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    Barbayani Greek Taverna in Los Altos

    Barbayani Greek Taverna in Los Altos

    By Beth Schnitzer– Welcome to my temporary culinary column! I’m one of the friends of David Landis who is filling in for him while he recovers from a recent surgery.…

    The Proof Is in the π

    The Proof Is in the π

    By Dina Novar– π is more than just a quirky mathematical constant; it’s a fundamental key to understanding the universe. As we celebrate π Day (on 3/14, the date with…

    Oakland Restaurant Week, March 20–30

    Oakland Restaurant Week, March 20–30

    It’s the perfect time to venture to Oakland, a city known and critically acclaimed for its diverse culinary scene and award-winning chefs and restaurants. Oakland Restaurant Week is coming to The…

    Roots and Vines: The Afro-Latin Legacy

    Roots and Vines: The Afro-Latin Legacy

    Cocktails With Dina by Dina Novarr Since Black History Month takes place during the shortest month of the year, I’m still celebrating it and feeling inspired by the Afro-Latin diaspora,…

    Honolulu’s Hopping

    Honolulu’s Hopping

    By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet– As my loyal readers know, Hawaii, and Honolulu in particular, is like a second home to me. I’ve been traveling there almost annually since…

    Last Minute Valentine’s? You’re Covered

    Last Minute Valentine’s? You’re Covered

    By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet– It’s the day before Valentine’s, and even though you love your spouse, you’ve forgotten to make a reservation a month in advance. You’re in…

    DEI: Diversity, Equity, and Inebriation

    DEI: Diversity, Equity, and Inebriation

    By Dina Novarr– Imagine walking into a bar where every bottle containing ingredients from outside America has been mysteriously removed. No tequila born from ancient Aztec traditions. No sake crafted…

    Wild Goat Bistro in Petaluma: A Gluten-Free Paradise With an Exquisite Cake Gaining National Acclaim

    Wild Goat Bistro in Petaluma: A Gluten-Free Paradise With an Exquisite Cake Gaining National Acclaim

    A destination restaurant well worth the hour or so trip from San Francisco to the North Bay is Wild Goat Bistro in Petaluma. Nestled in the historic Great Petaluma Mill,…

    Love in Bloom: A Timely Affair

    Love in Bloom: A Timely Affair

    By Dina Novar– There’s magic in the dance of pollination, nature’s original love story. It is played out in countless gardens, orchards, forests, and meadows across the world. And while…

    Embarking on a Wine Journey at Embarc Wines

    Embarking on a Wine Journey at Embarc Wines

    By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet– When it comes to wine, I like to leave the recommendations to my knowledgeable San Francisco Bay Times colleague, Leslie Sbrocco. But a few…