The Napa Valley Opera House has a swinging August ahead with three jazz performances, the return of Ottmar Liebert and Luna Negra, theatre with the Lamplighters and several films. They’ve also announced a number of new shows for the Fall, listed below. Note that performance on Aug 9...

Having soft-launched last week, the kitchen is now ready to deliver Sunday diners something a little special—a 3-course prix fixe to help alleviate the pre-Monday blues. Menus will rotate (and price may vary slightly) but make sure to follow them for updates and changes! Here was...

In this issue, dashing wine country Chef Andrew Wilson of Carneros Bistro Wine and Bar channels his inner Madmen character Roger Sterling as he chillaxes at the wine bar and frolics by the pool with our gorgeous models. Featuring the clothes/shoes of Eli Thomas Santana Row and Donald J....

Recap and photos by Kanoa Utler People most often look for a favorite café in town they can call their own and after your first visit to “Craftsman and Wolves” your search may be just be over. From tasty pastries to oolong teas and all your favorite coffee house classics,...

By John Cloutman After a cooler and windier-than-usual spring in the Bay area of California, summer seemed to have finally arrived on Saturday July 7, 2012, just in time for the second annual Bay Area Barbeque Championship cook-off at Oakland Coliseum.  The Oakland A’s partnered with...

By Mary Orlin Yosh.  Ineke. Roxana.  If you are a perfumer lover, you may not know these names, but you should.  These women and other artisan perfumers like them are already rock stars in the world of niche perfumery.  They’re changing the way the world smells, and their influence is...

Summer entertaining is heating up, and with the Fourth of July holiday quickly approaching, who better than world-famous chef Mario Batali to reveal his tasty tips for entertaining this season? Part-time Michigander Mario Batali and Pure Michigan have teamed up to introduce recipes and party...

By Christina Macabenta-Dunham “Eat Good. Feel Good. Do Good.” touts Chicago-based LYFE Kitchen. The brainchild of a former investment banker and veteran fast-food execs, LYFE (which stands for Love Your Food Everyday) aims to transform the casual, quick-service dining landscape by offering...

Madonna’s MDNA Tour which opened in Tel Aviv on May 31st  includes over 700 costumes elements, six costume changes for the Material Girl and costume changes for the dancers with each song.  The show is already being heralded as her most stunning and grandest extravaganza ever. Longtime...

Photography and Recap By Jinggo Montenejo The Philippine Fashion Week is the largest fashion event in the Philippines showcasing over 70 of the top fashion and lifestyle designers. This is one of the longest running and most successful event organized by Audie and Joey Espino – brothers...

The Kor Group (Kor) will bring new life to San Francisco’s Mid-Market district starting June 2012 with A Temporary Offering (ATO), an exciting new pop-up concept that integrates virtually an entire city block and creates an urban destination on the ground floor of Kor’s newly acquired Renoir...

With just one day to go until what is set to be the biggest weekend of the year for London – the HM Queen’s Diamond Jubilee – businesses across London’s West End are getting ready to welcome over 2 million visitors from over 100 countries over the four day celebrations. New...

By Kaye Cloutman Photography by Vincent Gotti I’ve watched my good friend Chef Hoss Zare through the years, and borne witness to many of the milestones and challenges he faced in his restaurant career. Hoss is after all an open book, and he has an innate ability to make everyone feel...

To celebrate Manresa’s10-year anniversary, Chef David Kinch will host a nightly series of “Cooking with Friends” dinners from Wednesday, July 11—Sunday, July 15. On the first three nights, Chefs Michael Cimarusti of Providence in Los Angeles, CA; John & Karen Shields, who are opening a...

In the spirit of Robert Mondavi’s belief that wine, food and the arts are an essential part of American life, the 2012 Robert Mondavi Winery Summer Concert Series is thrilled to announce that multi-platinum singer, songwriter, and actor Josh Groban will perform a concert benefitting the The...

Photography by Matthew Brandalise GEV Magazine was recently invited as special guests at a fashion show bringing various collections from the young innovative graduating class of California College of Arts Fashion Department to an audience of highly regarded individuals in the local style and...

Event Photography by Eli Pitta Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco is launching its new signature restaurant with Executive Chef Adam Mali commanding the kitchen in the hotel’s stylish signature restaurant Brasserie S&P.  Mali brings national credentials and culinary artistry to the...

We’re currently going choco-loco for Kane Candy’s tasty chocolate cups! This newly launched treats are a quick & easy dessert solution for the home pastry chef in all of us. Simply fill empty Kane Candy Chocolate Party Cups with your favorite filling such as mousse, whipped...

By Kaye Cloutman Photography by Matthew Brandalise The Silverado Resort in Napa was a recent venue to a plethora of amazing and gifted individuals who were replete with passion for one thing ~ wine. The first family of California wine, ten young competing sommeliers from acclaimed...

The Top of the Mark Movie nights are back for a second year in a row—this year’s theme is Classic Movies and so the series will kick off on Tuesday, May 29 at 7:30 p.m. with Part 1 of Gone with the Wind. There is also a complimentary wine tasting beginning at 5:30 p.m. Enjoying a movie at Top...

Some of the biggest names in music walked the red carpet at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday May 20, 2012. The ABC telecast included performances from Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Justin Bieber, LMFAO, The Wanted, Nelly Furtado, Usher,...

By Kaye Cloutman Slideshow images by Vincent Gotti Eight illustrious designers from the Bay Area joined forces once again recently to provide a surge of excitement for the local fashion industry. The Black V Fashion show showcased collections inspired by the beauty and chic mood of BLACK to...

By Regard Tang Video Slideshow Images by Matthew Brandalise Event Images by Michael Pingue Arriving at the distinctive 1313 Main Wine Bar in Napa last Wednesday was without a doubt a refreshing reward especially after our seemingly endless two and a half hour traffic-jammed trip from the...

For more than 40 years, the wines of Kenwood Vineyards have been ambassadors for Sonoma wine country. Now those who enjoy Kenwood Vineyards wines have the opportunity to share their appreciation in their entries to the Kenwood Vineyards “GO TO” Sonoma Contest. The contest begins...

Evolution of Fashion 3 comes back to the Bay Area! EVO 3 is dedicated to the promotion of local fashion designers and artists. This year, located at the St. Mary’s Event Center, St. Francis Hall, The Fashion Industry bonds with the Cancer Community! The theme for this Evolution event is...

By Karina Mendoza Calayag Images by VCrown Photography Imagine being transported to soothing salty breezes in the warm islands of Greece, France’s historical wine mecca the Rhone Valley and California’s sunny Central Coast all at once?  Sounds like a dream doesn’t it?  Well, let me tell you,...

Every month, Artistic Edge is participating in the Bothwell’s Art Happens and in May with the focus on the “Art of Fashion”.   Many award winning artists will be participating showing off their textiles and couture wearable art.    But in addition to the textiles, there will be artists that...

Monk’s Kettle is offering a Beer Pairing dinner on May 21 at 6:00 p.m. with Great Divide Brewing Company (based on Denver Colorado), featuring a 5-course menu featuring 6 brews not normally available in the Bay Area market: Hades-Belgian Style Golden, Colette Farmhouse Ale, Hoss Rye Lager,...

Andrea Bocelli, the world’s largest-selling classical artist of all time with over 70 million CDs sold, has introduced a new line of wines with his brother, Alberto Bocelli. Since 1881, the Bocelli family has made small amounts of classic Italian wines on their Tuscan estate.  Now, for...

On Sunday May 13th, it’s time to celebrate Mom with a little extra love. Why not pamper her and invigorate her senses with a chic floral arrangement filled with luxurious beauty products? 1. 16″ x 5″ x 9″- $110.00 with New! LIERAC Paris Lait Sensoriel Body Lotion (a...