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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
What’s all the “brew-haha” about the Lake Tahoe beer scene? In recent years, the area’s ale brewers have figured out that mixing 99.99% pure water from North America’s largest alpine lake with yeast, malted barley and hops produces some of the craftiest beers to flow from a tap, winning over Tahoe’s local residents and visitors […]
Poolside parties and summer evening soirees call for festive beverages that celebrate the season. We’ve got you covered with these new releases and seasonal specials — all by local makers — from session-friendly drinks to a party-ready cocktail. Marin’s First Hard Kombucha Folksy, a brand-new line of low-sugar, low-alcohol (5% ABV) hard kombucha drinks, could […]
A year ago, Napa and Sonoma were offering only a limited flight of al fresco experiences for visitors; after all, out-of-town leisure travel was officially discouraged by many authorities. This summer, new releases in Wine Country include indoor and outdoor dining, spa and wellness programs, transformed lodgings, and of course, new tasting rooms. Before you […]
Remi Cohen took the reins as CEO of Napa’s Domaine Carneros in August, 2020, mid-pandemic. The chateau, perched high atop a hill in the Carneros region bridging southern Napa and Sonoma counties, is a local landmark, part of the heritage of a brand owned by a renowned French sparkling wine house, Taittinger. Cohen stepped into […]
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With many wineries expected to open up in the upcoming season take a look at stellar locations to get your next glass or bottle.
