After the tragic fires, it’s important that people continue to visit Napa Valley. Rutherford was spared in the recent disaster. Set almost in the middle of the valley between Nap... Read More
So there I sat in the friendly confines of Club Fais Do Do — the Los Angeles venue where regular burlesque shows, courtesy of the Peepshow Menagerie production company, invariabl... Read More
I just can’t help it: I must pursue this line of reasoning: If the fowl royal of Thanksgiving — the ruler of the feasting table — is the turkey (which I always thought should... Read More
Really Big Lunch: The Roving Gourmand on Feed and Life, by Jim Harrison (hardcover) Origin: A Novel, by Dan Brown (hardcover) Thrill Me: Essays on Fiction, by Benjamin Percy (pap... Read More
(Part 2 of a 3-part series on the complex relationship between animal shelters and activists.) WHO WILL STEP UP FOR THE ‘PROJECT DOGS’? When Oakland Animal Services (OAS) post... Read More
We are coming in full-speed ahead to the holiday season! With family and friends starting to gather this time of year, holiday hosts want a warm, welcoming home atmosphere. Aside f... Read More
BATTLE OF THE MID-WAY In recent months, the Trump administration and congressional Republicans have been trying to hammer out details of their proposed tax legislation. The fate of... Read More
When I was growing up, family dinner was a priority for our family, and it happened at least five or six times a week. In high school, before we left for the football game or the m... Read More
Picture this: you’re cutting strawberries and you accidentally slice your thumb. The pain isn’t terrible, but the cut looks deep. It’s bleeding badly. So what do you do? Do y... Read More
As the holiday season approaches, those of us who cover the movie industry can be thankful the quality of the releases increases. It’s that time when we see the bulk of contender... Read More
The Asian Art Museum’s Couture Korea exhibition is a history lesson through fashion. Traditional culture is still relevant in modern Korea, and the traditional styles weave the ... Read More
The traditional Thanksgiving meal of turkey and all its accompaniments makes for interesting, if not challenging, wine pairings. The lean turkey breast meat suggests something whit... Read More
Fall is my favorite time of year, and Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday (it’s like Christmas without all the hustle, bustle, and hassle). Many cooks prefer the seasonal bountie... Read More
We’re all used to wine bars and restaurants pairing wine to match specific dishes, but what if one were to select the varietal first and then create a dish to either complement o... Read More
NORTH BEACH Are you ready for this beautiful new wine bar that feels as if an Austrian chalet was dropped into North Beach? Owners Jay Esopenko and Melissa Gugni (Union Larder, Lit... Read More