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Sommeliers talk about the challenges and joys of offering dessert wines. It’s often an education and here’s a 101 on fortified, noble rot and dried grape wines

Once upon a time NOT long, long ago teaching cooking was one of the few career options open to women and it wasn’t even seriously regarded as a profession.

Never one to stop growing Carrie Nahabedian is closing her wildly popular Naha restaurant, moving to a new location and launching a new concept. Read her thoughts on keeping a restaurant fresh, women in the industry, French food and more.

Acclaimed San Francisco chef Dominique Crenn is showcasing the French classics from recipes provided by a stellar group of her compatriots at Bar Crenn.

White wine is having its moment in a world of increased interest in international cuisines as well as vegetable driven dishes.

I have long wanted to visit Cuba, but that became somewhat more difficult after the Trump administration tightened the restrictions on travelers from the U.S. Nevertheless, it remains possible to do so provided your travel meets one of a dozen categories, among them “support for the Cuban people.” As a journalist who covers tennis vacations–and an … Read more

Michael Mina just opened International Smoke restaurant in San Francisco.  Global grilling is the theme.

The hospitality industry rallied around California’s wine industry after the devastating fires.

This vibrant Northwest city has one of the most vibrant food scenes in the country.

This critical f&b moneymaker requires a cocktail of skills and ambience