“Long May She Wave”: a patriotic work of art
On this Fourth of July weekend, we are reminded of one of our favorite art books, Long May She Wave, a patriotic one by nationally known graphic designer Kit Hinrichs of Studio Hinrichs in San Francisco. Our magazine’s co-owner, Shannon Pelline, worked with Kit in the ’80s, then at Pentagram Design. Published by Ten Speed […]
Adventurer Reinette Senum’s Alaskan journey becomes solo play in San Francisco this summer
Nevada County resident Reinette Senum’s remarkable 1,500-mile journey across Alaska has been selected to become a solo play that will be shown in San Francisco this summer — a coup for the former Nevada City mayor and our community theater scene. The New Conservatory Theatre Center Emerging Artist Program will present Alaska Revisted by Senum […]
Paul McCartney returns to San Francisco for “Farewell to Candlestick: The Final Concert” on August 14
PAUL McCARTNEY GETS BACK TO CANDLESTICK PARK ‘OUT THERE’ 2014 CALIFORNIA DATE CONFIRMED: August 14 – San Francisco, CA – Candlestick Park Following an incredible 2013 which saw Paul McCartney’s ‘Out There’ tour launch in Brazil and visit 23 cities across South America, Europe, North America and Japan, Paul has now confirmed one more very […]
California Mille race to pass through Sierra foothills, Tahoe on April 27-May 4
The 24th running of the California Mille, a motoring tribute to Italy’s most-famous open road race, the Mille Miglia (thousand mile), will begin with a free car show atop San Francisco’s Nob Hill on April 27 followed by a four-day, thousand-mile back roads adventure. Some 77 entrants from four foreign countries and 14 U.S. states […]
Northern California wins big in 2014 Good Food Awards
The Good Food Awards celebrate the kind of food we all want to eat: tasty, authentic and responsibly produced. We grant awards to outstanding American food producers and the farmers who provide their ingredients. The winners were announced this month at the in San Francisco, with a little help from Alice Waters and Ruth Reichl. […]
Foothills’ Apollo Olive Oil a finalist in Good Food Awards
The Good Food Awards celebrate the kind of food we all want to eat: tasty, authentic and responsibly produced. They grant awards to outstanding American food producers and the farmers who provide their ingredients. We were glad to see Apollo Olive Oil of Oregon House, which we have featured in our magazine, was a finalist. […]
Startup Goldbely: delivering the best regional food to your door
Hungry for Lou Malnati’s deep dish pizza from Chicago? World-famous beignets and coffee from Cafe du Monde in New Orleans? Original wings from the Anchor Bar in Buffalo? Award-winning Key Lime Pie from Mike’s in Tampa? Or legendary wild salmon from Ed Kasilof’s Seafood in Alaska? A San Fancisco-based startup called Goldbely aims to bring […]
National Hot Chocolate Day
Today is National Hot Chocolate Day. We enjoy E. Guittard Grand Cacao drinking chocolate from San Francisco. The history of Guittard is here: In the 1850s, Etienne Guittard embarked on the arduous journey from Tournus, France, to San Francisco in search of gold. An experienced chocolate maker, Etienne had brought French chocolate to trade for […]
Judy Rodgers’ famous Zuni Cafe roasted chicken
Judy Rodgers, the influential chef-owner of Zuni Cafe in San Francisco, died this week. She was 57 years old and had been battling cancer. We were regulars at Zuni for years. Judy was one of the young chefs who were instrumental in creating “California Cuisine.” She inspired other chefs, including Traci Des Jardins, who founded […]
Real Food Chefs who are revitalizing Sierra Foothills dining
Meet the chefs, restaurateurs & caterers in the Sierra Foothills who are revitalizing dining in our Sierra FoodWineArt special report: Ike Frazee Ike is the chef and owner, along with his wife, Adrienne, of Ike’s Quarter Cafe in Nevada City. Now in its 11th year, Ike’s is a favorite for New Orleans-style cuisine, made with […]
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