Stories

Stories

My personal, highly curated perspective on the San Francisco Bay Area and North Bay culinary scene. A guide for what to eat with honest culinary coverage and no takedowns.

Incandescent taste experiences and food worth traveling for. There are only a dozen or so dishes each year that linger in my taste memory.

From protein-boosted coffee to non-alcoholic cocktails, these drinks serve up more than hydration.

I review one cookbook each month by cooking the book. Literally.

Foods–consumer packaged goods–on store shelves have their own stories to tell.

The creative force in restaurant kitchens, chefs tell their stories one plate at a time. What inspires them–and me?

In Food, Booze & Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Sparkling Wine and Cookbook categories, I review each product included. If it hits my list, consider it a gift worth giving.

I’m a chronicler of the nation’s restaurant and food scene, dig in on what makes a dish delicious. I chat with chefs and makers, diving deep into the art and craft of food and the compelling people who make the food industry happen.

From my kitchen. From cookbooks I’ve reviewed. From elsewhere. A recipe collection to share.

What’s in that box or bottle? How does it taste? With total editorial independence, I test and review packaged food and beverages to reveal trusted product recommendations.

Personal stories about my experiences and adventures beyond the San Francisco Bay Area. No matter where in the world I am, I am searching for local flavor.