Archive for August, 2012

Italian Grapes, California Wine: Tamás Estates – Livermore Valley

Italian Grapes, California Wine: Tamás Estates – Livermore Valley

At Tamás Estates, they’ve brought a little bit of Italy to the San Francisco Bay Area. While many Cali-Itali producers opt for a more fruit forward style,...

Read Full Story »

Roy Yamaguchi’s Summer Menu

Roy Yamaguchi’s Summer Menu

Need a vacation? Want to escape and just can’t get away? Well travel over to Roy’s Restaurant and say “ALOHA!” Take a night off, relax and treat yourself...

Read Full Story »

George’s Rants and Raves: Avion Anejo Tequila

George’s Rants and Raves: Avion Anejo Tequila

Ahhh, deadlines! In one way, shape, form or another, we all have them in virtually everything we do and rarely, if ever, escape from them. In writing this regular...

Read Full Story »

Essaouira: Another View of Morocco

Essaouira: Another View of Morocco

Located on the Atlantic coast, between Casablanca and Agadir, the location of Essaouira was already known in the 2nd century BC when King Juba II developed there...

Read Full Story »

Dining Detectives: Copita Taquileria Y Comida in Sausalito

Dining Detectives: Copita Taquileria Y Comida in Sausalito

We love Sausalito and always enjoy taking the Golden Gate Ferry from the City especially on a beautiful sunny summer day. Our destination was Restaurateur-Executive...

Read Full Story »

George’s Rants and Raves: Svedka Colada (Coconut Flavored Vodka)

George’s Rants and Raves: Svedka Colada (Coconut Flavored Vodka)

It’s absolutely amazing the way in which we develop our sense of taste and then how we evolve to like and dislike certain flavors and foods. I’m willing to bet...

Read Full Story »

Italian Grapes, California Wine: August Ridge Vineyards – Paso Robles

Italian Grapes, California Wine: August Ridge Vineyards – Paso Robles

Paso Robles has become the center for growing Rhone grape varieties in California, so it’s easy to understand why the Italian ones have slip under the radar....

Read Full Story »

 
 
 
A Treasure Trove of Artistic Recipes From World Famous Chefs