There is so much good happening in Lake County that it is worth revealing seven gems from Lower Lake to Lakeport to Upper Lake. *CLICK HERE TO READ*
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2017 Biltmore Reserve Cabernet Franc
Biltmore in Asheville, North Carolina, whose French-style château home and surrounding landscaping were designed by architect Richard Morris Hunt and landscaper Frederick Law Olmsted, has been a leader in hospitality and sustainable, field-to-table practices since the estate’s inception in 1895. It continues to operate today as a family-owned, self-sustaining 8000-acre estate and National Historic Landmark. […]
La Saison Is Now
The professional and personal journey of Natalie and Jonathan (Jon) Niksa, owners of La Saison Napa Valley and Nappalachia, is a lifetime in the making, from East Coast beginnings to moving to the Napa Valley 15 years ago.*CLICK HERE TO READ*
Yeehaw Coffee
Yeehaw Coffee is the culmination of a lifetime of career transformations for Sonoma resident Timothy Benton, who has enjoyed work as filmmaker, actor, musician, singer, songwriter, food and beverage hospitality professional, and stay-at-home dad. *CLICK HERE TO READ*
Team Espiritu
At Charlie Palmer Steak Napa, two sous chefs — who call themselves Team Espiritu — have found a way to combine their love of their work and of each other. *CLICK HERE TO READ*
Patagonia and Pinot
I am excited to share my first story for the Wine section of the Napa Valley Register, “Patagonia is emerging as a notable producer of pinot noir.”*CLICK HERE TO READ*
Foodtopia in the Blue Ridge Mountains Asheville, North Carolina
Recently I returned to my hometown of Asheville, North Carolina for a visit. While there, I took a restaurant tour and wrote about it for the January 7, 2020 Food section of the Napa Valley Register. *CLICK HERE TO READ*
Le Paris Cafe opens in Napa
I am delighted to share with you my second food feature for the Napa Valley Register, which was published Tuesday, December 31, 2019. *CLICK HERE TO READ*
Wines for the 2019 Holidays and Beyond
As the weather and seasons change, as well as during the holidays, consumers often seize the opportunity to enjoy what wine experts sometimes feature as holiday or seasonal wines. However, I am of the belief that wines do not have to be seasonal in nature. I enjoy food-friendly, versatile wines that are appropriate for all […]
The new Siam Thai House in Napa
I am delighted to share with you my inaugural food feature for the Napa Valley Register, which was published Tuesday, December 3, 2019. *CLICK HERE TO READ*
