A Bite of Bastille
Muriel and Michel of Au Midi invite all of their friends and patrons to come to the great French summer fest known as Bastille Day — Tuesday, July 14th, naturellement! The intimate Aptos bistro will be open that evening by reservation only, for a limited seating of...
Sun Spot
Summer solstice. Chilled sauvignon blanc, cucumbers in hummus, flame grapes, crackers and a selection of robust and intriguing cheeses. How lucky of me to have a friend whose greenhouse balcony provided all of the above — a friend whose hedonistic instincts are...
Hosts with the Most
Having as much fun as their neighbors, Kelly and Mark Sanchez managed to pull off one of the biggest block parties in Westside history.
Block Party Bonanza
Obviously it was an idea whose time had arrived. The idea of an outdoor community dinner seemed simple enough. But who knew that it would be so wildly popular that even before the 6pm start time the long table between Kelly's and its companion wineries was packed....
Crisp, Dry & Cheap
Thanks to a vigilant field informant, I discovered this delightfully drinkable and seriously affordable Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand. The 2008 Vin-Koru is 12.8% alcohol and loaded with lemongrass and pepper. The central core of minerals and salt leads to a very...
Inside the Flame
A book of sensory adventure: The rituals, passions and discoveries of an engaged life.