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…
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…
By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet– It’s more than 50 years after the Summer of Love but Sausalito’s The Trident restaurant and bar is still groovy, more than a generation…
The Gay Gourmet for the San Francisco Bay Times, David Landis, recently reviewed three gins produced in the Bay Area: Gray Whale, Loch & Union, and Junipero. See if you…
By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet– Gin: the mere mention of it divides cocktail enthusiasts into two groups—those who love it (me included), and those who don’t. Trust me, I…
By Debra Morris– When the seasons change from summer to fall, persimmon trees begin to burst with gorgeous, bright orange fruit. Their autumn colors just shout, “Fall is here!” Your…
By Leslie Sbrocco– 2018 Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California $60 https://tinyurl.com/4nczwax2 When talking about California classics, Jordan ranks among my top-tier list of producers. Since 1972, they…
By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet– While San Francisco has a plethora of Mexican dining destinations, restaurants that specifically highlight the cuisines of Jalisco and the Yucatan are in short…
By David Landis, the Gay Gourmet– Indian restaurants in the Bay Area can be, quite frankly, a dime a dozen. Typical curries, ordinary naan bread, and mediocre tandoori dominate in…
By Debra Morris– The aroma of apple pie on a September day, the smooth flavor of homemade apple butter on toast, or a tempting square of apple cake can signal…
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