Looking for the perfect thing for the foodie in your life? We’ve got you covered with our 2021 foodie gift guide, packed with can’t-miss presents for your food- and drink-obsessed loved ones! Ooni Karu 16 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven, $799 This portable pizza oven is the real deal — the only one recommended for domestic use […]
These days, an elegant eating experience often stresses safety over a white tablecloth, but dining well this holiday season offers opportunities to find luxury in other aspects of the experience, too. Madcap The sleek aesthetic — cool gray concrete walls, dark woods and plush banquettes — remains the same for the 2021 Michelin one star restaurant, […]
A new restaurant drops into the paseo, or passageway, between two downtown Mill Valley streets, heralding a return to dining in comfort and style. Down the way, a new spot for crepes lands at the Mill Valley Lumber Yard, Larkspur welcomes a new gift store and a Salvadorean restaurant, and other notable businesses open nearby. […]
The holiday season may be a month away, but it’s never too early to start planning to honor family traditions, especially given the current uncertainties of the supply chain.
The pandemic has done a number on us — our mental health, our psyches, our jobs and even our manners. We spoke with etiquette expert Lisa Grotts to decipher a few clues about how to be a great host — and guest — in today’s weird, where-did-all-the-manners-go, world. Lisa Grotts, who served as director of protocol […]
Our knife skills may have needed some work, but the backdrop for the first bowl of ahi poke my husband and I ever prepared was flawless: a villa at Montage Kapalua Bay on Maui, with Molokai playing peek-a-boo through swaying palm trees. And we had help: A Montage chef was there to talk us through […]
We understand the pandemic isn’t over, especially outside the U.S., but in circles like ours where almost everyone has been vaccinated and is beginning to socialize and travel, it sure feels like we’re on the other side. As we restart our normal lives, one area of slight concern might be our food and beverage habits as the two stories we’ve linked […]
As we look forward to — or tremble at the very thought of — the colder months, here are some cool new places to dine, shop, and just chill. Food & Drink Sushi Boutique Executive Chef Jordan Dominguez tells Better “I’ve been serving sushi for 14 years, and I can tell you, dry-aging fish in […]
As evening temperatures begin to dip with the onset of fall, there’s nothing more comforting than digging into a hearty bowl of soup or stew. Brimming with fresh and flavorful ingredients that tout a roster of nutrients and disease fighting properties, these satisfying recipes promise not only to warm your belly, but also to provide […]
It’s finally fall, and new restaurant openings in Chicago and the suburbs continue, with some familiar names and the apparent return of fine dining. So great to see these chefs and restaurateurs back in business. For those of you keeping score, here are 13 new spots to add to your must-try list. Alla Vita 564 […]
