By Chef Cocoy Ventura Last night, I learned about Craig Ramini’s passing, founder and cheese maker of Ramini Mozzarella, with utter disbelief. Though I met Craig three years ago, along with his partner Audrey, as well as the beautiful buffaloes at his ranch in Tomales Bay, there’s...

The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, in conjunction with DINE, the developer of Punta Mita Resort, and Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau have announced the third annual Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic to be held from April 11-14, 2013. This...

For couples visiting San Francisco who are feeling romantic—or a little bit racy—Hotel Fusion, a sophisticated boutique hotel in Union Square, has just introduced a selection of playful experiences and amenities with its new “Love or Lust” Package. The customizable package...

By Cocoy Ventura On top of being a wife, a mother of two young adult boys, owner of a dental practice, a devoted music student, and her religious daily walks, Janine Barrera Castillo finds no excuse not to pursue her first love, painting. Now that one of her boys is in college and one about...

Featuring Catherine Howe “Recent Paintings & Unique Prints from the Proserpina Series”, and other works from Gallery House artists. Gallery House Manager Belinda Chun announced the gallery’s Spring 2013 exhibition—showcasing selected artists of Gallery House and a special focus on...

With so many people looking for ski holiday deals at this time of year, we asked the experts at Neilson Holidays to give us the scoop on some top New Year holiday destinations give us their upcoming ski fashion trends, helping you look cool on the slopes in 2013 as you celebrate the New Year...

The Peninsula Hotels celebrates its Chinese heritage and rings in the Year of the Snake with inspiring initiatives and special décor throughout the holiday period, along with music, food and activities on the most auspicious date of the year, 10 February 2013. Luxury shopping stays, special...

With the holiday season in full swing, Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is inviting shoppers to visit one of their 10 Bay Area locations to pick up last minute gifts. Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is carrying an assortment of beautifully wrapped holiday gifts including Masterpiece Truffles, Star...

Holiday happiness and the spirit of giving can be found at Santana Row in December with events and celebrations that include the Menorah lighting ceremony and shopping specials that benefit local charities. 49ers star Vernon Davis opens Gallery 85, an art gallery, with a fundraising event on...

Known as one of the Southeast’s most beloved and storied holiday travel destinations, Christmas at Biltmore is set to begin on November 3, 2012 and will run through January 1, 2013. Candlelight Christmas Evenings, offering evening candlelight tours of Biltmore House, take place November...

Brix (www.brix.com) will be serving a special three-course prix fix ($65.00) Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday November 22, 2012. The Thanksgiving menu will be served from 2:00pm to 8:00pm. Their menu is complete with Thanksgiving classics and ingredients straight from the Brix gardens with an...

By Chef Cocoy Ventura Photography by Pierre Gussman Fearing the traffic to Napa Valley coming from San Francisco on a Friday afternoon, which is the stuff of legend, I made a point to head out hours early to try to beat the rush. As it turns out the traffic was no big deal that afternoon, and...

In keeping with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s holistic approach to wellness at the  award-winning Spas at Mandarin Oriental, Shaolin Master Hu, from Mandarin Oriental, Sanya will visit Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco between  October 30 to  November 1, 2012to offer a variety of educational...

Winter in San Francisco would not be the same without gliding across the ice with family and friends at the Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square presented by Alaska Airlines. The ice skating season begins Wednesday, November 7, 2012 and runs through Monday, January 21, 2013. This holiday...