dinner
The lines between red and white have loosened up with a focus more on how the meat is prepared rather than the color of the…
Exclusive tasting tour & art viewing at Stags’ Leap Winery
His collectors include David Mamet, Ethan Hawke, Tony Kushner, Whoopi Goldberg, President William Jefferson Clinton and Robert De Niro.
Rabbit Hole with Nicole Kidman headlines Napa Valley Film Festival Launch party
Needless to say, this is looking like an entertainment-filled weekend in Napa.
Why gelato is better than ice cream
One of my happiest memories is associated with the creamy, cold, and intensely-flavored Italian version of ice cream, Gelato.
Napa Truffle Festival: World class cuisine meets cutting edge truffle science
Star chefs on hand will include Ken Frank, Josiah Citrin, David Kinch, Gabriel Kreuther, Nancy Oakes, and Sylvain Portay.
Luxury Travel: Extreme WOW Suite at W San Francisco (Video)
Located on the top floor, the Extreme WOW Suites are the hotel's most spacious accommodation, offering 900 square feet.
Why I love analog clocks
I have never been able to figure out how to set any of the digital alarm clocks I have owned.