GEV Magazine Issue 7.0 By Gastronomique En Vogue Magazine 160 pages, published 3/20/2013 The hope we send to you this season is coming in the form of this our latest issue of GEV Magazine, replete with fresh spring ideas, recipes, imagery, interviews, and our unique blend of Food and Fashion. On The Cover: San Francisco’s Premiere Haute Couture Designer Colleen Quen showcase her celebrated creations at the Hotel Diva, Union Square San Francisco Photography by Vincent Gotti, Makeup by Carla Tersini and Hair by Josette Vigil-Jelveh Spring is finally in the air here...
The Miller, Street f...
posted by The Food Patrol
The team behind The Sebright Arms in east London has turned its attention to a new venue. It has just re-launched The Miller in London Bridge and following on from the success of the Sebright which arrived in 2011, The Miller aims to bring this formula...
B.R. Cohn Winery Ann...
posted by The Food Patrol
Bruce Cohn, as well as the entire Cohn family, is thrilled to invite guests to join them at the dinner table this summer for their Sunday Supper Series at B.R. Cohn Winery (www.brcohn.com). The Sunday Supper Series will take place over the next five...
Getty Family hosts J...
posted by The Glam Squad
Images by Drew Altizer Photography Ann and Gordon Getty hosted a small gathering with performances by Jake Heggie and Noe Valley Chamber Music . Kevin Fernandez, Amanda Walter, Andrew Witrak Karen...
Mendocino County Win...
posted by The Food Patrol
Mendocino County is just a few hours north of San Francisco, but on Tuesday, June 11, the very best in County wines, foods, culture and more will come together at the beautiful Golden Gate Club in the Presidio for the third-annual Taste of Mendocino...
The Ladies Who Power...
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By Kaye Cloutman Images by Drew Altizer Photography Maria Shriver and Jillian Manus recently hosted the Atherton Ladies Luncheon attended by some of the most prominent female movers and shakers of San Francisco and Silicon Valley. Why do we love it? Well...
Grand Cochon Return...
posted by The Food Patrol
Images by Huge Galdones/Galdones Photography LLC galdones.com June 16, 2013 is not your traditional Father’s day – the day represents a national holiday for farmers and chefs working to put heritage porc back on the menus. Grand Cochon, is the...
Be Drawn to the Char...
posted by Alla Vita Buona
By Kaye Cloutman Photography by Vincent Gotti To many folks, the name Mondavi denotes classic wine country royalty and a nostalgic legacy which I feel could never be duplicated in a million years. But recently the stars must have aligned differently...
Pork and Vegetable L...
posted by The Food Patrol
“When I was in college, two things—and two things alone—encouraged my two-hour drive back to my parents’ house at least once a month: laundry and lumpia”. “The need for clean laundry goes without saying, but no trip home would be...
Wishes in Wine Count...
posted by The Food Patrol
Formerly known as the Croquet Invitational, Wishes in Wine Country will combine elements of the previous incarnation of this event with some exciting changes to the format. “After twelve terrific years hosting successful events at Sonoma-Cutrer, we...
Noma Will Keep Chang...
posted by The Food Patrol
Noma is still changing everybody’s idea of food. And in the process, the city of Copenhagen is transformed from a gastronomic outskirt of Europe to a world class dining city. On Monday, April 29, 2013 in London, René Redzepi handed over the first...
Irish Hospitality
posted by Fluent In Fabulous
By Kimberley Lovato “I’ll let you in on a little know secret about Irish people…although we are known the world over for our conviviality in the pub, in true Ireland all conversations of note begin and end around the table and therefore sitting...
New York City’...
posted by The Food Patrol
Created by owner and culture connoisseur Hemant Phul (Masala Times, Earth Nightclub) and influenced by two vibrant northern Spanish regions, Plan B located at 244 Mulberry Street in New York City declares its own by offering a creatively twisted...
Top of the Mark pres...
posted by Alla Vita Buona
Summer movie nights are back with a splash for the third year at the iconic Top of the Mark lounge at the InterContinental Mark Hopkins. Guests are invited to an evening of wine tasting and a musical or nautical themed movie screening every Tuesday night...
It’s A Celebra...
posted by The Glam Squad
Visit Macy’s Union Square for an exciting cross-country tribute to the beloved traditions, unique people and icons of America through the eyes of fashion. Grab a seat at the runway and catch the latest must-haves from legendary American designers...
The Cinderella San F...
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By Kaye Cloutman Images by Drew Altizer Photography The San Francisco Ballet Association Board of Trustees and Heidi Tomasson, Artistic Director & Principal Choreographer, together with Suzy Kelems Dominik, Stephanie Barlage Ejabat, Shelby Gans and...
Benu Sommelier wins...
posted by La Dolce Vita
By Marilyn LaRocque Images by David Ramsey, David H. Ramsey Commercial Photography Bobby Conroy, 31, Sommelier at famed BENU restaurant in San Francisco, has won the national “2013 Best Young Sommelier” competition sponsored by The Société Mondiale...
Andaz Napa Debuts Ne...
posted by Alla Vita Buona
This May, Andaz Napa debuts its new summer music series on its expansive and stylish venue, Mercantile Terrace. An outdoor hideaway that features a sprawling California-style living area with comfy lounge seating and communal tables for larger groups,...
What’s Happening at the Row this May?
posted by Alla Vita Buona
The joys of warm weather hits Santana Row with outdoor music, new store openings and celebrations for Mother’s Day, Bastille Day and the Fourth of July. Splendid and Calypso St. Barth announce opening dates just in time to update closets for the season. The annual summer fashion show features 49ers star athlete Vernon Davis as a guest model and Mommy & Me returns in May with Clifford the Big Red Dog. Lunch + A Show on The Row Mondays, Tuesday and Wednesdays, through May 31 Participating Santana Row restaurants — including Sino, Straits, Village California Bistro, Pizza Antica, Pasta...
California Dreamin&...
posted by Fluent In Fabulous
By Kimberley Lovato Chef Matt Greco of Wente Vineyards might be from Texas, and spent a decade sharpening his culinary chops in New York’s best restaurants, but San Francisco’s got him now—and we couldn’t be happier. As the head chef at the...
Unite SF Design R...
posted by The Glam Squad
Unite SF brings together fashion and the philanthropic community of San Francisco to raise awareness and funds to help feed children in the poorest areas abroad. This united fundraising effort will help support The Lunchbox Fund, a non-profit agency...
Osso Steakhouse Gran...
posted by The Food Patrol
Images by Drew Altizer Photography Osso Steakhouse, a new venture from Jerry and Jennifer Dal Bozzo in partnership with Dante Serafini, aims to become a new favorite with San Francisco foodies and steak lovers especially. The restaurant offers a diverse...
Restaurant 1833 Team...
posted by The Food Patrol
On Monday, May 20, Restaurant 1833 down in Monterey is teaming up with San Francisco’s own RN74 for a super special guest chef dinner, bringing together two incredibly talented chefs and some pretty awesome wines. It’s the first time these two...
The 2013 San Francis...
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Images by Drew Altizer Photography Select guests were able to get a sneak preview of Herbst Manor at 2800 Pacific Avenue last April 25-26. This historic and iconic mansion atop Pacific Heights has been totally transformed by 24 of the West Coast’s top...
Iberica La Terraza :...
posted by The Food Patrol
Authentic Spanish restaurant, Iberica is bringing al fresco style Spanish dining to augment its branch in Canary Wharf’s Cabot Square. The new outdoor venue opposite the main restaurant is perfectly timed to coincide with the first glimmers of summer....
Skylark Wine Compan...
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Prospect restaurant, the sister restaurant to San Francisco’s Boulevard, will be hosting a wine dinner with Skylark Wine Company http://www.skylarkwine.com/ , a collaboration between Boulevard Restaurant Wine Directors John Lancaster and Robert...
49er’s Vernon ...
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When: Saturday, June 1, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Santana Row’s popular summer event returns for the fifth year with two runway shows featuring the season’s best fashions and celebrity model, Vernon Davis. A portion of ticket sales will benefit the Vernon...
Fish Story Napa pres...
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Award-winning cookbook author and San Francisco Chronicle cheese columnist Janet Fletcher will offer classes surveying the world of cheese at Fish Story, North Bay Bohemian’s Reader’s Choice winner for Best Seafood in Napa, on the second Tuesday...
Mixin’ it up a...
posted by The Food Patrol
By Gean Dee Images by Brian Wong of BW Photography GEV recently had the pleasure of attending the Semi-Finals of the 2013 Four Roses Bourbon Cocktail Competition created in conjunction with Starz Network for their hit show Magic City to identify the best...
9th Annual SummerTi...
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Episcopal Community Services of San Francisco is proud to announce details for the 9th Annual SummerTini event and auction benefiting CHEFS (Conquering Homelessness through Employment in Food Service) and ECS. SummerTini will take place at the...
Food & Wine’s Chefs Club Announces Seas...
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Chefs Club by FOOD & WINE in Aspen, Colorado, announces its new lineup of brilliant guests chefs; all have won FOOD & WINE’s prestigious Best New Chef award, honoring the country’s most promising up-and-coming talents. This is the third season of FOOD & WINE Best New Chefs to curate seasonal menus at Chefs Club since the restaurant opened in June 2012, bringing the FOOD & WINE brand to life. The new menu will debut at Chefs Club the weekend of the 2013 FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen, June 14-16, featuring signature dishes by Jason Franey (2011) of Canlis in Seattle, Viet...