A closer look at 27 wineries damaged by Wine Country fires
Across Napa and Sonoma, vintners finally were able to return this past weekend to fire-scarred Wine Country to see firsthand the fate of their wineries and vineyards. On Monday, four more confirmed...
View ArticleMorgan Hill’s new Grapevine wine and cheese bar
Fans of Valerie Evans’ shuttered boutique wine and artisanal cheese bar in San Jose’s Willow Glen neighborhood have reason to celebrate: The Grapevine has just re-opened in Morgan Hill. Evans closed...
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Halloween party: How to build an edible skeleton platter
When it comes to ghoulish Halloween party food, there’s no shortage of severed fingers, bloodshot eyeballs, creepy spiders and wicked witch’s brew. This year, why not up your entertaining game and...
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4 great new Bay Area burger bistros
There’s no denying our love affair with the burger. Here in the Bay Area, there’s serious competition when it comes to who does it best, from the quality of the grass-fed beef and local cheese to crisp...
View ArticleTestarossa, Byington wineries to offer fall classes
You don’t have to go to U.C. Davis to learn about wine. These wineries offer oenophile courses on everything from wine tasting to winemaking basics. There’s no homework — and you get to drink wine...
View ArticlePalms Springs’ 2018 Modernism Week tickets go on sale Nov. 1
Sure, the Coachella music festival is a big deal. But Palm Springs’ Modernism Week is one of the city’s signature events. Tickets ($25 and up) for the eagerly-anticipated 11-day architectural, design...
View ArticleNapa: Halloween wine and cupcake pairings at Liana Estates
Champagne and oysters. Cabernet and steak. Red velvet cupcakes with rose? Cupcake and wine pairings are officially a thing, at least at Napa Valley’s Liana Estates. In the aftermath of the North Bay...
View ArticleNapa Valley’s ‘Santa Train’ heads to North Pole
In the post-wildfire aftermath, Napa Valley wineries and businesses are reopening, ready to welcome visitors back to wine country. And with the holidays around the corner, the Napa Valley Wine Train...
View ArticleReview: Nobu Palo Alto is a luscious but pricey affair
When a celebrity chef opens a restaurant, it’s always a big deal. Once word got out that mega-chef and restaurateur Nobu Matsuhisa was headed to the Peninsula, anticipation levels climbed off the...
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7 Perfect non-traditional Thanksgiving wine pairings
Forget the usual chardonnay and pinot noir. A non-traditional Thanksgiving menu —whether it involves Cajun fried turkey, prime rib or creamed kale —calls for an unexpected wine. So pop the cork on a...
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