To celebrate a friend’s 30th birthday, the team headed out to the wild and rugged coastline near Point Reyes on Tomales Bay to consume large quantities of oysters. It is unfortunate for me that most marine life is off limits. I have the appetite and constitution to consume and imbibe almost everything except for animals [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Food!’
January 15, 2010
The new Norman Rose Tavern in Napa
When you hear the owners of one of your favorite restaurants has opened another eatery, you’ve got to try it. And judging by the crowd, it seems like most of Napa had the same thought. Christine and me were joined by some friends for our first visit to the Norman Rose Tavern in Napa. The [...]
November 8, 2009
California tri tip
It often seems that when it’s time to fire up the grill, tri tip steaks are always worth a consideration. A California classic, tri tip is one of the only cuts of steak that were developed on the West Coast. My understanding is the cut originated on the large Haciendas, or ranches that comprised California [...]
May 21, 2009
Double chop good life at Wine and Roses
Every wine region seems to have its signature hotel and restaurant. In Lodi, it’s the Wine and Roses. Located in a rambling farmhouse that has been converted into a hotel and spa, Wine and Roses is emblematic of Lodi’s growth as a wine region. Christine and I visited the restaurant on a sumptuous weekday night. [...]
