I take a deep blue look at the Mediterranean Sea. Barcelona is so beautiful in the summer. Everybody knows that; everybody's written about it. Oh no, am I one of them too? It's so beautiful here in Parc de Montjuic; I have the whole hill to myself. I walk inside the fortress, pretend there's still something to protect. I watch the port activity from up high while I eat my juicy nectarines. The containers look like Lego bricks, the cranes are … [Read more...]
Encore!
A spiny lobster crawled on top of the other, lifeless sea creatures displayed on the table. Chef Paul Bartolotta easily picked it up with a gloved hand. The olive skin in his slightly round face glowed as he spoke knowledgably and enthusiastically about the dishes he loves to create-fresh seafood from the waters surrounding Italy, made more savory by his blends of herbs and spices and his techniques. Bartolotta clearly takes the work he … [Read more...]
Moon California
Moon California by Liz Hamill Scott Moon's latest California guidebook edition is full of well researched information with equal emphasis on both Northern and Southern California. It is always interesting to read a new travel guide on our "home state" and this is one of the better ones. Unique trip itineraries are suggested at the front of the book based on time and interests. In addition you will find 56 easy to use maps and details about those … [Read more...]
Sense Yountville, 2011
Another successful Sense Yountville was held on a beautifully sunny warm Saturday May 7th under the "big white tent" at V Marketplace 1870 in downtown Yountville. This, only the third annual "Sense Yountville" has already become the appellation's premiere wine & food event. Thirty wineries were represented offering their pre-release wines and large format bottles, and culinary pairings were provided by local restaurants. Highlights included … [Read more...]
Bluecause – Purchase with a PurposeTM
I've been following The BlueFish for some time and attended one of their networking parties last year. Bluefish is an organization based in Los Angeles that focuses on providing exclusive lifetime memories based on unique activities or experiences, both domestic and International. Recently they started "BLUEcause" - "an interactive space for cause-conscious consumers to bid on and buy items and experiences associated with the hottest brands, … [Read more...]
California Cabernet Society Tasting
The California Cabernet Society's annual Spring "Passport to Cabernet" tasting will be held Monday May 2 at the Bently Reserve from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. Tickets are $45. This is a rare opportunity to barrel taste the latest 2010 harvest from over 75 producers, as well as taste their newest releases while speaking with the actual wine makers and winery principals. The member wineries are heavily based in Napa. Several of the producers present aren't … [Read more...]
Culinary Institute Napa Japanese Tsunami Relief Dinner
This is a last minute event for Napa Valley California residents or those in the area, or those wanting to help support the Japanese Tsunami relief effort. Rising Sun, Raising Support Thursday, April 21, 2011 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CIA Students, Faculty and Staff Invite You to a Feast of Japanese Cuisine and Wines of the Napa Valley to benefit The American Red Cross Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Relief Fund Location: … [Read more...]
Sip California
Sip California by Lena Katz Having personally visited and tasted with someone from 900+ commercial producers within Napa County to date, whenever a wine tasting book comes across our desk our ears perk up - especially when such book provides information about the Napa Valley. This book covers all the major wine tasting regions of California listing top vineyards, wineries, culinary treats and related wine country attractions. What is … [Read more...]
Foodie Field Trip: Los Alamos
For our first field trip, we headed to Los Alamos, about an hour south of San Luis Obispo and an hour north of Santa Barbara. Rolling the dice for a sunny weekend with dry pavement after a solid week of gray rain, we scored with great weather on Sunday and a pleasant loop road ride through the hills east of town along Cat, Foxen, and Alisos Canyons. But before the sunshine, the rain had a few more things to say. Gloomy Saturdays are made for … [Read more...]
Sense Yountville Wine Tasting
After running into Scott Lewis a few days ago, the owner of V Wine Cellars in Yountville (where we have tasted with a number of producers over the years), we were reminded of a special event coming up on May 7th. This, only the third annual "Sense Yountville" has already become the appellation's premiere wine & food event. Thirty wineries are represented offering their pre-release wines and large format bottles, and culinary pairings are … [Read more...]
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