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November 16, 2018

Cascina Fontana Barolo

Do you love Barolo wine? Winemaker Mario Fontana gives us a barrel tasting of his traditional and natural wine in Piedmont Italy

When in Piedmont, you’ll want to experience as many traditional Barolo and Barbaresco wineries as possible. Cascina Fontana is a classic Barolo house you won’t want to miss. On our last visit, winemaker Mario Fontana guided us through an extensive tasting of his exquisite wines in his family’s cantina. Mario handed us each a... Continue Reading

November 12, 2018

Point Reyes Bay Blue and Herb Biscuits

Point Reyes Chees Bay Blue & Herb Biscuits recipe by chef Jennifer Luttrell

Point Reyes Farmstead Creamery Fork offers one of the best brunches in the San Francisco Bay Area. These quarterly farm to table brunches sell out within hours of tickets being released, and it’s well worth signing up for their email list so you don’t miss out on the opportunity to get a reservation. This... Continue Reading

November 1, 2018

Getaway to California’s Gold Country

Watch the sunset through the trees in Yosemite National Park in Tuolumne County California

California’s Gold Country is the perfect weekend escape from the Bay Area. We recently spent a weekend visiting Tuolumne County and Yosemite National Park, and the fall colors were almost at their peak. We had such a fun weekend exploring this beautiful and unique region of California and learning about its rich history, we’re... Continue Reading

October 19, 2018

Ferry Building

A trip to the Ferry Building is a must when visiting San Francisco. We always tell friends and family to skip Fisherman’s Wharf and highly recommend the Ferry Building instead. If you are in town on Saturday morning, the Ferry Building hosts one of the best farmers markets in the Bay Area (get our... Continue Reading

October 19, 2018

CUESA Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

The Taste SF used lux pie pumpkins from CUESA ferry plaza market to make Pumpkin Spice Cocktail with Hangar 1 Vodka for Friendsgiving

One of our favorite things to do on a Saturday morning is head to one of the best farmers markets in the United States. CUESA Saturday farmer’s market is held at the Ferry Building Marketplace from 8am-2pm. We suggest going earlier than later for your visit. You’ll be mingling with some of the top chefs in... Continue Reading

October 19, 2018

Lord Stanley

Don’t let Lord Stanley’s small, two-level space on Polk Street in San Francisco’s quaint Russian Hill neighborhood fool you. This Michelin-starred restaurant from Chefs Rupert and Carrie Blease packs a big punch. Lord Stanley has a great selection of natural wines, but we’d suggest stopping into Biondivino Wine Boutique (just around the corner) to... Continue Reading

October 19, 2018

Robin

After a very expensive build-out, Hayes Valley’s Robin opened as one of the best omakase restaurants in San Francisco in 2017. If you love sushi and are up for trying something new, we’d highly recommend this unique dining experience. We’ve dined at other Michelin-starred omakase restaurants in San Francisco, but Robin offers a totally... Continue Reading

October 18, 2018

True Laurel

If you’re like us and have always wanted to try Lazy Bear Chef David Barzelay’s two-Michelin starred food but aren’t ready to commit to purchasing tickets for the communal dinner, check out True Laurel. Located in the trendy Mission District and open seven days a week, Barzelay’s newest concept is an airy, early modern... Continue Reading

October 16, 2018

Neighbor Bakehouse

For the best baked goods in San Francisco, skip the over-hyped Insta-famous bakeries like Tartine and Mr. Holmes and make your way to Neighbor Bakehouse in the up-and-coming Dogpatch district. The Dogpatch is exploding with new restaurants, bars (like The Sea Star), and shops (like our favorite butcher in San Francisco), and Neighbor Bakehouse... Continue Reading

October 16, 2018

Zuni Cafe

Zuni Cafe is a San Francisco classic. Opened in 1979, it’s still as popular as ever today. This gem is like an island oasis on the sketchy border of Mid-Market and Civic Center, and is always busy with tourists and locals alike. Come to Zuni for the oysters and stay for the chicken. We... Continue Reading

October 16, 2018

The Big 4

The classic San Francisco bars visit The Big Four in San Francisco, one of the most iconic and

For one of the best bars in San Francisco, head to The Big 4. This historic restaurant and bar features a romantic clubby lounge filled with dark wood, classic cocktails, and a piano player. This classic Nob Hill establishment is located in the Scarlet Huntington Hotel and is named after the “Big 4” businessmen... Continue Reading

October 14, 2018

Perfect Thanksgiving Dessert: Almond Apple Tart

Close up look at an easy Almond Apple Tart inspired by our trip to London #tart #recipe #apple

We’ve been craving the caramel-almond apple tart that we had at one of the best natural wine bars in Soho for months. During our trip to London, we were seriously tempted by the giant tart sitting next to us. I’m so thankful that we decided to split a piece with coffee after dinner. Since buying... Continue Reading