Helmed by a new chef, the dishes at Lucia Restaurant & Bar in Carmel Valley impart a sense of time and place.
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Travel can be a life-changing experience. Paragon by Modern Adventure offers unique culinary, creative and cultural destinations. Consider California wine country – ancient redwoods, dramatic coastlines, lush hillsides, vineyards as far as…
The Meritage Resort and Spa hosts the second annual Cabernet Classic Festive Weekend to Feature Master Sommeliers, Rare Wines, Winemakers and Chef-Curated Dining Experiences Benefitting SommFoundation The Meritage Resort and Spa, located at the…
By Sharon Seto Photos by Robert B Richards Summer in San Francisco is actually during FALL when I partake in a multitude of fun activities that LEAF me smiling! September and October…
Perfectly Paired Luxury When recommending wine tasting venues to family and friends, it’s challenging to come up with properties and estates that offer the same level of luxurious hospitality as that at…
Pair your tasting with an elevated culinary experience in Sonoma and Napa. In today’s market, many winery patrons seek more than just delicious wine flights and beautiful vineyards. They look for…
The first-ever Purple Urchin Festival in Mendocino explored the history and impact of the invasive species on our coast, inspiring both thoughtful discussion and delicious solutions.
In terms of culinary trends, the New York Times dubbed mushrooms the ingredient of the year as they foretold what we’d gulp and swallow in 2022 for better health. Their article How…
We all have our favorite wine glass, the one we reach for each day. It’s as much a part of the happy hour ritual as the wine itself. Some of us choose…
41 years of support for the Sun Valley Museum of Art. Featuring 50 wineries from throughout the Willamette, Walla Walla, Napa, and Sonoma Valleys, the Sun Valley Wine Auction recently wrapped its 41st…
BROMA’s Spanish-Portuguese menu takes guests on a culinary exploration through the Iberian Peninsula. After a consistent, 8-year, Michelin-star run at Mountain View’s Chez TJ, chef Jarad Gallagher felt inspired to explore a…
At The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco, a pretty terrace courtyard that’s open to the sky, is ground zero for raising a glass to the 250th anniversary of Veuve Clicquot, the famous French Champagne.…
The Napa Valley Film Festival celebrated the cast of the new series on Netflix “Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend” with an intimate wine country BBQ and toast to the eight-part series at…
Chef Jason Halverson welcomes you to The Vault Steakhouse, where every dinner is a special occasion ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE DURING SUMMER! THOUGH we are still dealing with remnants of the pandemic, summer…
Lexus, along with its Hotel Partners, Lexus Culinary Masters and Napa Valley Vintners, is hosting the seventh annual Lexus Culinary Classic: “Festival Style” on Fri., Aug. 26 through Sun., Aug. 28, 2022 at Cavallo Point in Sausalito, Calif. This…
Napa Valley music festival returns to Memorial Day weekend. Does it feel like we just celebrated BottleRock 2021? You’re not entirely wrong. With COVID-19 safety restrictions postponing last year’s festival to Labor…
Though currently shrouded in Millennium Tower scaffolding, International Smoke was easily found by the guests who packed the place on a recent Sunday night. No visible signage? No problem. Diners had no…
The Food Network star’s Thrive City fine dining restaurant exudes throwback glamour that guests find irresistible. It’s early Friday evening prior to a Golden State Warriors playoff game and Thrive City’s Miller…
Livermore Valley Wine Country’s “Taste Our Terroir” to feature food and wine pairing competition, winemakers’ dinner, and more July 14-17, 2022.
Set within a verdant 258 acre landscape of vineyards and majestic oak trees, Montage Healdsburg has the qualities of a remote sanctuary. The vibe is aided by the private, slightly uphill drive…