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The Charter Oak Restaurant: Napa Valley

The Charter Oak restaurant is a mandatory stop in the heart of the Napa Valley wine region. Previously the site of Tra Vigne, Christopher Kostow and Nathaniel Dorn have kept all the architectural eye candy. It’s the best in casual/fine dining, minus pretentious attitude. The large open heath centers the room. Start your evening at…

The Famed Roka Akor Opens in San Francisco

The Famed Roka Akor Opens in San Francisco

Dr. John Kapoor and Executive Chef Roman Petry invited San Francisco society to the opening of their newest restaurant Roka Akor in San Francisco. During the festive fete, guests enjoyed specialty cocktails, robata-grilled fare, an array of delectable sushi, sashimi and tempura, and live entertainment.  Ryan Lincks, Hooman Khalili, Lori Puccinelli Stern   Like its…

Friday Night Opening Celebration for SF Chefs
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Friday Night Opening Celebration for SF Chefs

SF Chefs can easily be considered the culinary equivalent of the Olympics, with all the anticipation, excitement and hoopla of London’s festivus the other night, except even better because this gala is all about food and drink and You DO NOT want to miss this opening night. A food lovers paradise, the historic Union Square…

My Best New Southern Food Pick McCrady’s Restaurant, Charleston, S.C. :: Part 4 of 4
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My Best New Southern Food Pick McCrady’s Restaurant, Charleston, S.C. :: Part 4 of 4

McCrady’s is my Best NEW Southern Food Pick– and man, do I mean off the charts, mind-blowing great food from outer space meets El Bulli with a howdy-dee-do to Low Country Cooking. No wonder this restaurant has received numerous awards for: Best new restaurant in 2006, Best Chef, Best Downtown restaurant, Best Wine list, Best…