Thoughtul Gourmet Blog

My highly curated, semi-monthly round-up of new restaurants, eateries and other food and drink hot spots around the Bay Area and wine country.

Though the vegan tasting menu is no more, most dishes from executive chef John Carney are embracing inclusiveness and can be made vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free.

My highly curated, semi-monthly round-up of new restaurants, eateries and other food and drink hot spots around the Bay Area and wine country.

A trial of Activated You’s Morning Complete ticked all of my wellness boxes. Except one.

I set out to change eggplant’s bad reputation, using my family as test subjects. Some successes, some failures and a reminder that texture and visuals are, as ever, key.

My highly curated, semi-monthly round-up of new restaurants, eateries and other food and drink hot spots around the Bay Area and wine country.

My highly curated, semi-monthly round-up of new restaurants, eateries and other food and drink hot spots around the Bay Area and wine country.

My lightened version of seven layer dip is designed for summer season with fresh corn and tomatoes. It makes summer party prep a breeze.