Thoughtful Gourmet Blog

Sugar-free snack bars from B.T.R. Bars are keto, vegan, gluten-free and paleo with adaptogens and monk fruit.

This is not a review of London Dry Gin; it is my musings on which London Dry gin is easiest to use in cocktails.

Mr. Espresso simplifies coffee with its single serve coffee. Place a sachet in a mug, then pour in boiling water for a creamy cup of joe.

Mendocino is known for its laid-back style and all-natural approach. The area’s food scene reflects the innate casualness of the community – everyone is welcome here – yet there are good choices for even the most discriminating diner. Mendocino Begin your Mendocino adventure in the lounge at the 5200 Restaurant & Lounge at the newly […]

Product Review for 12 Tides: Organic Kelp Snacks

Words coined during the Age of Corona. Or maybe not…

In my house, we have new rituals around ordering in, supporting the places we usually visit as a family after baseball games or for a change of pace from home cooking. But those restaurants differ from what I might choose for an adults-only date night with my partner or a special dinner out. For our […]

With delivery services like UberEats and DoorDash charging restaurants 25–30% per order and a delivery fee to consumers on top of that, restaurants are hanging their hat on delivery as an unsustainable stop-gap to pay some of the bills and maintain supplier relationships. Using Dine-In Marin is a better solution or pick-up.