By Emma Krasov. Photography by Yuri Krasov When traveling to Northern California, try not to miss a beautiful, full of history and gastronomic delights City of Oakland, which has half the population of San Francisco, and many more square miles …
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Perfectly Paired: Honig Wine Dinner at Lake Chalet Seafood Bar and Grill in Oakland, California
By Emma Krasov. Photography by Yuri Krasov. Since this historical restaurant in Oakland, right on the beautiful Lake Merritt, started its monthly winemaker’s dinner program last year, the popularity of the event has grown exponentially, moving from smaller dining areas …
A Spring of Food and Drink in Northern California
By Emma Krasov. Photography by Yuri Krasov. It’s not like we ever experience real winter here, but still—when bright-yellow mustard flowers start popping up upon our green rolling hills and neatly combed vineyards, and the last rainy clouds give way …
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Big Sur Foragers Festival: Your Best Winter Weekend Getaway
Big Sur Foragers Festival If you reside in California that is! The magical Monterey Peninsula is a feasible destination for any Californian who can drive and enjoy our countryside road trips. The beauty of the Pacific Coast is unparalleled, and …
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February in California: San Francisco for Chinese New Year, Oakland for Fat Tuesday and Valentine’s
By Emma Krasov. Photography by Yuri Krasov Z & Y Peking Duck Restaurant Those appetizing golden-brown, lacquered-looking ducks in a San Francisco’s Chinatown window are a Chinese New Year’s staple, and a signature dish at the just opened Z & …
Mendocino Magnet
By Emma Krasov. Photography by Yuri Krasov In view of the upcoming Lunar New Year, Valentine’s Day, and International Women’s Day, I can’t help but think back to our latest visit to Mendocino right before Christmas and New Year’s, when …
Eat Your Way to San Francisco Bay
By Emma Krasov. Photography by Yuri Krasov Donning masks, and huddled together in their shorts and Ts in San Francisco’s signature chilly summer, random tourists in family groups and couples are here, at the Fisherman’s Wharf, on the Embarcadero, in …
The Vault Garden, or Dining Outdoors in San Francisco
By Emma Krasov. Photography by Yuri Krasov Venturing out to have dinner in the city has never been so exciting. Overdressing and accessorizing for the occasion on a weeknight seemed amply appropriate. That was my first time in more than …
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Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country: Hospitality, Art, Farm-Fresh Food
By Emma Krasov, photography by Yuri Krasov The largest hotel in Sonoma County, located in the heart of California Wine Country, Hyatt Regency in Santa Rosa is definitely more than just a place to stay. Recently renovated with brand new …
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