Noted French Laundry chef Thomas Keller’s philosophy goes something like this, “To make people happy…that’s what cooking is all about.” Which is why, in part, he now has his own brand of gluten-free flour on the market. Gluten allergies are are serious, and a gluten-free diet can help save the lives and taste buds of those who suffer from maladies like celiac disease. Keller’s new flour, Cup4Cup, will be a blessing for those who can’t tolerate gluten, and can be found at Williams-Sonoma stores for a whopping $20 per 3-pound bag.

After opening up their first sit-down restaurant and an additional by-the-slice slice joint in Greenwich Village, Sal Basille and Francis Garcia’s ever-expanding Artichoke Pizza empire has made an interesting choice for its next move. Starting this week, the boys from Staten Island will begin rolling their Artichoke and Margherita pizzas into the frozen food section of your local supermarket.

W Hotel, the hip and swanky branch of Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, has teamed up with San Francisco-based architect Stanley Saitowitz (of Natoma Architects) to redesign the first two floors of W San Francisco.

In anticipation of Fashion’s Night Out West Hollywood, Taste Fashion will bring together the worlds of high fashion and fine dining, presented by The Avenues: Art, Fashion and Design District.

When the games of the 2012 Summer Olympics get under way in London next year, feats of athletic achievement won’t be the only things that the crowds will marvel at. The London Aquatics Centre, a massive structure that holds three pools with a 17,500 seating capacity, will likely be a spectacle unto itself. With prize-winning international architect Zaha Hadid at the helm, the building was designed to give the appearance of water in motion.

Delivery giant UPS has confirmed that it is set to roll out a fleet of all-electric delivery vehicles in California.

The US parcel delivery service will begin making deliveries to customers using 100 electric vehicles beginning next January, the company stated August 25, focusing first on South Coast Air Basin, San Joaquin Valley, and the Sacramento Valley.

The Caviar & Cashmere Jet Set Travel Set is the perfect accessory for the avid jetsetter. Whether you are traveling by car, boat, train, or plane, the 100% cashmere travel set will make your trip luxurious and comfortable.

The Jet Set Travel Set comes with an eye mask and blanket, which tuck neatly into a carrying case, which also doubles as a pillow case.

LA’s XIV had an identity crisis from the start. Was it a fine dining establishment? Was it a flashy scene? Upon the restaurant’s inception back in 2008, San Francisco chef Michael Mina crafted a 35-item menu in which all guests at a given table had to order the same list of courses, be it three courses or 30. This menu was dubbed a “social dining experiment.”

Roman Abramovich arrived in the French port of Antibes this week aboard his boat, Eclipse, which is the largest yacht in the world at more than 530 feet, and couldn’t find suitable parking.