Yountville Live 2017
Was a blast ... The Insider had a blast at last weekend's Yountville Live event. While the main tent had a lot of fine wine and food, the highlight for me was Jessup Cellars tasting patio where their chard paired [...]
Bourdain
Taking On Anthony Bourdain... My Halloween evening with Anthony Bourdain...... The Insider went to Anthony Bourdain’s Vancouver Oct 29 lecture dressed as the Grim Reaper. I am a fan of his TV show No Reservations and his first two books, Kitchen Confidential and A Cook’s Tour. I loath his last book, Medium Raw. The Reaper [...]
Oenotri Restaurant
Lauren Likes Her Music... To Oenotori we go where we speak with co-owner and general manager Lauren Rodde, wife of chef Tyler Rodde. Last night’s dinner? A slight pause.. Then a laugh.. A grilled chicken sandwich and I did it at home in an Asian style not Italian.. Favorite drink? A Hemingway Daiquiri... so refreshing [...]
Cochon Volant BBQ
If You Love BBQ... To the Cochon Volant BBQ Smokehouse on Sonoma Hwy where we caught up with chef Gordon Larman who has been dazzling locals with his BBQ for many years... Favorite restaurant in Sonoma besides yours? The Girl and the Fig. Last night’s dinner? The Girl and the Fig’s calamari and potato combo [...]
Sonoma Cake Creations
If You Love Your Sweets... To Sonoma Cake Creations we go where we sit down with Jennifer Carson, who has been creating some awesome cakes and pastries in Sonoma for the last 18 years... Last night’s dinner? A pause and a laugh.. I think a piece of cheesecake.. I was baking like a mad woman.. [...]
Ledson Winery
Let's Talk With An Aussie Winemaker To the LedsonWinery and Vineyards in Kenwood we go to talk to head winemaker Andrew Bilenkij, an Aussie native who has been collaborating with Steve Ledson the last five years in turning out a very nice range of tasty wines. Last night’s dinner? Mongolian lamb and Agadashi tofu. A [...]
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