12 Hidden Los Angeles Restaurants Most Visitors Never Discover
You already know the type of place I mean — cash only, five tables, a mini-mall sign you’d drive past without a second look, quietly serving some of the best khao soi in this city. I stopped trusting my own “best of LA” instincts a while back and went and read what Angelenos actually tell […]
25 Los Angeles Dining Experiences Worth Planning an Entire Evening Around
“Cooking has always been part of my life.“ — Elliot Kallen, Founder of Eat Sip Go That’s how I answer most questions about why I do this, and it’s exactly why I can’t just eat when I’m hungry. I plan entire evenings around it. A friend called me last month, right before a trip to […]
Romanian Food: What to Eat and Where to Go in NorCal
When I think of Eastern European food, my first notion is large portions, family everywhere, and not understanding a word being spoken at dinner unless you speak Latin. I was wrong. For some reason, my wife and I have befriended this wonderful Romanian community, and the people couldn’t be warmer or more welcoming. But I […]
Best Jewish Delis in Wine Country
I miss a great corned beef and pastrami sandwich in Wine Country. Yes, I miss my family from New Jersey. I miss my friends. But I really miss the ethnic food, especially a great Jewish deli, with large, overstuffed sandwiches, Russian dressing, half-sour pickles, and mouthwatering coleslaw. I’ve seen “New York-style” or “Jewish-style” delis come […]
Best Restaurants in Danville and San Ramon for Business Meals
If you’re planning a business lunch or dinner in Danville or San Ramon, you should look for very good food, an atmosphere that encourages conversation, and a thoughtful menu that doesn’t get in the way of the meeting. My office is in San Ramon. I spend a lot of time in downtown Danville, and I […]
Best Napa Cabernet Under $100 (That Tastes Like $200)
There is a point in Napa Valley where price and quality no longer move together. Sometimes it’s about price. Sometimes quality still has value. And remember—your taste is your own. It’s never wrong, it’s just yours. Up to a certain point, you pay more and get more. Better structure, better balance, more depth. But marketing, […]
What Makes a Great Cabernet Sauvignon?
Big, bold, tannic Cabs—my favorite. I know I’m in the minority. Some people want value. Others want that velvety feel. Some care about where it’s grown, whether it’s a boutique winery or a big name, or if it’s ready to drink now versus something to lay down for five to ten years. That’s a lot […]
Is the Napa Valley Wine Train Worth It?
I don’t want to be a spoiler, but the Napa Valley Wine Train experience is really meant for those who have never been to Napa before or who are comfortable with average wine. If you’re like me and enjoy better-than-average, even outstanding red wine, and you like discovering top-tier wineries, this may not be your […]