Restaurant Review: The Best Pastry Shops (Patisseries) in Paris*
The last time I went to Paris (over 10 years ago), I had a particularly non memorable time, mostly because
2002 Pascal Jolivet Sancerre, Loire, France
There’s nothing like Sancerre (known anywhere else it grows as Sauvignon Blanc) to go with oysters and other shellfish. I
1999 Chateau Les Ormes-Sorbet, Medoc, France
I just got back from a long weekend in Paris, with much to write about here (some restaurant, hotel, and
Restaurant Review: SF Ferry Plaza, San Francisco’s New Gourmet Center
I was reluctantly persuaded to head down to the San Francisco Ferry Terminal today for lunch with some colleagues, and
2000 Iron Horse Estate Pinot Noir, Sonoma Green Valley
Iron Horse embodies everything I like about Sonoma county. Leaving aside the Sonoma vs. Napa debate for future flogging, suffice
Restaurant Review: Watercress, San Francisco
It’s pretty easy for me to find something wrong about a restaurant — I can be an overly critical guy,
2001 Scott Harvey Syrah
If I had to pick one wine that has consistently blown away everyone I have served it to in the
2003 Mionetto Novello Marca Trevigiana, Italy
I bought this wine on a whim, after reading a review of it in one of my favorite wine newsletters
2001 Martella “Hammer” Syrah
If I was going to name a wine “Hammer” I would damn well make sure that it had the oomph
2001 Edmeades Mendocino Zinfandel
Further proof that Mr. Robert Parker is not all he’s cracked up to be. I’ve mentioned elsewhere that his palate
1997 Bonny Doon Le Cigare Volant
I was first introduced to Le Cigare Volant by the 1995 vintage, and while I enjoyed the wine, it became
2001 Ramey Claret, Napa Valley
I first encountered Ramey wines at the Family Winemakers Tasting event at Fort Mason in San Francisco. I wandered over
Restaurant Review: Limon, San Francisco
I enjoy being able to see into the kitchen when I’m dining out, because sometimes I learn things, and also
Ruby Wine: A friendly wine shop
On the way to get some won-ton soup tonight, Ruth and I were strolling in Portrero Hill and decided to
BYOW Night at Tablespoon
Last minute alert from ZagatWire: Tonight, February 3: Tablespoon hosts “B.Y.O.W.” Night (Bring Your Own Wine), a monthly wine and
Meet the wine director for Louis Jadot
I’m not a huge fan of Beaujolais which is what Louis Jadot is most well known for, but they also
2000 Stuhlmuller Vineyards Alexander Valley Cabernet
If you ever needed proof that all those news reports about 2000 being a lousy year for red grapes in
Restaurant Review: Phenomenal Meal for Two, for Under $10, San Francisco
Way out along Balboa, under the fog belt, lies San Francisco’s greatest value meal. An unassuming little restaurant called the
Restaurant: Firecracker
There’s a certain class of restaurants that I am slowly gravitating towards as my favorite places to eat in San
