Despite having only one evening in Talinn and arriving in a driving rainstorm, while being both sick with a flu and seasick from a turbulent ferry crossing the Bay of Finland that caused 95% of the passengers to turn blue (never, ever take the Linda Line from Helsinki to Talinn), the charm of Talinn immediatelyContinue reading “Greetings from…Talinn, Estonia!”
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Monday’s Neighborhood: The Plaza, Healdsburg, CA
At the convergence of four different major wine growing regions, Healdsburg can be considered Wine City USA. And yes, none of those wine regions are known as the Napa Valley. It is at this not-so-quaint feeling quaint town where the Alexander Valley to the north, the Dry Creek Valley to the west, the Russian RiverContinue reading “Monday’s Neighborhood: The Plaza, Healdsburg, CA”
Greetings from…Helsinki!
A century from now, 2012 may turn out to be a landmark year for the capital city of Finland, Helsinki. Indeed, who knew that Helsinki is so stylish? Stylish to the level of three years ago being voted the World Design Capital for 2012. Who exactly votes on such a name is exactly as vagueContinue reading “Greetings from…Helsinki!”
Wine of the Week: MJA Vineyards Serene Cellars 2010 Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Cruz, CA
A funny thing happened on the way to the 2011 Sauvignon Blanc from MJA Vineyards. The 2009 version came out very peach and apricot forwards, tasting almost as if it more of a Viognier mixed with some Roussanne to round it out. The 2010 Sauvignon blanc sports plenty of fruit– that would be one ofContinue reading “Wine of the Week: MJA Vineyards Serene Cellars 2010 Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Cruz, CA”
Greetings from…St. Petersburg, Russia!
While visiting St. Petersburg, I happened to be (attempting to read) reading for the first time Dostoevsky’s imposing novel on human honesty and character, Crime and Punishment. Amidst the glittering canals and thousands of camera toting tourist groups during the end of the city’s famed annual White Nights Festival, I kept imagining St. Petersburg inContinue reading “Greetings from…St. Petersburg, Russia!”
Plat du Jour: Wednesday August 29, 2012: Noteworthy End of August Dishes From Texas BBQ to Flour + Water
It has been ages since we last presented a dishes of the week segment. Amidst the travels around the U.S. and Europe, here are some recent highlights from San Francisco. This being the week before Labor Day, how about some good ol’ Texas barbeque too from the capital of bbq in the Lone Star State,Continue reading “Plat du Jour: Wednesday August 29, 2012: Noteworthy End of August Dishes From Texas BBQ to Flour + Water”
Monday’s Neighborhood: Westheimer, Houston, Texas
For those of us who meticulously hand select specifically where we dine and drink when visiting a new city, we often don’t even take into account where a restaurant or bar actually is located. I happened to select Hugo’s, Feast, Anvil, and the Hay Merchant as destinations to visit. I had no idea that theyContinue reading “Monday’s Neighborhood: Westheimer, Houston, Texas”
Greetings from…Bergen, Norway!
Almost directly west of Oslo some eight hours by curvy mountain road or an equally windy journey by train, Bergen is Norway’s second largest city and the gateway to one of the world’s magical natural treasure regions: Norway’s Fjord country. Whether it’s the expansive Sognefjord and its claustrophobic narrow side fjords or the equally impressive,Continue reading “Greetings from…Bergen, Norway!”
Restaurants: Farallon, San Francisco
What happened? That’s all our table could say at the conclusion of a recent dinner, shrugging our shoulders and staring into the marine fantasy world that is San Francisco’s ever popular Farallon Restaurant. The powerhouse trio of architect Pat Kuleto, chef Mark Franz, and pastry chef Emily Luchetti opened Farallon in 1997, and despite moreContinue reading “Restaurants: Farallon, San Francisco”
Cocktail of the Week: Margarita from Mansion del Rio, San Antonio
A margarita on the San Antonio Riverwalk as the cocktail of the week? There goes any thoughts of Trev’s Bistro’s high standards. Nope, this is the real deal. Margarita perfection can be found on the banks of that Americana touristy extravaganza known as the Riverwalk. Yes, Riverwalk cocktails tend to be more like what yourContinue reading “Cocktail of the Week: Margarita from Mansion del Rio, San Antonio”
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