By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet– “We’re your Dreamgirls…we’ll make you happy.” That’s not just a lyric from the hit Broadway musical. It’s a mantra for the talented performers at…
By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet— (Note to readers: with my last column, we skipped my “Bits and Bites” section, so we’re making up for lost time with a full…
By Debra Morris– “A world without tomatoes is like a string quartet without violins.”Laurie Colwin, Home Cooking One of the best things about summer is the joy of eating a…
By Leslie Sbrocco– 2021 Ultimate Provence Rosé, Côtes de Provence, France ($22)https://tinyurl.com/4fedk69u There’s no better wine to sip on a summertime weekend than a refreshing rosé. This is one of the…
By David Landis– It’s not what they call a British Invasion—it’s an English Invasion. And the Bay Area culinary scene will be all the better for it. I’m happy to…
By David Landis– Sometimes, when it comes to choosing a fine dining experience, only a classic will do. San Francisco’s Zuni Café, an institution founded by Billy West in 1979…
By Leslie Sbrocco– 2021 Bouchaine Vin Gris of Pinot Noir, Carneros Napa Valley, California $29 https://bouchaine.com One of Napa’s best spots to visit is Bouchaine. The 100-acre estate is located…
By Debra Morris– Naturally sweet strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and red and golden raspberries are abundant during the summer months. Whether you enjoy them in fruit salads, desserts, smoothies, or just eaten…
By David Landis– San Francisco is reputed to have more restaurants per capita than perhaps anywhere in the world. But there’s one culinary institution—now celebrating 10 years—that’s a standout for…
By David Landis– Growing up in the Midwest, ice cream was always a treat. Howard Johnson’s had their 28 flavors and then Baskin-Robbins came along with even more—31 flavors! But…
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