Executive chef and co-founder Parke Ulrich spent time in many most notable Bay Area kitchens, including the venerable Lark Creek Inn, Epic Steak, and Waterbar, before hopping islands to helm Mersea on the historic Treasure Island. Along with co-founder MeeSun Boice, a small dedicated team collaborated to bring their “Island Oasis” — the meaning of […]
One of the bounties of living in the Bay Area is the opportunity to regularly dine al fresco on the water. There’s an abundance of waterfront restaurants that not only offer fresh fare, but also a dramatic backdrop to enhance the experience. Here are a few of our favorites. Scoma’s Sausalito The Scoma’s boat, which […]
Road trips are great for inspiring spontaneity and indulging one’s sense of adventure, and in Northern California, a region surrounded by such diverse beauty, the drive is often as rewarding as the destination. Quaint towns, fertile valleys, rugged coasts — no matter which direction you head, there’s something to be seen and, usually, eaten. So […]
It’s no surprise that there are health benefits associated with eating sushi, and in the Bay Area there are many options to try all kinds of it. New to the scene is Shiro Kuma in San Rafael. Shiro Kuma is not your typical sushi restaurant, but then again, neither is the owner, Chef Yasuo Shigeyoshi. […]
You might not be able to taste grapes off the vine, but winter is a relaxing and intimate time to visit California wine country. You’ll find better rates at hotels, it is easier to book winery appointments, and winemakers will have more time to chat. Plus, the weather is still great compared to Chicago! Napa […]
You might not be able to taste grapes off the vine, but winter is a relaxing and intimate time to visit California wine country. You’ll find better rates at hotels, it is easier to book winery appointments, and winemakers will have more time to chat. Plus, the weather is still great compared to Chicago! Napa […]
