Haute Cuisine

Blue Ruby Farm

Blue Ruby Farm: A Culinary Retreat in the Heart of Nature

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…

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Review of Prelude SF: A Southern Journey in Fine Dining

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…

Convivir

Convivir: A Culinary Journey Through Heritage and Innovation

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…

Wine Country Elevates Pairings to a Tantalizing Art Form

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.

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The Gentleman Farmer Bungalow

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…

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Seasonal Wine & Food Experience at Ram’s Gate Winery

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.…