Game On: The Next Big Silicon Valley Idea Could Make You Laugh (Video)
Exploring the art of pitching VCs, chasing the next big idea, and, of course, cheering and complaining about the San Francisco Giants. Plus: Nachos and…
Stark Insider Videos
Watch Stark Insider videos: short-form content on wine country, theater, film festivals, and culture in the Bay Area—shot and produced by Clinton and Loni Stark.
Stark Insider Celebrates 5 Years of SF Bay Area Theater
Loni Stark's March 28, 2009 review of The Kite Runner would mark Stark Insider's first ever theater review. Thank you for 5 amazing years.
Stark Insider TV: Barrel Tasting in Livermore Wine Country (Rain Edition)
We put the never-rains theory to test in Livermore during barrel tasting weekend. Stops include Concannon, Darcie Kent and 3 Steves.
Bug Out! Actors spotted backstage at San Jose Rep eating crickets! (VIDEO)
Where do you draw the culinary line? Watch as the cast of GAME ON feast on crickets. It's all about the protein boost.
Wine into Words with Karen MacNeil: “Great wine has the power to make us feel” (VIDEO)
Wine Bible author Karen MacNeil: "Not everyone lays in bed at night thinking 'Does it sound better to say pepper and salt, or salt and…
All About the Pork: Culinary Competition at Cochon 555 (Video)
We go snout to tail as Cochon 555 serves up a heritage pig extravaganza. In this episode: Chefs Cindy Pawlcyn, Kelly McCown, Jason Kupper, Patrick…
Wine season kicks off with Taste of Yountville (VIDEO)
The spotlight of the three day festival, running March 14-16, is a street festival in the town of Yountville, smack dab in the heart of…
Scarecrow Winemaker on $4,300 Bottles of Cult Cabernet: “It was just a crazy price.” (VIDEO)
How does it feel to make bottles of wine that sell for $4,300? Stark Insider sits down with star winemaker Celia Welch of Scarecrow Wine…
Cinematic Lexicon
Maybe I could add a twist, and use the concept of "cinematic journalism" and apply it to the realm of arts and entertainment, and the…
Jeff Bridges kicks off Cabernet Festival in Napa with Concert (VIDEO)
Video of Jeff Bridges and the Abiders performing in Napa Valley. Plus: Outtakes and scenes from the afterparty.