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    Queer Napa

    Queer Napa

    By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet— It’s that time of year again—Pride—when we get to celebrate all things LGBTQ+. San Francisco might be the epicenter for some of the best…

    Cheese Pride

    Cheese Pride

    By Gordon Edgar— When I started at Rainbow in cheese in 1994, the department wasn’t really notable. It had been shrunk at some point previously and all we had at…

    The Keepers of the House

    The Keepers of the House

    By Dinna Novarr— Every four years, FIFA hands the world’s biggest sporting event to a country and calls it a celebration of the beautiful game. Such countries have included Russia,…

    Portland: Epicurean Excellence

    Portland: Epicurean Excellence

    By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet— Portland, Oregon—a short aerial jaunt from our City by the Bay—conjures up so many portrayals. The hit TV show Portlandia captured the town’s quirky…

    Two Outstanding Wines to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Duckhorn Vineyards

    Two Outstanding Wines to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Duckhorn Vineyards

    By Leslie Sbrocco— When I started writing about wine more than two decades ago, one of my first memories of Napa was a visit to Duckhorn Vineyards. I remember being…

    Third Annual Rockridge Market Hall Indie Food Fest

    Third Annual Rockridge Market Hall Indie Food Fest

    Dozens of producers and makers of exceptional cheeses, olive oils, charcuterie, chocolates, spices, wines, sake, and cocktails were represented at the Third Annual Rockridge Market Hall Indie Food Fest in Oakland on…

    The Spinnaker: A Piquant Pelican Pod Port

    The Spinnaker: A Piquant Pelican Pod Port

    By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet— You’d think that finding a decent place to dine on the waterfront on San Francisco Bay would be easy, right? There’s Waterbar on the…

    Myths in the Bottle: Rethinking the Worm

    Myths in the Bottle: Rethinking the Worm

    By Dina Novarr— Every year, around the first week of May, American bars drape themselves in green, white, and red, pour margaritas by the gallon, and toast to Mexico. Somewhere…

    Cherries, Blueberries, and Apricots

    Cherries, Blueberries, and Apricots

    By Stella Singer— The season is picking up at the Castro Farmers’ Market! New seasonal vendors are popping up, and, as we head into summer, you will find a greater variety of…

    Rick Lafranchi of Nicasio Valley Cheese Company Will Be Missed

    Rick Lafranchi of Nicasio Valley Cheese Company Will Be Missed

    By Gordon Edgar— There is a lot of news to share this month, and, outside of some sale prices, none of it good. Sorry in advance. Starting out with a…

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