Thoughtful Gourmet Blog

New Oakland coffee bar, the Caffe by Mr. Espresso serves lattes over a gorgeous oak bar

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.

me and both boys at the Herculaneum near Naples, Italy

Did we visit Napoli for Pompeii and pizza? Yes. Was it hot in July? Yes. My family loved every minute – and every bite – in and around Naples. Here’s my daily strategy to thrive as a summer tourist with kids and a guide to where we ate after we visited the sites.

utilda’s Thia Tea at the Hotel Graduate’s President’s Terrace restaurant and bar

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 fisherman in wetproof gear holding a shirmp roll from Sailing Goat restaurant

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.

Bohemian Rhapsody cocktail at The Felix, a new speakeasy/bar from the owners of Bodega

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.

chef Nathan Matkowsky at Turntable San Francisco

After years as the pivot around which Turntable at Lord Stanley spins, chef Nathan Matkowsky is taking over the stoves in May.

Recipe for the King Charles Cocktail to celebrate the coronation of King Charles in May

10 questions for the CEO of Highclere Gin about their famous castle, King Charles’ coronation and how to celebrate the new king.

the bar at La Mar Bar

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.