If you resolved to eat healthier in the new year, your motivation (and inspiration) may have started to lag by now. Stay on track by adding these healthy, superfood-packed dishes to your dinner lineup. Coconut Cream Green Soup with Seared Salmon When it comes to superfoods, it’s hard to beat leafy greens, wild rice, and […]
Almost 75% of the time I find myself in Napa or starting to plan a trip there, Round Pond Estate always seems to pop up on my radar. It makes sense when you consider it is in the heart of the valley, so whether you find yourself somewhere north near Calistoga or sipping on bubbles […]
The beginning of the new year is usually a slow time for restaurants and other businesses, but you wouldn’t guess that from the number of places that are opening up as the temperatures go down. Of course, the pandemic means delays and shutdowns are always a possibility, so before you visit, please call ahead to […]
What does eating right mean in 2022? With interest growing in eating well while also supporting initiatives like climate cooling, restaurants are adapting their menus to suit plant-centric eating — and we’re betting you won’t miss the meat. Active Cultures Café Novato’s hottest new eatery might be tucked into Pacheco Plaza, but it has already […]
Living an alcohol-free, or “dry life,” is the norm for many people, including Muslims, Mormons and anyone who has earned a sobriety chip. But it’s also becoming a growing trend, at least during the month of January, for as much as 15% of the U.S. population, according to recent surveys. “Dry January” began as a […]
Chicago during the winter can be a cold and daunting place, but no fear! These warm and welcoming new restaurants in Chicago and the suburbs are open and ready to receive you. Some are cozy, a couple on the larger scale, and a few are filled with certified star power — but all are worthy […]
A new wine bar in Tiburon adds to the town’s energy as an emerging food and drink destination, F3 pivots to Mediterranean in Sausalito, a plant-forward restaurant lands in Novato and other newsy bits from around Marin and the Bay Area. Featured: Squalo Vino Wine Bar Fifteen wines by the glass, 90 by the bottle […]
2021 is about to bite the dust, and good riddance. A slight improvement over the dreaded 2020, but I know we can do better. So, let’s kick this year to the curb and welcome in a sparkling new 2022! Emphasis, of course, on sparkling. As in champagne. Many restaurants offering NYE specials and fun — […]
Despite pandemic uncertainties (are we moving slowly out of it or back into it?) new restaurants, bars and other retail establishments are opening this month and next. The best way to welcome these new ventures is to stop by and maybe give them some business. Be aware, however, that delays and shutdowns are always a possibility, […]
With 30 miles and 16 American Viticultural Areas (AVA)s stretched north to south along Highway 29, its main artery, Napa Valley is renowned for its legendary wines, luxurious resorts and Michelin-starred restaurants, yet at its southern end lies a region many visitors have yet to explore. Named for Napa’s founder, Coombsville is a relatively compact […]
