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    Farmers Market: How We Holiday – Diverse Food Traditions

    By Debra Morris– Holiday customs in California are as diverse as its population. Many wonderful and eclectic food traditions have been brought to our shores and incorporated into our everyday…

    ‘The Gay Gourmet’ Visits Halekulani Hotel on Waikiki Beach

    ‘The Gay Gourmet’ Visits Halekulani Hotel on Waikiki Beach

    David Landis, “The Gay Gourmet” of the San Francisco Bay Times, recently enjoyed what he believes (and many agree!) is Honolulu’s best mai tai—from the outdoor House Without A Key…

    Napa Valley: It’s About Wine

    Napa Valley: It’s About Wine

    By David Landis– It’s wine time. In the last issue, The Gay Gourmet visited Napa to recommend hotels, excursions, and restaurants. Now, it’s time for what’s front and center in…

    Napa: Beyond the Wineries

    Napa: Beyond the Wineries

    By David Landis– It used to be that a trip to the Napa Valley meant bypassing the sleepy town of Napa, heading directly to the bucolic hills and wineries of…

    This Month at Castro Street Farmer’s Market: Side Hustle! Unique Side Dishes for Your Thanksgiving Feast

    This Month at Castro Street Farmer’s Market: Side Hustle! Unique Side Dishes for Your Thanksgiving Feast

    By Debra Morris– This Thanksgiving, take a break from your traditional recipes and change it up with some new and interesting side dishes to serve with the big bird. Yes,…

    Flower Power: The Wines of Free Range Flower Winery

    By Leslie Sbrocco– Beauty in a bottle is what Aaliyah Nitoto has brought to life as founder of the East Bay-based Free Range Flower Winery. I discovered Aaliyah’s wines several months…

    Peter Triolo of Archer Hotel Napa Shares Steak Cooking Tips & More with The Gay Gourmet

    Peter Triolo of Archer Hotel Napa Shares Steak Cooking Tips & More with The Gay Gourmet

    The Gay Gourmet (David Landis) of the San Francisco Bay Times recently spoke with Archer Hotel Napa‘s Peter Triolo atop the hotel’s beautiful roof deck overlooking Napa Valley. Peter shares…

    Scott’s Chowder House’s Michelin-Starred Chef Manrique Reveals Secrets to Seafood Deliciousness

    Scott’s Chowder House’s Michelin-Starred Chef Manrique Reveals Secrets to Seafood Deliciousness

    By David Landis– It’s like that old Peter Allen song. “Everything old is new again.” Sometimes, that’s a great thing. I remember the heydays of Scott’s seafood restaurants throughout the…

    Small California Farms Hurting During Drought and Water Shortages

    Small California Farms Hurting During Drought and Water Shortages

    By Debra Morris– Farming has always been dependent on varying weather patterns. With a water shortage and fear of wildfires, farming has become an even riskier occupation. These circumstances are…

    Flavorful Fall Sips

    Flavorful Fall Sips

    By Leslie Sbrocco– With fall officially here, it’s time to get in the spirit with six libations sure to please. Powerfully Stylish This set of familiar wine styles is a…