She’ll greet you with champagne, serve up dishes worthy of fine dining, and clean up like she was never there. Her secret? Passion, preparation, and years of experience in every kitchen role…
Haute Cuisine
In the center of Midtown, surrounded by concrete and glass, Le Jardinier doesn’t compete with the clamor of New York City. It carves out quiet. This garden-like restaurant offers something rare in…
Nothing says “Italian vacation” quite like delicious food in gorgeous places. What’s even better? Hands-on instruction with a chef so you can make classic Italian dishes at home. To get it right—which…
Coined as Union Square’s luxury landmark, Taj Campton Place is just steps from luxury shopping, dining, and iconic city attractions. Yet, in an area with so much buzz, it offers a balance…
In a cuisine-rich city as vibrant and eclectic as San Francisco, it’s not often that a restaurant surprises. With so many culinary gems scattered throughout the city, it feels like a rarity…
Nestled in the natural beauty of Browns Valley, Blue Ruby Farm offers a unique retreat as the region’s first farm stay. Opened last summer in the Sierra Foothills and just a 2.5-hour…
As the sun began to dip below the horizon, casting a golden hue across the Caribbean Sea, I found myself enveloped in the ethereal beauty of Etéreo, an Auberge Resorts Collection property.…
Prelude, the latest venture from the Omakase Restaurant Group, offers a fresh interpretation of Southern cuisine within a sophisticated, contemporary setting at San Francisco’s The Jay Hotel. Chef Celtin Hendrickson-Jones, deeply inspired…
Having lived in Mexico City for several years and delving deep into the culinary culture, I was thrilled to have received a copy of Convivir: Modern Mexican Cuisine in California’s Wine Country…
While not all wineries in northern California offer food pairings, some do much more than provide them; they hire onsite chefs and create culinary experiences typically found in full-service gourmet restaurants. And it’s not just the wineries; restaurants are raising the bar high, too.
Nestled in the heart of downtown Napa on revitalized First Street, a new hospitality concept is revolutionizing the region’s luxury food and wine scene. The Gentleman Farmer Bungalow, A Studio for Gustatory…
Atop a hill at southern tip of Sonoma County, close enough for a date night from anywhere in the Bay Area, an elegant experience for the eyes, ears and taste buds awaits.…