Next London food truck sensation to set up permanent shop is the South African bunnychow, in Shoreditch’s BOXPARK. The bunny chow is said to have been invented in 1940’s Durban, when Indian sugar workers were looking for something sturdier than rotis to transfer their lunch from pot to...

October marks the true change in season in Northern California, and to commemorate fall, Lark Creek Restaurant Group will offer special menus at participating restaurants highlighting the earthiness of autumn by pairing of Pinot Noir and wild mushrooms. October 1, 2013 will mark the inaugural...

Presentation Hôtel SAINT JAMES / PARIS From 28th September 2013 to 2nd October 2013 The BASILSODA woman is exploring new grounds this season, in search of a lighter attitude and a sense of freshness.  Explosions of color, sleek tailoring, exuberant shapes compliments a youthful state of mind...

Executive Chef Louis Maldonado of Spoonbar at the h2hotel in Healdsburg www.h2hotel.com  has not only landed a spot on Top Chef Season 11, airing on Bravo on October 2—but he would like to get everyone staying at h2hotel “in the mood” for the season premier by paying homage to the season’s...

  In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Westfield San Francisco Centre in partnership with Giuliana Rancic and Bright Pink will launch a special series of Pink Teas Under the Dome on Sundays in October. Renewing the tradition of afternoon tea under the historic glass Dome,...

UNESCO World Heritage City Bath, in south-west England, will welcome some of Britain’s top chefs to its month-long food festival this October. Running the entire month, the festival will feature some of the most well-known names and talents in British gastronomy, including Bath-born...

Located within Mexico’s most exclusive beach community along the shores of Riviera Nayarit, The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort is pleased to announce its XIX International Gourmet Festival Puerto Vallarta – Riviera Nayarit Weekend Package.  Valid for stays November 22-24, 2013, the XIX...

Macy’s, OUT Magazine, the Human Rights Campaign, Project Inform, SF LGBT Center and The Trevor Project are kicking off the season in style and dancing to music by Bootie Mashup DJ’s A plus D! Check out the latest trends from Impulse and their top-name designers, including Hugo...

Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco is launching a series of special offers this October to benefit the American Cancer Society in their effort to save more lives from breast cancer. Throughout the month, The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco and Brasserie S&P will offer a selection of...

Battersea is getting a new French bistro next week from Franck Raymond who has named the new Augustine Kitchen after his grandmother. Expect French-style tapas together with more classic fare, focusing on produce from France’s Evian region where Raymond was born. Formerly head chef at Covent...

“The transparent quality of watercolor is one of the things that makes it so wonderful, I think, and also a kind of balancing act to paint with,” says well-known Orange County, CA watercolorist, Jill Rosoff. Jill draws inspiration for her watercolor paintings from surroundings near her home...

Images by Drew Altizer Photography Red Carpet Bay Area fashionista Marybeth La Motte recently put together a Fall Styling and Trunk Show featuring the fabulous Fall 2013 Collections of Max Mara and Marco Bicego where representatives from both brands presented the elegant and versatile looks...

The film Diana opened in Britain last September 20. Interest in the release has been brewing for far longer though, as the cast of the film have been spotted filming around Britain enacting the last two years of Diana’s life, and her romance with eminent heart surgeon Dr Hasnat Khan....

By Maria Serquen Photography by Nenaji Agbolabori The BCBG woman is a vibrant with a youthful sophistication and with next year marking the 25th year anniversary of the international brand; it is only fit for BCBG Max Azria to return to its roots for inspiration. The collection celebrates the...

By Genevieve Dee The race for the America’s Cup, the world’s oldest sporting trophy is currently underway. The Kiwis are leading and are likely to bring the trophy home. Here to cheer them on is Sir James Hardy and his graceful and sophisticated wife, Lady Joan all the way from Sydney,...

By Marilen Taylor Photography by Noemi Enriquez On September 14th GEV had the great privilege of attending the Grand Opening of the The Park Bistro & Bar in Lafayette. We came prepared only with an open mind and eager taste buds and no preconceptions as to what the Park Bistro had to...

Jessup Cellars’ final 2013 installment of its inaugural TasteMaker Speaker Series is serving up of one of the hottest and health-driven culinary trends in America, fermented foods and beverages. On October 17th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, the Yountville winery will host The Ancient Art of...

Union Square SF presents F3: Fall Fashion Fest, an evening of fashion, food and fun! They’re celebrating fall fashion, local trendsetters, food and music by bringing together over 20 shops to stay open late and offer special events and parties with food pop-ups, gifts with purchase,...

Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco and Mt. Difficulty present a Winemaker Dinner Winemaker Matt Dicey will lead guests in a 4 course wine and food pairing featuring his award winning wines paired with the exquisite seasonal dishes of Executive Chef Adam Mali. Mt. Difficulty winery is located in...

All-vocal group MO5AIC (Mosaic) will begin a 12-month residency at LVH – Las Vegas Hotel & Casino on Friday, September 27th.  The five-member vocal band that has been described by Tony Bennett as “the best vocal group I’ve ever heard,” will perform a brand new...

The new Italian restaurant, deli and cicchetti bar opens tomorrow in Blackfriars’ Crowne Plaza London – The City Hotel. Executive chef is Alessandro Bay who trained under Michelin-starred Giorgio Locatelli. Expect authentic seasonal Italian dishes plus a drinks list featuring a range of...

As soon as the latest model steps off the catwalk at London Fashion Week, Somerset House is instantly transformed into an exclusive designer shopping and fashion experience: the Vodafone London Fashion Weekend, taking place between September 19-22. Attendees can shop some of the most coveted...

Beginning Sunday, September 22, Cook St. Helena will be offering Sunday brunch service from 10:00A.M. – 2:00P.M. Chef Jude Wilmoth’s 39-seat eatery has become an industry favorite amongst fellow restaurateurs and winemakers since opening in 2004. The new Sunday brunch menu has a strong...

Oakhurst Community Park will be filled with scores of booths offering everything from collectibles to local wine samplings and more at the 21st annual Oakhurst Fall Festival taking place October 12 and 13. The festival, formerly known as the Wine and Chocolate Festival, has grown to encompass...

Informational event for food professionals and enthusiasts to learn more about Fair Trade and its impact on growers, producers, and consumers. The event will culminate in a panel discussion with principals from Fair Trade companies including TCHO, Equator Coffees and Teas, Numi Organic Tea,...

By Maria Serquen Photography by Ramon Orlanes   The B Michael America Couture fashion show was the last event of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at the Lincoln Center and guests were still overflowing the Studio. Modern Impressionism is his aesthetic inspiration for his Spring 2014 collection, and...

Fogo de Chão, opening early 2014 The International Brazilian steakhouse opens its first Northern California restaurant at Santana Row, bringing the best of the centuries-old culinary tradition of churrasco to Silicon Valley. The 8,978 square-foot restaurant is being constructed in the former...