Imagine an eco-terrorism, fictional plot to destroy the Domaine de la Romanée Conti – Burgundy’s tiny, storied vineyard that produces some of the most expensive, exquisite wines in the world. Now imagine that the plot was real, though not eco-terrorismm, but small town French...

Fourteen former chef’testants from Bravo’s Emmy® Award-winning series Top Chef  – including Casey Thompson, chef of newly launched San Francisco restaurant Aveline – will set sail on one of four exclusive Celebrity Cruises vacations beginning in July 2014 as part of the “Top Chef...

As summer comes around, Waterbar restaurant is saluting the season with their new “Sunny Patio Beer Days.” Inspired by amazing local breweries, Waterbar is scheduled to host San Francisco-based brands on their bright and beautiful patio during the summer months. From 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. on...

Images courtesy of Gamma Nine Photography Eat Drink SF, formerly known as SF Chefs, is excited to announce the full lineup and programming details for this year’s week-long festival. In its sixth year, this well-known Bay Area food, wine, and spirits festival, will be held July 27...

Images by Frankie Frankeny for Chronicle Books Three and a half years in the making, Yigit Pura – Executive Chef and Owner of Tout Sweet Pâtisserie – announced today that his new cookbook, “Sweet Alchemy,” will be available in-stores and online beginning Tuesday, August 19, 2014. Featuring...

Images by Brian Wong Photography Chuck Stilphen, founder of craft beer meccas Øl Beercafe, The Trappist and Trappist Provisions and Mikkeller Bar SF, opened his newest barbecue/craft beer hall Perdition Smokehouse last Friday, June 20. Perdition Smokehouse has an easy and casual vibe where...

La Toque Executive Chef and owner Ken Frank is pleased to announce “The State of American Foie Gras,” an educational culinary event to be held on-site on Saturday, July 5.  The event marks the second anniversary of the passage of California S.B. 1520, which banned the sale of foie gras...

Images by Tara Luz Stevens | Drew Altizer Photography Jessie Black has opened her eponymous boutique on Sacramento Street. The store marks Black’s first retail location and will serve as a resource for a handpicked selection of bedding, cashmere and home accessories. The concept of the store...

Images by Drew Altizer Photography The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco present Modernism from the National Gallery of Art: The Robert and Jane Meyerhoff Collection, an exhibition of 46 paintings and sculptures by many of the leading figures in postwar American art. The de Young is the sole...

Rising star chef Alexander Alioto will open Plin in late July 2014 in San Francisco’s Mission District. Inspired by his family heritage and his extensive travels and stages throughout Europe, Plin will be a neighborhood restaurant specializing in Italian seafood and handmade pasta dishes. A...

Images by Drew Altizer Photography The Homeless Prenatal Program (HPP), a family resource center for low-income and homeless families since 1989, celebrated its 25th Anniversary of service to the community at its annual Our House benefit. In the spirit of this silver holiday, the agency threw...

Just in time to usher in the 4th of July weekend, CADET wine + beer bar will be opening for business on Wednesday, July 2nd. CADET is located between First and Franklin Alleys in downtown Napa and is the brainchild of two food and wine industry veterans: Colleen Fleming of Kelly Fleming Wines...

Chef Joshua Skenes and Partner/Wine Director Mark Bright are announcing the latest special events they are each spearheading at Saison. Bright is starting a series of wine dinners that will highlight the special relationships he has established in the wine industry through the years, while...

Images by Diana Mulvihill for Drew Altizer Photography On Thursday, June 12th, 2014, Barry’s Bootcamp hosted a cocktail party to celebrate the grand opening of the San Francisco location and the first location to open in the Bay Area. The opening party attracted approximately 150...

Photography by Tubay Yabut Jessup Cellars’ Dress to the Vines Weekend returns to their relaxed, yet stylish hometown of Yountville where great wine, fine food, exceptional art and wine country fashion takes center stage. The June 26 through 28 weekend kicks-off poolside Thursday evening with...

The newest fine dining restaurant in Glen Ellen is set to open June 24, 2014. Chef Adolfo Veronese will open Aventine Glen Ellen in the revered 170-year-old Gristmill in Jack London Village. Chef Veronese will be serving his popular, modern interpretation of classic Italian dishes like...

Images by Drew Altizer Photography With more than 30 incredible hats and outrageous costumes and wigs, the City of San Francisco salute 40 years of Steve Silver’s Beach Blanket Babylon with a special public celebration last June 6 at San Francisco’s City Hall. Foam San Francisco Skyline Hats,...

Oxbow Public Market, located at 610 First Street in the Oxbow District of downtown Napa, has announced that Eiko’s Seafood Market and Sushi Bar will open at the Market in late fall 2014. Eiko’s Seafood Market and Sushi Bar is the second location for Eiko’s Modern Japanese Cuisine, after their...

By Allison Cartagena Photography by Christian Thomas and Mehrban Jam The Show I recently had the pleasure of attending this wonderfully organized show and gained the oportunity as well to see a few behind-the-scene looks at the pieces provided by stores such as Scotch & Soda, Anne...

By Genevieve Dee Images by Susana Bates and Sandra Garcia of Drew Altizer Photography Joie de Vivre Hospitality has recently added another gem in their collection of boutique hotels. Nestled in downtown Palo Alto, The Epiphany is its latest addition. Up close, its sleek facade has metal...

By Caity Shreve of Moi Contre La Vie Images by Drew Altizer Photography | SF Wire Walking into the St. Regis Polo Cup Preview you immediately get transported to a tent on the sidelines of a Polo tournament in the country. The Yerba Buena Terrance of SOMA’s St. Regis Hotel was a warm, fragrant...

Castello di Amorosa announces its seventh annual Midsummer Medieval Festival on June 21, 2014. The festivities will commence at 6:45pm and last until 11:00pm, offering a wide array of medieval activities, including a full-contact Jousting Tournament, displays of horse and swordsmanship, and a...

Photo credit: AK Sandhu On July 17 and August 28 John Anderson and Tracy Wood Anderson of Woodhouse Chocolate will be sharing their expertise in lectures at Nimbus Arts in St. Helena. “This season we are proud to host Collector’s Café, a series of guest lecturers, fabulous visiting artists,...

LA fashionistos/as were recently treated to a hip garden party celebrated Norwegian style. The over-the-top stylishly organized bash included traditional waffles made and served by Waffle-Ida,  champagne by Nicolas Feuillatte and Moscow Mules by Smirnoff. The overall energetic vibe was...

The experiential marketplace, IfOnly.com which offers exclusive experiences to members passionate about food, wine and spirits, sports, entertainment, travel – and the A-list luminaries who stand at the forefront of each passion has two upcoming events we’re really excited about.  The...

Stylishly tucked into a food and wine ‘village’ in St. Helena at Cairdean Estate, The Farmer and The Fox opened on June 5 for dinner. Executive Chef Joseph Humphrey, GM Darrin Sander, Chef de Cuisine Jason LaBue, Beverage Director James Kendall and Proprietors Stacia Williams and Edwin...

By Tamara Gorman Strasser Photography by Lu Ann Henderson Our current issue shines a spotlight on Ohio – its friendly and passionate people, and the unforgettable overall experience we had. Here’s a rundown of awesome places to check out if you ever find yourself in their neck of...

By Tanya Matveeva Photos by Leonid Malashenok There is nothing better than having an opportunity to witness something grand; and what could be more splendidly grand than the discovery of new talent! On May 16th I visited the CCA 2014 Annual Fashion Show and was astonished by the outfits...