St. Helena, the premier travel destination in Napa Valley, welcomes the winter season in wine country with a slew of new visitor experiences, openings, holiday events and exciting promotions including the debut of luxury boutiques at Meadowood Napa Valley, a city-wide winery tour, and the...
15th Annual “Feast o...
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Olive Season in Sonoma Valley continues in January 2016 by hosting a series of events, including the 15th annual Feast of the Olive dinner at Ramekins Culinary School, Events & Inn in Sonoma on Saturday, January 30, 2016. Featuring culinary delights and exceptional wine offerings from...
Last-minute Holiday ...
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In case you haven’t noticed, Christmas is 9 days from now and if you’re in panic because you haven’t made special plans for your family yet, Here’s a list of places to check out to make your Bay Area Holiday much more festive and brighter! With these great offerings,...
Meet Joanne Weir for...
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Both a valuable kitchen resource and an inspiring armchair read, Kitchen Gypsy pairs 100 delicious recipes with Weir’s colorful stories, featuring anecdotes from her extensive travels through Italy, France, Morocco, and more, as well as memories from the first days of California cuisine. With...
A Taste of Aruba in ...
posted by The Food Patrol
By Kaye Cloutman Images by Brian Wong Photography With the holidays fast-approaching and the many demands that this season invariably brings, one might find that the best way to avoid the imminent stressful hustle-and-bustle is just to be stranded on an island. As crazy as that may sound, a...
Napa Valley’s Renowned Wine Merchant Kerrin ...
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K. LAZ WINE COLLECTION, a beautifully appointed Tasting Room and retail shop from former Dean & DeLuca Wine Director and industry insider Kerrin Laz, is opening in Yountville, CA. One of Napa Valley’s most beloved wine personalities and trusted consultants, Kerrin is making her collection of more than 500 wine labels – including some of the most coveted and hard-to-come-by bottles and her favorite undiscovered gems – available to the public for tastings and for purchase at the new shop. With a prime location on Washington Street in downtown Yountville, just steps away from Napa Valley hot spots like Ad Hoc by Thomas Keller, Redd by...
East Bay Chefs Sergi...
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Photography by Phi Tran Chefs Sergio Emilio Monleón and Emily Sarlatte, owners of Ñora Cocina Española, the popular Oakland-based mobile catering business, will open their highly-anticipated, first full-service restaurant: La Marcha, a rustic, neighborhood tapas bar in the heart of Berkeley,...
Top of the Mark at t...
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Top of the Mark’s Annual Summer Movie Nights Series takes viewers back in time to the British Invasion phenomenon of the mid-60s. The beginning of the counterculture was first introduced to the United States by legendary rock group, The Beatles. What began as a musical movement that spread...
Mochica celebrates P...
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In honor of Peruvian Independence Day on July 28, Chef Carlos Altamirano’s Potrero Hill restaurant Mochica is hosting Piscofest, a range of pisco-inspired experiences and specials from Saturday, July 25, through Wednesday, July 29. The event series kicks off with Opening Night on The Hill on...
An In-Depth Look at ...
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By Kathryn Besser Photos courtesy of Bite Silicon Valley and Kaye Cloutman Caryl Chinn, VP at Octagon Culinary and founder of BITE Silicon Valley, crafted a food event that charted novel and exhilarating territory. A culinary powerhouse and out-of-the-box thinker, Caryl clasped hands with...
The Mina Test Kitche...
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James Beard Award-winning Chef Michael Mina and Chef Partner Adam Sobel are joining forces to create the first pop-up concept in The MINA Test Kitchen, the group’s recently acquired space in the City’s Cow Hollow neighborhood. Truly a passion project for both chefs, the pop-up is inspired by...
A Pop Up Sensation T...
posted by Bella Vita
By Annabelle Marceno Pericin “Oyster in the Fog” and “Winter in Japan” sound like novels to be read on a lazy afternoon but are creations of Sacramento Chef Josh Bieker and are menu highlights for his pop up restaurant The Gallery by Josh Bieker. Inspired by his world travels, Bieker...
Santana Row’s ...
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Santana Row’s marquee summer event returns for the seventh year to a gorgeous new poolside: Misora, Santana Row’s newest resort-style residences, will be the catwalk location for the first time. Kira Klapper of NBC Bay Area will emcee the two shows, benefitting Pets In Need, an animal shelter...
Chefs Joshua Skenes ...
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After a month long successful Guest Chef stint at the eight-seat Chef’s Counter at Saison. Chef Joshua Skenes and Chef Jiro Lin have decided to take their collaboration a step further. Beginning Thursday, June 4, they will be joining forces and cooking together five nights a week (Tuesdays...
Scoma’s Restau...
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Scoma’s Restaurant, iconic San Francisco Restaurant, announced San Francisco- based chef and restaurateur, Gordon Drysdale, as new Culinary Director. Known for putting his stamp on multiple Bay Area Projects, like Buckeye Roadhouse in Mill Valley, Gordon’s House of Fine Eats in San Francisco,...
Marlowe Burger – Sco...
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By Kathryn Holland Besser Photo Credit Patricia Chang Baseball fans and foodies…rejoice! Located across from the Caltrain station (and close to AT&T Park), James Nicholas, Anna Weinberg and Jennifer Puccio’s newest collaboration, Marlowe Burger, occupies the former home of the trio’s...
Tom Colicchio Among ...
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Celebrated Chef and MSNBC Food Correspondent Tom Colicchio has been added to the Food Waste panel taking place Friday, June 5 as part of BITE Silicon Valley, the first-ever event to celebrate and explore the intersection of food and technology, June 5-7, 2015 at Levi’s® Stadium....
BottleRock Napa Valley Serves Up Roster of Top Che...
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Photography by Rey Del Fierro BottleRock Napa Valley has announced its star-studded culinary lineup and the addition of a fifth stage – the Williams-Sonoma Culinary Stage. Situated in the epicenter of America’s wine and food playground, BottleRock Napa Valley delivers a lineup of chefs, restaurateurs, winemakers, sommeliers, and craft brewers that is unparalleled in the music festival world. Michelin stars fly among the musical stars at the 3-day festival, May 29 through 31, in historic downtown Napa, California. “BottleRock Napa Valley is all about blending great music, food and wine,” said David Graham, CEO of Latitude 38. “For 2015, we...
Hello Kitty Cafe Tru...
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The pink Hello Kitty Cafe truck pulls into Santana Row from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, parking itself near Park Valencia. It’s the only San Jose stop on its current road trip. The mobile kitty cafe’s whereabouts have been obsessively followed by fans of the kitty character who...
Napa Valley Festival...
posted by Alla Vita Buona
Napa Valley Festival del Sole, a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the region’s cultural vitality, presents award-winning actor Kevin Spacey as the headline entertainer for its Annual Festival Gala at Meadowood Napa Valley on July 19, 2015. The celebration, Hollywood + Vine, will...
Off The Grid Launche...
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Off the Grid is excited to announce The Courtyard, their first-ever permanent market open seven days per week starting April 1. Operating within The Yard at Mission Rock, the new pop-up shipping container village is located at AT&T Park’s Parking Lot A, conveniently situated at the corner...
The Making of GEV Ma...
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By Annabelle Marceno Pericin It’s almost here! GEV’s Spring Issue 15 featuring cover girls Amelia & Dalia Ceja in partnership with Bloomingdales San Francisco. The spread will also feature the Mexican couture designs of Ana Cecilia Ortega. Check out behind the scenes of GEV’s cover shoot...
Celebrity Cruises to...
posted by Alla Vita Buona
Modern luxury vacation brand Celebrity Cruises is thrilled to announce its partnership with the upcoming 18th Annual Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF), taking place March 25-29, 2015. Celebrity Cruises is now the official cruise line of the renowned festival as a sponsor of its...
The Return of Off the Grid: Fort Mason Center ...
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Off the Grid, San Francisco’s premier organizer of weekly street food markets, is pleased to announce the return of two of their signature destinations events, Off the Grid: Fort Mason Center and Off the Grid: Picnic @ the Presidio. On Sunday, March 1, Off the Grid welcomes patrons back to Off the Grid: Picnic @ the Presidio. Every Sunday until November 1, picnickers are invited to enjoy the Presidio’s lush Main Post lawn, spectacular views of the bay, and the historic scene of the old post. Specialty items from San Francisco’s favorite eateries and food trucks, Mimosa and Bloody Mary drink kits, and live music from an onsite DJ make this a...
Be your own Valentin...
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By Josette Vigil Jelveh Photography by Vincent Gotti Product shots courtesy of Luz De La Riva The season of hearts is not only between two people. So ladies if you find you’re playing a game of solitaire this Valentine’s day, don’t stress. This is a great time to reconnect with that...
Burritt Room + Taver...
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Burritt Room + Tavern is offering a four-course dinner menu on Valentine’s Day for $65 and includes a glass of sparkling wine. Dishes include Foie Gras with Speck Ham, Pickled Turnip and Green Chimichurri; Sourdough Pancake with Brussel Sprouts, Garlic Chips, Pickled Mustard Seed and...
A Valentine’s ...
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Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco is pleased to offer Valentine’s Day Dinner in the Sky on February 14, 2015. Only three tables will be available for this unique dining experience in San Francisco’s third tallest building. Private sweetheart tables will be placed on the 46th, 47th and 48th...
New Wine & Chee...
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V. Sattui Winery will host a new series of wine and cheese classes with Napa Valley chef, Andy Wild, and V. Sattui Cheesemonger Keith Idle. Since the winery reopened in 1976, one of the features of V. Sattui is its impressive cheese case filled with 200 cheeses from around the world....
The 24th Annual Zinfandel Experience Tasting Event...
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The premier tasting event for Zinfandel lovers will celebrate its 24th anniversary, January 29-31, 2015 with four festive celebratory events over three days that feature a diverse selection of wines and styles from renowned producers and emerging wineries. The Zinfandel Experience provides opportunities for both new and seasoned wine lovers to embrace the varietal’s evolution. Set at the historic Presidio overlooking the San Francisco Bay and the iconic Four Seasons Hotel, the Zinfandel Experience is the largest single varietal tasting of its kind, bringing together top producers and wine lovers to celebrate America’s grape. “In response to...
Gift Ideas from Youn...
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A lot of us are trying to simplify; we don’t need more stuff. Happily, more and more people are gifting enlightening and inspirational experiences instead. Lucky recipients of gifts from Yountville, Napa Valley, could reign over a winery for a day and depart with wine that they create;...
KESS Inhouse is brin...
posted by Alla Vita Buona
KESS Inhouse is known for their awesome products that feature real art on everyday items such as home décor and pet products. Their connection to the artist community is unique and sets them apart in the home décor industry. Each product that is sold gives a royalty back to the artist that...
Holiday Gift Ideas f...
posted by Alla Vita Buona
A lot of us are trying to simplify; we don’t need any more stuff. Happily, more and more people are gifting experiences instead, adventures that will take your gift recipient’s passion to the next level. For wine lovers on your list who want more than they can get from a tasting at a...
GEV Magazine’s...
posted by Alla Vita Buona
In this Issue Summer is that time of year when people make time to relax and get doses of vitamin C by soaking up the heat of the sun. As GEV Magazine’s new Managing Editor, I am pleased to become part of this exciting summer issue as it is sizzling with everything summer including the...
Off the Grid: Public...
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Off the Grid is excited to announce a second Emeryville location with the launch of a Saturday lunch market at the Public Market. Starting Saturday, August 23, 2014 (and every subsequent Saturday), Off the Grid will bring lunch offerings from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot near the...
Ne Timeas Restaurant...
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Ne Timeas Restaurant Group, whose San Francisco concepts include flour + water, central kitchen, and salumeria, will host an afternoon of culinary workshops during Noise Pop’s 20th Street Block Party on Saturday, August 23, 2014. The second annual party celebrates the 20th Street community in...
One Extraordinary Ch...
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By Genevieve Dee Images by Brian Wong The Chef is Tim Luym of Poleng Lounge fame. Named San Francisco Chronicle Three Star Executive Chef and Rising Star Chef, Chef Tim has mastered asian dishes then adding his very own twist. Bringing Asian street food mainstream with a penchant for his...
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