Posts by Fran Endicott Miller

SF: New Executive Chef John Griffiths Brightens Bluestem Brasserie’s Menu

If for no other item on the menu, get to Bluestem Brasserie now for new executive chef John Griffiths’ chicken liver toast.

Cavallo Point Lodge Features the Photography of Ansel Adams

Cavallo Point Lodge’s modest Art Galley has showcased the artistry of some of the Nation’s most gifted talent, and now it’s Ansel Adams who takes the spotlight.

Three Reasons to Visit Calistoga’s Clos Pegase Winery

Drive past the well-known wineries along Highway 29 and head to Clos Pegase at the northern end of the Valley to start your day of winetasting.

Napa Valley’s Swanson Vineyards Sets Winetasting Trends

With it’s French-inspired tasting salon, and whimsical Sip Shoppe, Swanson Vineyards redefines the Napa Valley wine-tasting experience.

Christi Coors Ficeli Takes Goosecross Cellars To New Heights

How did Christi Coors Ficeli, member of an esteemed beer-brewing dynasty, end up in the wine business? By employing the same pioneering spirit as her great, great grandfather Adolph.

Leave It Up To The Chef (and the Bartender) at Roka Akor San Francisco

Guests who choose the omakase place themselves in the capable and creative hands of executive chef Roman Petry, who stuns diners with the artistry of his delicious cuisine.

Murrieta’s Well Unveils New Surprises in Livermore Wine Country

Though Napa Valley receives most of California’s wine attention, the Livermore Valley deserves a nod, and Murrieta’s Well Winery provides a few great reasons to venture east.

SF: Jean-Charles Boisset’s Tasting Lounge Trifecta

While we’ve featured Jean-Charles Boisset’s eponymously monogrammed tasting lounges in the past, the haute quotient of each continues to rise.

Everything Is Groovy at San Francisco’s Hotel Zeppelin

If a warm bed, hot shower as well as a little atmosphere and ingenuity with your hotel stay is what you expect, then Hotel Zeppelin is the place for you.

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