Author Archives: Ellen Fort

9 Great Wing Recipes for Super Bowl Party Success

When you think of a Super Bowl spread, one of the first things that come to mind is probably a plate full of wings. All… Read More

14 Lunch Recipes to Make While You Work From Home

Take it from someone who worked from home almost exclusively for years: Lunch is the most important meal of the day. It breaks up… Read More

Seattle Fine Dining Icon Canlis Shifts to Drive-Thru and Delivery Amid Coronavirus Concerns

In addition to its exceptional fine dining cuisine, Seattle dining institution Canlis is known for its architecturally notable building and views of the water. But,… Read More

Lucques, an LA Dining Icon, to Close After 21 Years

After 21 years of shaping the culinary scene of Los Angeles, Lucques will close its doors on May 6. The restaurant founded by Suzanne… Read More

Celebrity Chef’s Non-Profit Feeds Thousands of Passengers Stuck on Coronavirus-Stricken Cruise Ship

COVID-19, the novel coronavirus whose spread has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, has caused massive cancellations of large events from Austin’s… Read More

Georgia O’Keeffe’s Collection of Handwritten Recipes Sold to Yale Library

Everyone wants to cook like Ina or Julia, but what about an artist? Perhaps an iconic Western artist, like Georgia O’Keefe? Sotheby’s recently banked… Read More

Heirloom Beans Become Coveted Pantry Staple as Coronavirus Spreads

Rancho Gordo’s heirloom beans have been on the “It List” of food connoisseurs for years. Now they’ve also become one of their top picks for… Read More

Joe Coulombe, Founder of Trader Joe’s, Has Died at 89

When Joe Coulombe founded Trader Joe’s in Pasadena in 1967, he launched what would become an empire, with over 500 stores in 40 states.  The… Read More

L.A.’s Hottest New Restaurant Is Inside a Gucci Store

Los Angeles is about to become lot more Italian when the hotly anticipated Gucci Osteria Da Massimo Bottura Beverly Hills opens on February 17. It’s… Read More

Snag Bottles of Pliny the Younger for the First Time Ever

It’s that time of year again: Northern California’s favorite cult beer, Pliny the Younger, is back for the 16th year in a row. And… Read More

Sonoma Winery Spills Almost 100,000 Gallons of Cabernet Sauvignon

A 90,000-gallon blending tank filled with Cabernet Sauvignon sprang a leak at Sonoma’s Rodney Strong Vineyards on Wednesday afternoon, releasing thousands of gallons of the… Read More

A Wine Bar Devoted to Anchovies Will Open in SF This Spring

In San Francisco, the humble anchovy will finally have its moment in the spotlight, when chefs Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski debut their newest restaurant… Read More

Juicy Rotisserie Chicken Spot from L.A.’s Kismet Team Is Now Open

Los Angeles is buzzing with the arrival of Kismet Rotisserie, the new restaurant from chefs Sarah Hymanson and Sara Kramer, the duo behind continuously… Read More

Celebs Go Vegan for the Golden Globes This Year

This year, celebrities dining at the Golden Globes awards ceremony on January 5 will be missing one major nomination: meat. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association… Read More

Beloved San Diego Brewery Expands to Bay Area With a Splashy New Taproom

San Diego’s popular Modern Times Beer has made its way to the Bay Area, with the opening of its Oakland taproom. It’s part of the… Read More

Borrow Air Fryers, Instant Pots, and More Kitchen Gadgets… at the Library?

Want to test-drive an air fryer? Investigate an Instant Pot? Or maybe just give sous vide cooking a try without buying a pricey piece of… Read More

Long Thought Extinct, This Rare Apple Was Just Rediscovered

Though Washington state’s apple growers recently made headlines with the introduction of the crunchy new Cosmic Crisp variety, Colorado has a long history as… Read More

8 Indulgent Hot Chocolates for the Coziest Winter

Temperatures are dropping throughout the West, which means it’s time to heat things up inside with a rich cup of hot chocolate. The classic recipe… Read More

La Croix Will Bubble Up Two New Flavors in 2020

La Croix fiends can prepare for an exciting 2020. The brand has announced two new flavors of its obsessively consumed sparkling water: Limoncello and Pastèque… Read More

Dungeness Crab Season Kicks Off With Tons of Plump Crustaceans

Commercial crab season has officially, finally kicked off in the Bay Area. Starting December 15, fisherman have been arriving at Fisherman’s Wharf with bountiful… Read More

Crunch Into a Cosmic Crisp Apple, the Fruit World’s New Shining Star

Behold the Cosmic Crisp, the first new apple variety to be introduced in 20 years. Developed and fine-tuned by a team of pro-horticulturists at… Read More

Celebrity Chef Opens New Tahoe Restaurant Just in Time for Ski Season

Just in time for a massive Thanksgiving snowstorm, Bay Area chef and restaurateur Michael Mina has opened a location of his upscale tavern,… Read More

Chill Out Your Entire Family at Thanksgiving With This Cannabis-Infused Gravy

Disclaimer: We are not seriously suggesting you dose your family (or anyone!) on Thanksgiving (or any day!). We’re simply offering up a bit of… Read More

The 12 New Cookbooks to Give Home Cooks This Year

It’s been a banner year for cookbooks, with titles from big name chefs and lesser known authors alike. Check out these 12 titles… Read More