A few months ago I went to a local gourmet takeout restaurant and ordered a merguez frite sandwich. From the first bite, I adored and craved more of it. There were so many things to love: the unusual crimson color of the sausage, its sweet and savory scents, and the crunch of the fries.... »
There are some things that are just more enjoyable because they seem transgressive like that extra piece of candy you snuck as a kid when your parents weren’t looking. For me, I often can’t resist toeing the line a bit when it comes to... »
Admittedly it is a little unorthodox and taboo considering the timing. However, this is my first summer in the bay area. It is my first summer where I have worn wool sweaters August and missed the fireworks on the fourth because it was too... »
This year the Dry Creek Kitchen Restaurant in Healdsburg (owned by Charlie Palmer) is hosting a wine series through the fall where winemakers of local wineries come in, teach... »
There are a few places you can go in Berkeley where there is a line out the door and down the street to get food. Other than Ici Ice... »
In 1972 Alice Waters started Chez Panisse in Berkeley based on the concept of cooking only with locally grown or raised ingredients that are in season. That idea is... »
