By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet— “If you’re fond of sand dunes and salty air Quaint little villages here and there You’re sure to fall in love with old Cape…
Cocktails With Dina by Dina Novarr “Find out who you are and do it on purpose.” —Dolly Parton Before Christian Beaulieu and Jay Bordeleau opened a single bottle at The…
By Gordon Edgar— The big news in the cheese world right now is the end of almost a century of cheesemaking in Sonoma. Vella Cheese Company announced that it has…
By Johanna Klaiman— September at the farmers’ market is arguably the most confusing, and one of the best, times of year to shop. Although the first day of fall is just over a week away,…
By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet— Aren’t we lucky to live in the Bay Area? There are so many destinations within reach: Napa/Sonoma, Tahoe, Carmel/Monterey, Santa Barbara, Yosemite, Mendocino, and…
By David Landis, the Gay Gourmet— Remember back in the day when Napa wine tastings were free? The idea was that you’d traipse up to Napa, try some tasty wines,…
By Gordon Edgar— Last month, I took some time away from Rainbow to attend the annual American Cheese Society (ACS) Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. When folks come into the store and ask me…
By Johanna Klaiman— Another National Farmers’ Market Week has come and gone, arriving and departing almost as quickly as the season’s sweetest produce. At the Castro Farmers’ Market, the annual celebration fell right in the middle of another…
Cocktails with Dina by Dina Novarr— Somewhere off the coast of Africa, a hunk of brown algae the size of a small country decided this was its year. The Great…
By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet— Hasn’t everyone thought of travelling the world, and especially in luxury—even better, at sea? Lately, the luxury market for oceanic cruises is booming. Brands…
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