This Thanksgiving, instead of stressing in the kitchen, I’m opting for a quiet getaway—something easy, cozy, and just a bit indulgent. Whether it’s a hidden cabin in the redwoods, a breezy beachside stay, or a charming retreat in wine country,…
Bay Area
This month, wine lovers have something special to look forward to—the “Come Over October” initiative! Wineries are offering complimentary tastings and fall events at select wineries across Sonoma and Napa. Now that the stress of harvest is behind us and…
There’s something undeniably magical about stepping into the War Memorial Opera House, especially for the annual Opera Ball. This year, 2024, was no exception. As I arrived at the entrance, the building gleamed in the unusually warm San Francisco evening,…
6 February 2024
Valentine’s Date Ideas in San Francisco
Valentine’s Day has always been my favourite holiday. Maybe I grew up watching too many Disney movies, but the idea of celebrating love has always had a firm grip on my imagination. It helps, of course, that it’s also a…
6 January 2024
Visiting Tres Sabores Winery in St Helena
Tucked down the end of a winding dirt road, Tres Sabores Winery is a little glimpse into the Napa of yesteryear. Rambling roses and perfumed pomegranates stand guard at the ends of each row of vines, while little goats nibble…
4 January 2024
A Local’s Guide to Napa Valley
From hidden tasting rooms to world-class restaurants, this local’s guide to Napa Valley covers where to sip, stay, and explore — plus insider advice on timing your visit and avoiding the crowds.
31 December 2023
Dining at Tony’s Seafood Restaurant in Tomales Bay
If you love seafood, you need to take a trip up to Tony’s in Tomales Bay. The drive from the city is about an hour, winding through rolling hills dotted with dairy cows and towering redwoods, before emerging into some…
20 August 2023
A Look at Matthew Angelo Harrison’s Invisible Silhouettes at Jessica Silverman Gallery
Step into Matthew Angelo Harrison's world with "Invisible Silhouettes," an exhibition that's not just about sculptures; it's a symphony of emotions and materials that dance between visibility and the unseen.
Close your eyes and imagine a 200-person long dining table covered in wildflowers spanning the length of rows of vines just at the end of spring. There’s a gentle breeze, the shade from ancient olive trees gently filters out the…
Shifting the Silence This exhibition is a curation of abstract pieces by thirty three women, many of which are new acquisitions, covering a wide range of mediums which include sculpture, paint, video, and temporal installations. The exhibition was named for…
