Palm Springs: Date Capital USA
Palm Springs: Date Capital USA Story by Renee Sklarew America’s date capital can’t even claim the fruit as native. Palm Springs, California is home to a sunny oasis known as the Coachella Valley. Here, 80-foot tall palm trees cover more than 6,500 acres and yield a
Raise a Glass to Women at Chao Krung
Raise a Glass to Women at Chao Krung LA’s oldest Thai restaurant has California’s first all-female wine list. Story by Fiona Chandra As Los Angeles, California’s longest-running Thai restaurant, Chao Krung isn’t resting on its laurels. It’s kicking glass ceilings. When Chao Krung first opened
San Francisco Ferry Building
San Francisco Ferry Building A Foodie Haven Story by Lauren David San Francisco, California is a world-renowned culinary destination. One of the challenges when visiting this city is figuring out just how many meals you can fit in before your visit is over. The San
Sip California’s Santa Cruz Mountains
Sip California’s Santa Cruz Mountains Wine Tasting in Silicon Valley’s Backyard Story and photos by Kai Oliver-Kurtin For many, a winetasting trip to Northern California means joining the crowded tasting rooms throughout Napa Valley and Sonoma. This leaves other savvy oenophiles to freely enjoy Silicon
It’s Pumpkin Season!
Fairytales are responsible for the word “pumpkin,” which first appeared in print in the 17th century. Pumpkins served as a magical coach in nursery rhyme long before becoming a symbol for the month of October. Today, foodies enjoy pumpkins’ ability to grow in the garden, add delicious flavor to a wide range of foods, plus stand as seasonal décor from Halloween through Thanksgiving.
Independent Bookstore Eats
Today's independent bookstore owners will tell you it's not enough just to sell books. They have to plan events, serve lunch, and offset the bottom line with booze. That's just the nature of the business, but who doesn't like to curl up with a good book and sip from a glass of wine while nibbling on a pastry or panini?