Surrell in Seattle: Fine Washington Wine and Food
An All-Washington State Wine List and Creative Pacific Northwest Food
Author: Deborah Grossman
Deborah Grossman is a San Francisco Bay Area journalist whose specialty is writing about people and places that craft unique beverage and food. Her gastronomic travel articles depict experiences at the global dining table. She writes for several print and
online publications. She occasionally eats dessert first and applauds the Italian proverb:
A dinner without wine is like a day without sunshine.
Codorníu, The Cava Jewel of Raventós Codorníu
The Codorníu estate is known as the “Cathedral of Cava.”
Piazza Hospitality Satisfies Hunger
Four Creative Sonoma County Restaurants
Fresh Victor Mixers Boost the Bar
Let your imagination flow with Fresh Victor mixers at the bar.
Saison, Elegant Dining from Start to Finish
Saison blends modern and ancient cooking styles with American and Asian flavors into a memorable two-star Michelin dining experience
Four Wines for Summer Sipping
Four from Europe and the U.S.— white and red—for summer food pairing.
Limewood for Dining and Bay Views in Berkeley
With gorgeous San Francisco Bay vistas, delicious food, and a creative chef, Limewood stands high above your standard hotel restaurant.
Lo & Behold: A New Culinary Hotspot in Healdsburg
Lo & Behold! Good drinks and good food have arrived in Healdsburg from an experienced set of bar and kitchen professional opening their first restaurant.
Gin and Tonic Canned Cocktails Shine Bright
Gin and tonics are ideal candidates for the canned cocktail craze with gin’s many flavor profiles and a variety of sparkling tonic waters
Fleetwood: A Delicious and Peaceful Place to Dine in Napa Valley
Fleetwood restaurant in Calistoga is a rustic yet refined place for creative cocktails, wood fired pizza, pasta, and more.
Top of the Mark San Francisco Rises Above the Lounge Scene
The Top of the Mark is a beautifully appointed, historic lounge with stunning, wrap around views, gourmet small plates and creative food and drink pairings.
Better to Drink RTD Cocktails
No fuss, better tasting, single serve, ready-to-drink cocktails make Happy Hours, holiday parties, and camping easier.
The Empress by Boon: Chinese Cuisine Reimagined in Grand Style
Sponsor From the first bite of food at Empress by Boon, I knew this would be a dinner to remember.Continue Reading
Wine in the White House: A review of “White House Wine: A History.”
Sponsor The title of this book may be “White House Wine: A History,” but a truer subtitle might be “AnContinue Reading
The Tonga Room and Hurricane Bar Reopens with Flare: Iconic San Francisco venue floats into a new era
South Seas Sizzle in San Francisco
Father’s Day Wines with Special Heritage
Take Dad on a wine adventure for Father’s Day.
Mother’s Day Wines from Women Vintners
Women vintners share their favorite Mother’s Day wine and food.
Passover Food and Wine Pairings from Covenant Winery
Vintner Jeff Morgan shares pairings of his kosher Covenant wines with modern takes on traditional Passover foods.
Seven Wines to Drink in 2021
It’s time to turn over a new leaf in time and try some new and classic wine.
Valentine’s Day with Wine Country Icons
Wine country icons Francis Ford Coppola, Cathy Corison, Paul Draper, and Philippe Melka offer favorite Valentine’s Day wine and food pairings.
