By Annabelle Marceno Pericin Opera lovers got serenaded by international tenor Christopher Bengochea of the Livermore Valley Opera (Don Jose in LVO latest production of Carmen) at Neiman Marcus’ fashion gathering in Walnut Creek last Thursday, October 17. Benogochea kicked off the fashion...

Images by Vasna Wilson for Drew Altizer Photography Libretto by J. D. McClatchy Based on the novel Dolores Claiborne by Stephen King By arrangement with Andrew Welch · Commissioned by San Francisco Opera Desperate. Passionate. Trapped. Dolores Claiborne is willing to do whatever it takes to...

SPQR’s Executive Chef Matthew Accarrino partners with James Beard Award-Winning Chef John Sundstrom of Seattle’s Lark restaurant for a guest-chef dinner featuring wines from Italy’s Nino Negri vineyards on Wednesday, November 6, 2013. Chef Sundstrom plans to serve dishes inspired by his newly...

The thirteenth annual Sonoma Valley Olive Season, a celebration of the olive harvest and an agricultural and epicurean showcase, will take place January through February 2014.  Encompassing a range of exceptional events, culinary thrills and Valley-wide promotions – from theBlessing of the...

As another ideal harvest winds down, the Napa Valley’s farmers and vintners are raving about the quality of wines resting in tanks and barrels, and area chefs are developing new seasonal menus to be showcased alongside Napa Valley wines at the third annual Flavor! Napa Valley, November 20-24....

Images by Drew Altizer  San Francisco power couple Ann and Gordon Getty recently honored Kenneth Cole and Maria Cuomo Cole in celebration of Kenneth’s new book titled: This Is A Kenneth Cole Production | Written by Kenneth Cole and Lisa Birnbach, Contribution by Diane Von Furstenberg,...

The Bay Area will host two events for the release of PICKLES, PIGS & WHISKEY: RECIPES FROM MY THREE FAVORITE FOOD GROUPS AND THEN SOME, the first cookbook from James Beard Award-winning chef John Currence. On Friday, October 25, Omnivore Books on Food will host Currence, who will speak,...

By Eileen Rogers On a crisp, beautiful autumn evening in October, we embarked on a rare and extraordinary dining experience called The Blind Café, a pop-up at The Center SF in the stylish Lower Haight district of San Francisco.  I arranged a double “blind” date with our friends Dale and...

Images by Jana Asenbrennerova for Drew Altizer Photography On October 10, SF socials and notable design world denizens turned out in force to celebrate the opening of Fisher Weisman’s Casa Acanto SF. The shop showcases an inaugural collection of furniture and accessories, inspired by...

By Genevieve Dee Images by Drew Altizer Photography  Sunny and Clear with a High of 75° The Bay Area Lyme Foundation could not have picked a more perfect day to hold its Second Annual Polo for Lyme Benefit.  Just as well, as the Silicon Valley based foundation had a jam packed afternoon...

By Donté R. Young Images by  Drew Altizer Photography High-end designs and even higher heels were at the forefront of style for this Fall’s Making the Look by Saks Fifth Ave. Stylist James Krohn pushed limits and emphasized new trends in his runway show featuring luxurious furs, overall...

By Liz Garbes Bernardo Images by Nash Bernardo  Five Restaurant, at the Hotel Shattuck Plaza in Berkeley, recently held a party to welcome their new culinary genius, Executive Chef Stephane Tonnelier. Chef Stephane was born and raised in Paris, and considers his grandfather, who used to be a...

By Kimberley Lovato Confession:  I have a girl crush on Joanne Weir. Writer, James Beard Award winner, world-traveler, chef and restauranteur of the fabulous Copita Tequileria y Comida  in Sausalito, California, and a fan of France and Prosecco too? Swoon! Joanne’s resume and food life...

Main image icon Copyright All rights reserved by mellow_stuff Jack London Square’s popular Pan-American restaurant, Bocanova, invites diners and guests to celebrate Halloween this year at the restaurant’s first annual Halloween Party on Thursday, October 31, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $28...

By Eileen Rogers Pssst!  I’ll let you in on a little secret I’ve kept for over a decade now…  Did you know that Castro Valley boasts a quaint little family-owned winery who has been crafting award winning wines since 1983?  Yep, they are called Chouinard Vineyard & Winery, nestled in...

The Fort Ross-Seaview Winegrowers Association announces that on Saturday, October 26th, wine lovers will have a rare opportunity to enjoy the acclaimed wines grown in Sonoma County’s newest American Viticultural Area of Fort Ross-Seaview. The event will take place at the historic Fort...

By Shane Emerson (HMM Model Management) Images by Drew Altizer Photography & Nash Bernardo As I donned my Pink Burberry shirt and prepared to attend Pink Fashion Tea under the Dome at Westfield San Francisco Centre to kick off National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I wasn’t quite sure...

Stephen Ibbott exhibited works from his still life series at the 2nd Annual Gallery House Exhibition “Truth, Light & Matter“. This show also included works by Ray Caesar, Joe Fenton, Gottfried Helnwein, Anita Kunz & Brian Richer. Stephen Ibbotts still life series takes a...

Euphorium Bakery, one of London’s oldest artisan bakeries has opened a new flagship bakery and café in the City’s Threadneedle Street this week. Located a stone’s throw from Bank tube station, the branch promises to bring the best of British baking to its new location. With hand-baked...

Neiman Marcus Walnut Creek, and the Livermore Valley Opera will hold a special fashion presentation amidst opera music featuring clothing for all your Fall 2013 special occasions on October 17, 2013 at 6:00pm. A special guest performance of critically acclaimed and prize winning...

Images by Drew Altizer and Claudine Gossett Bulgari North America President Alberto Festa together with Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer and Zack Bogue hosted a dinner and private viewing of The Art of Bulgari: La Dolce Vita and Beyond, 1950-1990 which was recently held at the De Young Museum Tower....

By Liza Bernardo Photos by Nash Bernardo  In this modern age of busy and fast-paced lifestyles, people are always on the lookout for a quick answer to satisfy their cravings for that healthy and delicious home-cooked meal. Now there is a solution; thanks to the endless tasty options offered...

Images by Tara Luz Stevens for Drew Altizer Photography On Wednesday, September 25th, Lyst hosted an intimate private party in a Jackson Square gallery for 70 local fashion and tech influencers to celebrate it’s online fashion marketplace – brought to life for one night only, in San...

Images by Jessica Annalee Photography Bay Area Lyme Foundation will host its second annual Polo for Lyme benefit on Sunday, October 13th from 12:00 to 5:00p.m at the Menlo Polo Club in Atherton, adjacent to the Menlo Circus Club with 100% of the proceeds going directly to the Bay Area Lyme...

During November, BANK Café and Bar at The Westin Verasa Napa, invites the public to participate in a canned food drive titled “Banksgiving.” This month-long promotion is an effort to support Community Action Napa Valley Food Bank (CANV), a nonprofit organization that provides services and...

The new cocktail bar and restaurant takes its name from its address of 100 Hoxton Street. It is the brainchild of the team behind Zilouf’s in Islington and promises affordable Asian fusion food. Executive chef Tim Yates and Francis Puyat, formerly of Nopi, have developed a concise sharing...

Global Green USA is thrilled to host its 9th annual “Gorgeous & Green Gala” on Friday, October 11, at the LEED-certified Bently Reserve in San Francisco. The Green Gatsby will be hosted by actress Rosario Dawson, actress Maggie Grace, actor Ian Somerhalder, Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom and...

If purchasing a ticket for a long flight to Germany sounds daunting, why not celebrate Oktoberfest in the neighborhood? Southside Spirit House is unveiling a delicious fall smorgasbord of Oktoberfest-inspired beers, concoctions and small plates.  Available in-house as of October 1, the new...