Jan Birnbaum, Executive Chef at EPIC Roasthouse in San Francisco and recognized for his inventive and contemporary interpretations of steakhouse favorites, shares with us a recipe which is truly personal and inspired by his southern roots. The Lavender Pork Loin with Gingered Figs,...
Now Casting! Prime-t...
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Have you been perfecting your family recipes for years? Have you ever wondered how your signature dishes would stack up against those of a professional chef? From bangin’ BBQ to succulent soufflés, the hunt is on to find the best home cookin’ in the country. Get ready to take your...
Luce Restaurant Pres...
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Join Luce restaurant at the InterContinental San Francisco on Friday, April 19 for a special reception and dinner featuring Saintsbury’s signature wines paired with a four-course tasting menu by Michelin-starred Chef de Cuisine Daniel Corey. Join Saintsbury winemaker Jérôme Chéry for an...
Hotel Zetta Set To O...
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Viceroy Hotel Group announces the launch of Hotel Zetta San Francisco, a dynamic hub where work and relaxation co-exist. The 116 room hotel is positioned in the iconic convergence of SoMa, Mid-Market, and Union Square. An extensive transformation is underway, with Hotel Zetta’s opening...
Grgich Hills Estate Celebrates 90 years of Living ...
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By Kaye Cloutman Main photos courtesy of Rocco Ceselin When you finally have an opportunity to visit the winery of a brand you’ve loved and served to guests over the years, the feeling you’ll get upon entering its doors is beyond invaluable. Grgich Hills Estate has been one of my go-to wines for some time now, especially when I’m not very familiar with a restaurant’s menu. Their wines pair easily and beautifully with any dish and I am never disappointed because from whites to reds, Grgich Hills Estate’s wines are clean, natural and have great acidity that makes your mouth water, which is why it works well with food. The wine has also...
TO MARKET, A Media Skills Seminar for Culinary Pro...
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A brilliant food writer or talented chef may be able to whip up a perfect soufflé or write a recipe header that will move readers to tears – but can he or she do that in front of a camera while answering questions from a host and hitting all the right message points all in less than three minutes? A masterful media appearance takes skill and practice which The Lisa Ekus Group offers through their media training program. A special seminar on May 21, 2013 in Hatfield, MA will bring together a group of 12 culinary professionals to sharpen their skills by learning from veteran media trainer Lisa Ekus, who has worked with hundreds of culinary...
CHAYA Brasserie San ...
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CHAYA Brasserie San Francisco celebrates the anticipation of spring with a limited time-engagement, featuring a hanami-inspired menu of small plates, specialty dishes, and libations by Executive Chef Yuko Kajino. The celebration will kick off on Friday, April 5and run through Sunday, April...
Cochon 555 Fifth Ann...
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Photos courtesy of Galdones Photography (galdones.com) for Cochon555 |2013 © All Rights Reserved 2013 marks a culinary milestone: The fifth anniversary of Cochon 555, a one-of-a-kind traveling culinary competition and tasting event created to promote sustainable farming of heritage breed...
Shea Vaughn, The Mom...
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By Dawn Armstrong What comes to mind when we hear the word “Mom?” Do we think of fresh-baked cookies, laundered sheets, home cooked meals, and unconditional love? Or do we think of an entrepreneurial powerhouse with a heart of gold and a passion for health, fitness, and self-actualization?...
Black Tie Fun-Raiser...
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By Marilyn LaRocque Photography by Cashman Studio and David Becker, Wireimage (Nevada Ballet Theatre Annual Black and White Ball) Photography by Cashman Studio (Las Vegas Philharmonic Diamonds Are Forever Gala) Nevada Ballet Theatre’s annual Black and White Ball rolled out the red carpet for...
Wine707 at Robinson Family Vineyards
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Featured icon image courtesy of Vicki Strickland Perfectly situated under the face of the Stag’s Leap Palisades lays Robinson Family Vineyards hillside property. On the 78 acres you will find the highly visible outcropping of the Stag’s Leap cliffs. The hills are covered with aging oak trees, 7 acres of hillside vineyard, and their grandmother’s charming hand built log cabin. At the rear of Grandma’s house, dug into the mountain slope is the small boutique winery housing their estate grown wines, which consist of cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc and malbec. Their vineyard is located in an ideal setting....
Bistro Sabor – First Class Affordable Dining...
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By Kaye Cloutman Gourmet’d out!?? I’ve often been asked by a lot of people for modestly priced places to eat in Napa and I’m happy to say that I finally found one yesterday. BISTRO SABOR on first street – their food was totally off the hook and the customer service – priceless! Ariel Ceja (and the rest of the Ceja family) has made hospitality an art form. The great thing about it too is that if you feel guilty for indulging (believe me, you won’t be able to help it), there’s salsa dancing until 1:30 am to burn those calories away! Top picks are the carnitas and salmon tacos, and ceviche platter....
SACFW Fall / Winter Fashion Show 2013
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By Annabelle Pericin Photography by Quinn Ung February typically is the month when we exemplify love on Valentine’s Day, and Sacramento expressed their love of fashion this year by officially launching their fashion week at the end of February. SACFW had a packed week full of events which included a fashion forum, model boot camp, and a hair and makeup workshop. The Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter Designer Showcases featured local and Bay Area designers and left us anticipating next year’s Sacramento Fashion Week. The Fall / Winter Designer Showcase featured designs by Yennie Zhou, The Karisa Gold Collection by Karisa Gold, Tawnya Jackson for...
Restaurante Casa Elias – World’s Best ...
posted by Cocina Y Moda de VCrown
Images by VCrown Photography Casa Elías is considered the best Paella of the World. Cooked with socarrat, a crunchy layer of rice and local Saffron – the final piece is nothing like your usual paella dish. This restaurant only uses the best rice in the region and each paella, cooked on the spot in small batches over vine shoots, is given the kind of attention that can only result to a phenomenal fare! If you fancy rabbit and snails and celebrating extra special occasions – Casa Elias is the place for you. Location: Casa Elias Country: Spain Address: Rosales, 7, 03649 Monóvar, España Phone: (+34) 966.979.517 VCrown is a...
RIHANNA in Givenchy ...
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For her concert entrance, RIHANNA wears a black floor-length ruffled silk crepe cape with 3D collar embroideries and black nappa leather thigh high bootswith lacing details. Inspired by the house’s timeless organza cape, the custom made version for Rihanna is the first piece to appear on...
Unwine on the Weeken...
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Grill & Vine at The Westin San Francisco Airport invites guests to “Unwine on the Weekend,” offering all bottles of wine at half-price every Friday through Sunday. The special pricing is available with no restrictions on meal period or number of bottles purchased. Grill & Vine,...
Top 7 Delicious Reasons To Visit Sacramento (Hungr...
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By Annabelle Pericin Photography by Quinn Ung Besides being the state’s capital, Sacramento is centrally located about 90 minutes from San Francisco, 1 hour from Napa and just under 2 hours from Lake Tahoe. There are hidden gems and rising stars coming out of this town. While in Sacramento, here are a few to discover: Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters Besides getting a great cup of espresso, this authentic New Zealand style coffee house located downtown is much more. They are true coffee enthusiasts! Relocating from New Zealand, owners Andy and Edie Baker brought their passion for coffee to Sacramento when they were disappointed with the...
Max Mara Bridal Coll...
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Images by VCrown Photography Spring has sprung! And if you’re a hopeless romantic like us who revel in dreamy garden weddings bedecked in lovely bouquets of flowers and charming tables with vintage rustic centerpieces, you’ll see how the photos below only increases our desire and...
In Bloom – A Spring Editorial by Nicole Cook...
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Go behind the scenes with the outstanding team of Nicole Cook from Sacramento who delighted us with vibrant spring colors for our current issue. One of our top-notch submissions thus far. Watch the fabulous video by Ian Webb of the IN BLOOM Fashion editorial below. VIDEOGRAPHER: Ian Webb | ianswebb.com PHOTOGRAPHY BY: Nicole Cook | nicolecookphotography.com MODEL: Gabby Haugh MUA: Jill Briggs for Beauty Box Makeup Arts | beautyboxmakeuparts.com HAIRSTYLIST: Carie Bailon-MacDonald JEWELRY STYLIST: Molly Hills | stelladot.com/sites/mhills LOCATION: Eight American Bistro | eightgranitebay.com To see the entire fashion spread, check pages...
Hot off the digital press! GEV Magazine Issue 7.0
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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 at GEV Magazine! Here in the states, there is an old tradition called...
Executive Chef Adam ...
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Images by Tubay Yabut Photography Executive Chef Adam Mali of Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco’s Brasserie S&P is busy putting the final touches on an exclusive dinner menu after receiving an invitation to cook at the historic James Beard House in New York. To celebrate this tremendous...
Foreign Cinema Hosts...
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Foreign Cinema will host Jasmine Hirsch as guest sommelier on Thursday, March 28, 2013, to showcase wines from her family’s estate, Hirsch Vineyards. During the evening, Jasmine will be on hand to interact with guests, provide tasting notes, and pairing suggestions. The following wines may be...
A Mexican Culinary I...
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Photography by Alex Gonzales Baguio LOS DOS IS THE FIRST SCHOOL IN MEXICO DEVOTED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE CUISINE OF YUCATÁN. Featured widely in magazines such as Condé Nast Traveler, Travel & Leisure and Gourmet, and on broadcast television such as Oprah Winfrey’s Oxygen channel and with Rick...
Cook Like a Pro at F...
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By Marilyn LaRocque Photos courtesy of Caesars Entertainment If you immerse yourself in the multitude of “food” shows but struggle to duplicate what you see on TV— take heart! Food University at Caesars Palace on March 27-29 will help transform ardent foodies into culinary wizards in three...
Up front and on stag...
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By Gean Dee and Desarie Sy Featured Image courtesy of www.lasvegasweekly.com Charismatic, Engaging and Fist-Pumping! With his hair pulled back, clad in all black with a boldly designed button down shirt, seeing Chef Hubert Keller behind the turntables playing the young MC was something to...
Silverado Resort and...
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Beginning this month, Executive Chef Jeffrey Jake and Silverado Resort and Spa invite you to experience a special dinner series in partnership with several of the Napa Valley’s most notable winemakers. Each dinner, priced at $150.00, will include a four-course seasonally-driven menu with...
Wine Wednesday with Wine707
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Michael has been very busy navigating wine country these days. With the early bloom of the mustard fields and the sweet pinkish blush of the cherry trees, Napa has been one busy Winter for tourists and visitors. Today, we showcase three of his recently visited spots in the valley. Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley The setting is reminiscent of a home or a private club, framing a highly edited collection of furnishings and artwork. The furnishings, ranging from 16th century to mid-twentieth century, are paired with contemporary works crafted by today’s top designers. The collections of art on display include Napa Valley favorites, the best in the...
The Karma Chow Ultim...
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Karma Chow Creator and celebrity chef, Melissa Costello, introduces her new cookbook, The Karma Chow Ultimate Cookbook: 125+ Plant-Based Vegan Recipes for a Fit, Happy, Healthy You (HCI Books) – proof that planet-friendly fare is totally delicious as well as better for you. The over 7...
Laguna Beach Uncorke...
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Would you like to spend a month along the glorious coastline of world famous Laguna Beach, dine at 20 outstanding restaurants, visit 30 different wineries spanning California and globally — but can’t get the month off work or don’t have the vacation budget to cover it all? You’re in...
Fish Story Celebrate...
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Fish Story will offer every bottle and carafe of wine at half price during brunch, lunch and dinner service this March 2013. The promotion is available with no restrictions on the day of the week or the time of day. Guests are invited to take advantage of the restaurant’s comprehensive wine...
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