Worlds removed from the oeno-technocrats of Napa and Sonoma, self-taught vintner Sean Thackrey relies on centuries-old texts to produce some of America’s most coveted wine. Now he’s going to try to make enough for mere mortals to enjoy.
Best of food & drinkWhether it's seasonal cocktails or garden-grown dishes, San Francisco is known for its obsession with palate pleasers. But you won't find Slanted Door or Pat Kuleto on this year's list. | Fifth time’s a charmLaurent Manrique brings the flavors of Gascony to the most recent incarnation of Fifth Floor. |
Cue up the ’cotsTangy and sweet, fresh apricots get their day in the sun. | Ding-dong, the $5 upscale cocktail is (not quite) deadNobody needs a happy hour to rationalize drinking. Leaving work early for a cocktail, however, requires something special. |
Five great you-pick farmsAs summer rolls in, produce lovers take matters into their own hands at any of the numerous you-pick farms in the Bay Area. Here are five of our favorites. |
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7/2/08—Food reviewer Scott Hocker toasts James Beard winner Niloufer Ichaporia King.
Whether you grab a sugar-crusted muffin or a chocolate-laden croissant, breakfast on the go too often resembles dessert. These five portable morning meals take a walk on the savory side.
Having already enjoyed what seem like more lives than an alley cat, Enrico’s in Nor