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    Bobby Conte: Rising Star

    Bobby Conte: Rising Star

    By David Landis– They say life is a cabaret. But it was anything but a typical cabaret night December 4 when Broadway star Bobby Conte took the stage—literally by storm—at…

    Moroccan Magic and a Sizzling Steakhouse, All in San Francisco

    Moroccan Magic and a Sizzling Steakhouse, All in San Francisco

    By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet– One of the great appeals of San Francisco is that when restaurant hopping, you can travel the world all within our city’s compact 49…

    Celebrate the Holidays with an Out-of-This World Wine

    Celebrate the Holidays with an Out-of-This World Wine

    By Leslie Sbrocco– 2014 Iron Horse Vineyards Stargazing Cuvée Brut Sparkling Wine, Green Valley of Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California ($195 in magnum) https://www.ironhorsevineyards.com/ Looking for an out-of-this-world wine experience? What…

    Holidays for the Foodie in Your Life

    Holidays for the Foodie in Your Life

    By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet– It’s hard to believe that the holidays are upon us once again. This year has flown by and now it’s time for those holiday…

    Cooking with Winter Greens

    Cooking with Winter Greens

    By Debra Morris– When you’re craving a big green salad, look no further than the leafy robust flavor of winter greens. These aregreen leafy vegetables that are seasonably available in…

    Words and Wine

    Words and Wine

    By Leslie Sbrocco– If you’re looking for a fascinating read while enjoying a glass of wine, reach for the new book, Crushed (Rowman & Littlefield Publishers). Penned by wine and spirits consultant,…

    Savoring Southeast Asia

    Savoring Southeast Asia

    By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet– Re-reading Somerset Maugham’s great novels (thank you, Tommy Bonk) re-ignited my passion for the South Seas. How fortuitous that my husband had a business…

    Bay Area Cabaret Roars Back with Meow Meow

    By David Landis– The venerable Bay Area Cabaret at the Fairmont’s historic Venetian Room is back—with a roar. That roar, of course, being the sultry Australian chanteuse Meow Meow, who…

    Fable Restaurant: Dining Al Fresco at Its Finest

    By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet — When it comes to dining, outdoor courtyards always beckon. There’s something about an off-street hidden hideaway, sheltered from the elements, that promises a…

    Castro Farmer’s Market: Mellow Mushrooms

    Castro Farmer’s Market: Mellow Mushrooms

    By Debra Morris– Button, shiitake, oyster, cremini, portobello, and many varieties of mushrooms can be found at your local farmers’ market. Mushrooms are a fungus, not a vegetable, even though…