A Thirst for Life: Chatting with Theo Lee

“You have my permission to record because California is a two-party consent state,” Theodora “Theo” Lee tells me, laughing, after I ask her if I may record our interview. I’m...

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Plumpjack: Tasting Auction Napa Valley and Premier Napa Valley Wines

I loved the juxtaposition of this informal tasting of very exclusive wines—all of which were made solely for Auction Napa Valley (ANV) and Premier Napa Valley (PNV)—dating back to 1997....

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Vito’s Ristorante Italiano in Maryland

This was a terrific meal with friends at our local Italian bistro. I asked Chef Luca to make his homemade ravioli, which are clearly Michelin three-star in quality....

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Russian River Valley Part 4: Exploring Sebastopol Hills

Of course, the Russian River Valley (RRV) is a cool winegrowing climate, but the Sebastopol Hills neighborhood is cooler than most of the appellation’s neighborhoods. Located on the south/southwest side...

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The County Bench: Santa Rosa's Newest Culinary Hot Spot

When a new restaurant opens in town, you can be sure I am ready to make a visit. The downtown Santa Rosa restaurant scene has steadily been on the rise...

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Casa Cámara - San Juan de Pasajes (Spain)

Neal Martin explores one of the culinary institutions of Northern Spain with a novel way of delivering food to your plate....

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Bob Dylan on Wine

While it may have come as something of a shock to many people when Bob Dylan was awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize for Literature, it certainly wasn’t a surprise to...

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Hedonistic with the Gods - Amansara, Angkor - Part 4

Part 4 continues.... We decided that between the three of us sharing dishes, we could indulge in the entire menu for that evening taking in several Khmer dishes, as well...

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5 Best Pizza Places in Sonoma County

Being a self-confessed, wood-fired pizza lover—and having recently been inspired by Lisa Perrotti-Brown’s “Five Best Pizza Places in Napa”—I felt compelled to represent Sonoma County. Now, this list isn’t necessarily...

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Stewart Cellars Finds a Home in Yountville

During a rainy autumn week in Napa Valley, a blue, sun-filled sky opened up for a visit to the new Stewart Cellars “home” in downtown Yountville. Having officially opened in...

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