Michelin stars are synonymous with top quality, bestowed by the French guidebook company on such demanding criteria that chefs have been known to panic when rumors of a secret inspection roll out. Three stars mean “exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey,” and are so rare that in the entire Bay Area there are only two Read more…
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It’s Crab Season – Do You Know Where Your Dungeness Is?
Sonoma Dungeness crab season officially started last week, with professional fishermen setting out across Bodega Bay to catch the celebrated crustaceans. Plucked from a pot (as in trap), then plunked in a pot (as in cooking), there’s little better dipped in butter or kissed with lemon. If you’ve got a boat, or want to rent Read more…
Plan Now for the Most Memorable Holiday Celebrations
Happy holidays. Are you ready yet? It may be hard to believe, but Christmas, Hanukkah and other seasonal celebrations are barely two months away. Which means it is time to start planning your festivities right now, especially if this year is the year you want to blow out the stops and do something really special. Read more…