Think of wine, and you likely think of the Bay area of San Francisco.  Think a little more, and you probably think of Napa.  But if you stop there, you’d be missing out on a whole lot of great wineries – located on the other side of the bay in Sonoma County.
Wine related travel is a popular part of Sonoma County, with its 13 American Viticultural areas, each with distinctive characteristics.  The Pacific coastline, redwood forests, fertile valleys, and mountains all add to the mix in producing some truly outstanding wines.
Take a day trip from Oakland or San Francisco, …read more

This fall Gourmet Magazine will present the 7th annual Gourmet Institute in New York City from October 23 to the 25th. The event will be loaded with culinary celebrities and personalities, with several big names scheduled to appear, including:
Ruth Reichl, Dan Barber, Mario Batali, April Bloomfield, David Bouley, Daniel Boulud, Anthony Bourdain, Floyd Cardoz, Scott Conant, Gina DePalma, Sara Moulton, Florent Molleret, Charlie Palmer, Michael Psilakis, Eric Ripert, Marcus Samuelsson, and Jean-Georges Vongerichten.

What is the Gourmet Institute? It’s a weekend just for foodie-focused individuals, organized by Gourmet magazine. The event will offer food enthusiasts and curious beginners intimate access to …read more

If you headed to Miami later this month, don’t miss out on the Wines of Portugal 3rd Annual Grand Tasting. Featuring 250 wines from more than 30 wineries, the selection includes a wide range from all of Portugal’s main wine regions.
The event takes place on April 23, 2009 at The Ritz Carlton, South Beach (One Lincoln Road) from 5:30 – 8:00pm. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $35 or at the door for $50.
One hundred percent of all proceeds from tickets sales will go to WomenHeart (The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease). This organization benefits the research, …read more