Best food and Zinfandel pairings at Epicuria might surprise you
One of my favorite events at the annual 4-day ZAP (Zinfandel Advocates and Producers) Zinfandel Fest in the city is Epicuria, an …
Bodega Bay – The Bay Area’s hidden gem for weekend getaways
As weekend getaways go, Bodega Bay doesn’t have the caché of Carmel, the affluent hippie vibe of Mendocino, or the international draw …
Zinfandel – a heritage grape worth preserving
The 21st annual Zinfandel Festival in San Francisco this week, sponsored by the Association of Zinfandel Advocates & Producers (ZAP), highlights why …
Sake: the ultimate wine with asian food
Sake isn’t really wine, it’s a brewed beverage, said Henry Sidel, uber premium sake importer and educator, “you have to take off …
Napa Valley road trip to the coast and Nick’s Cove
One of the luxuries of living in the Bay Area is that within a couple hour’s drive, one can be transported to a …