Rutherford: Safe in Napa Valley

After the tragic fires, it’s important that people continue to visit Napa Valley. Rutherford was spared in the recent disaster. Set almost in the middle of the valley between Nap... Read More

Coastal Commuter

Take-offs and take-it-offs

By Michael Snyder

So there I sat in the friendly confines of Club Fais Do Do — the Los Angeles venue where regular burlesque shows, courtesy of the Peepshow Menagerie production company, invariabl... Read More

Enter Stage Left

How to be thankful in today’s world (or no matter how wretched the turkey, try to enjoy the meal)

By Evalyn Baron

I just can’t help it: I must pursue this line of reasoning: If the fowl royal of Thanksgiving — the ruler of the feasting table — is the turkey (which I always thought should... Read More

The Best of Books

The Marina Books Inc. best-seller list – November 2017

By Brian Pettus

Really Big Lunch: The Roving Gourmand on Feed and Life, by Jim Harrison (hardcover) Origin: A Novel, by Dan Brown (hardcover) Thrill Me: Essays on Fiction, by Benjamin Percy (pap... Read More

Political Animal

If you talk the talk, you better walk the walk

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

(Part 2 of a 3-part series on the complex relationship between animal shelters and activists.) WHO WILL STEP UP FOR THE ‘PROJECT DOGS’? When Oakland Animal Services (OAS) post... Read More

Home & Garden

Tips for holiday home projects

By Julia Strzesieski

We are coming in full-speed ahead to the holiday season! With family and friends starting to gather this time of year, holiday hosts want a warm, welcoming home atmosphere. Aside f... Read More

Real Estate Reporter

Goring the ox

Will mortgage interest deduction be killed?

By John Zipperer

BATTLE OF THE MID-WAY In recent months, the Trump administration and congressional Republicans have been trying to hammer out details of their proposed tax legislation. The fate of... Read More

MomSense

Family dinner: How to make it happen

By Liz Farrell

When I was growing up, family dinner was a priority for our family, and it happened at least five or six times a week. In high school, before we left for the football game or the m... Read More

Wellness

Everything you need to know about urgent care

By Christopher Bialecki

Picture this: you’re cutting strawberries and you accidentally slice your thumb. The pain isn’t terrible, but the cut looks deep. It’s bleeding badly. So what do you do? Do y... Read More

Movie Reviews

From Cannes with love and prestige

By Michael Snyder

As the holiday season approaches, those of us who cover the movie industry can be thankful the quality of the releases increases. It’s that time when we see the bulk of contender... Read More

Art World

Asian Art Museum’s Couture Korea combines history with fashion

By Sharon Anderson

The Asian Art Museum’s Couture Korea exhibition is a history lesson through fashion. Traditional culture is still relevant in modern Korea, and the traditional styles weave the ... Read More

Wine World

Wines for Thanksgiving

By Lynette Majer

The traditional Thanksgiving meal of turkey and all its accompaniments makes for interesting, if not challenging, wine pairings. The lean turkey breast meat suggests something whit... Read More

La Deliziosa Vita

Butternut squash risotto and rutabaga-carrot mash

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

Fall is my favorite time of year, and Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday (it’s like Christmas without all the hustle, bustle, and hassle). Many cooks prefer the seasonal bountie... Read More

New & Notable

Newcomer Parigo switches up the usual wine and food pairing paradigm

By Julie Mitchell

We’re all used to wine bars and restaurants pairing wine to match specific dishes, but what if one were to select the varietal first and then create a dish to either complement o... Read More

The Tablehopper

Wine (and design) lovers will find a lot to love at The Salzburg in North Beach

By Marcia Gagliardi

NORTH BEACH Are you ready for this beautiful new wine bar that feels as if an Austrian chalet was dropped into North Beach? Owners Jay Esopenko and Melissa Gugni (Union Larder, Lit... Read More

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