By Emma Krasov. Photography by Emma and Yuri Krasov As opposed to large press conferences and massive openings that announce Food and Beverage industry news, smaller gatherings of trade and media, focused on particular topics, promise true discoveries—with less fanfare, …
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Drink to Your Health at the Renovated Santé at Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn
By Emma Krasov. Photography by Yuri Krasov Have you ever tried a heavenly concoction of silky Buttermilk Stracciatella, kohlrabi, kumquats, and walnuts on sourdough baguette? Chances are, you haven’t even heard of it! Imagine the freshest stracciatella cheese, originally from …
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Roaming Legend Wines Drawn from Murrieta’s Well
By Emma Krasov. Photography by Yuri Krasov Murrieta’s Well winery in Livermore Valley, Northern California, is named after Joaquin Murrieta, a mythical outlaw of the Gold Rush era whose posthumous glory and widely fictionalized adventures inspired a 1854 novel The …
SMART to Windsor, or the Hampton Inn’s Unique Lodging Package
By Emma Krasov. Photography by Yuri Krasov Reading in the news that credit cards and airlines are getting stingier with travel perks for their loyal users makes me sad… and yet, our local Northern California hospitality continues to extend welcoming …
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San Francisco Bay Area: Holiday Gifts That Keep On Giving
San Francisco Bay Area: Holiday Gifts That Keep On Giving By Emma Krasov. Photography by Yuri Krasov Exploring the San Francisco Bay Area during the holiday season offers a festive escape from chilly, snowy “other” regions to cheerful and sunny …
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The Best Time to Visit Paso Robles is Now!
By Emma Krasov. Photography by Yuri Krasov California wine country lures national and international wine lovers any time of year, but especially in the fall, during harvest season. Paso Robles on the California Central Coast is surrounded by mountains and …
Bay Area Restaurants: Far from Ordinary
By Emma Krasov. Photography by Yuri Krasov San Francisco, California, is one of the most famous culinary enclaves in the world. You would be hard pressed to name a world cuisine that wouldn’t be somehow represented in the city and …
Smart Choices for Visitors in Napa Valley
By Emma Krasov. Photography by Yuri Krasov With the multitude and variety of excellent wineries in California Wine Country, visitors to the world-famous Napa Valley face a tough choice deciding where to go and what to taste. Too many temptations, …
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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