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.

I write about San Francisco restaurants and the Bay Area food scene. When two restaurants opened with the name Bodega, I sorted things out.

There’s something hypnotic about Aphotic, chef Peter Hemsley’s thoughtful ode to seafood and an effort to amplify the discussion around seafood sourcing.

A curated list of new restaurants, changes at established restaurants in San Francisco, the greater Bay Area and Wine Country.

I had one day in New York City. Where would I eat? This is my one-day itinerary with plenty of eating and walking. Family not included.

The small town of Mill Valley plays host to a seafood-focused restaurant that beckons with a welcoming atmosphere and a welter of intriguing dishes. I did not know what to expect when I first walked into Coho. Run by the second generation of a local family known for their long-running Northern Italian restaurant nearby, the […]

My idea of plum brandy, a.k.a. rakija or slivovitz, a spirit revered by my Czech ancestors, was due for an update. Yebiga Rakija to the rescue!

What Is It? Gourmet popcorn company, Prospector Popcorn, is on a mission. A 501(c)(3) non-profit, Prospector is dedicated to competitive and integrated employment for people with disabilities through the operation of a first-run movie theater in Ridgefield, Connecticut. I fully support any business who provides opportunities for the differently abled but, more importantly, their popcorn […]