Marian Bull

2 weeks ago | atlasobscura.com | Marian Bull

Along the sun-dappled hills of Sonoma County, where salt air from the Pacific breezes through rolling vineyards and the soil sings with centuries of winemaking history, great wine waits to be made. And at Decoy, a winery known for its distinguished portfolio of California wines, that terroir combines with a deep level of craftsmanship, to make for accessible but elegant bottles that burst with the delicious traces of California’s land.

1 month ago | atlasobscura.com | Marian Bull

BURGER HEAVEN 1. Hodad's Ocean Beach Hodad’s Ocean Beach is all about two things: fun, and enormous burgers. Even before you walk in the door of this famous San Diego Burger spot, you’ll know it’s special, thanks to the sticker-covered VW bus outside and the mural of a surfing burger on the building's exterior. Inside, the walls are covered in license plates, surf boards hang from the ceiling, and burgers sizzle on the griddle all day long.

2 months ago | mollywizenberg.substack.com | Molly Wizenberg |Hallie Bateman |Marian Bull

Every so often, I get on Zoom with someone whose work and mind I admire, and then I share our conversation with you. Today that someone is the writer and illustrator . I first encountered Hallie’s work about a decade ago on Instagram. Or maybe I was tipped off by the writer and ceramicist , a longtime friend of Hallie’s, whom I met a long time ago in the wild world of online food writing and whose tastes in food, literature, and friendship are impeccable.

Sep 26, 2024 | forbes.com | Marian Bull

If you’re seeking an easy way to dress up a salad or roast, a drizzle (or more) of balsamic vinegar might be the answer. The best balsamic vinegars have a gentle balance of sweetness and acidity, with a depth of flavor that reflects a long and careful aging process. After testing 13 popular bottles, from grocery store basics to high-end elixirs, I believe the best overall is the Villa Manodori Balsamic Vinegar for its complexity and versatility across a handful of applications.

Aug 29, 2024 | atlasobscura.com | Marian Bull

DANCING IN THE DARK1. Devil’s Tramping GroundSet back from the main road in the town of Bear Creek lies an empty, eerie patch of woods. Here is a dusty circle—barren of plant life and about 15’ wide—where, according to stories dating back to 1882, the devil comes to dance. Also known as the Devil’s Tramping Ground, legend goes that if you place anything in the center, no matter how heavy it is, when you come back the next day, it will be thrown back out overnight.