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California Bordeaux Part 6: Sonoma County
The sixth stop on our virtual tour of California Bordeaux takes us to Sonoma County. Here we discovered a number of very good values, with about half the wines we...
A Long Weekend in Iceland
A Long Weekend in Iceland — geothermic-ally active island nation,where astronauts trained for their moon walk, is stimulating, interesting, surprising —...
Dining Detectives: Chez Maman West- French & Mexican Cuisine
The Dining Scene in Hayes Valley is heating up as Restaurateur Jocelyn Bulow has just opened Chez Maman West. The small cozy bistro’s décor features whimsical...
Thomas Keller: Buttermilk Fried Chicken
If there’s a better fried chicken, I haven’t tasted it. First, and critically, the chicken is brined for 12 hours in a herb-lemon brine, which seasons...
California Bordeaux Part 5: Santa Barbara County
The fifth stop on our survey of California Bordeaux is Santa Barbara County. In some ways, even after all these years, the area is still experiencing the Sideways...
Emmy Inspired Cocktails
Celebrate great shows up for awards at the Emmys with some tasty cocktails. Inspired by American Horror Story we have the Sailor Jerry redruM and for all the Downton...
Dining Detectives: Piperade – San Francisco – Fantastic West Coast Basque Cuisine
There is a consensus among food lovers that Basque cuisine is some of the best in the world and that Piperade is one of the best restaurants in San Francisco. Piperade...
It’s All Greek To Me: The Wines of Crete
Greek wine is resurging these days due to more awareness about Greek food, from yogurt, to olive oil. The Greek Island of Crete is also seeing a resurrection of...
Greenhook-Ginsmiths Beach Plum Gin Cocktails Part 2
The first ever to be commercially produced, Greenhook Ginsmiths Beach Plum Gin is a one-of-a-kind delicious product designed to be sipped by itself and/or added...
California Bordeaux Part 4: the Napa Valley
We have reached the mid-way point of our survey through California Bordeaux. Thus, we stop in the Napa Valley, which of course, is the centerpiece for many discussions...
