Thoughtful Gourmet Blog

Nothing expresses the expectant exuberance of the new year like bubbly. I’ve narrowed it down to 5 sparkling wines to celebrate 2023.

The West Coast is a hot spot for finding exceptional boozy gifts with sparkle, style and plenty of charm. ‘Tis the season for gift guides and end-of-year lists. I am piling on with my own guide to the best bubbles, cocktails and spirit-forward beverages that can be delivered or hand-carried to someone’s door. I could […]

Seven highly curated, West Coast-inspired gift ideas that are a little out of the ordinary but just right for the foodist in your life. ‘Tis the season for gift guides and end-of-year lists. I am piling on with my own guide to the best treats and fun eats that can be delivered or hand-carried to […]

A lively bistro in San Francisco’s Financial District, Credo is a neighborhood restaurant any neighborhood would be lucky to have.

Mike Ralls launches Addicitve Coffee Roasters from San Rafael’s Lucas Valley nieghborhood.

A white Armagnac mojito cocktail and fresh white wines just might generate awareness of a sleepy French region better known for aged brandy.

Chef Garrison Price’s menu at Bear expresses myriad culinary influences and flavors, designed to suit curious eaters with a global palate.

La Tourangelle, which translates to “the woman from Tours,” uses traditional practices such as hand roasting in cast iron for its inimitable almond butter.