Monica G. Turner

2 months ago | starkinsider.com | Monica G. Turner

The James Beard Foundation has announced its 2025 semifinalists, celebrating excellence in the culinary industry. Several Bay Area chefs, restaurants, and bars made the prestigious list, showcasing the region’s diverse and innovative food scene. Finalists will be announced on April 2, with winners crowned at the awards ceremony on June 16 in Chicago.

Jan 8, 2025 | starkinsider.com | Monica G. Turner

Wine lovers, rejoice! One of California’s most iconic wine country events, Taste of Sonoma, returns to the picturesque Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens this spring. Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 21, 2025, because this one-day celebration of wine, food, and Sonoma County’s charm is not to be missed.

Nov 5, 2024 | starkinsider.com | Monica G. Turner

Charles Krug Winery, one of Napa Valley’s oldest and most established wineries, will host Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli for two performances next summer:Saturday, June 21, 2025Sunday, June 22, 2025The winery recently announced the concerts in a public release, encouraging wine and music enthusiasts to mark their calendars. The performances will be held at sunset on Charles Krug’s historic estate grounds, adding an atmospheric layer to what is set to be a notable summer event in Napa.

Oct 29, 2024 | starkinsider.com | Monica G. Turner

San Francisco’s highly anticipated Eat Drink SF festival is back for 10 days of culinary celebration from November 8 to 17, 2024. This annual food and wine event showcases the city’s vibrant dining scene with a variety of ticketed events, prix-fixe menus, and neighborhood dining nights. The festival is produced by the Golden Gate Restaurant Association (GGRA) and highlights both emerging chefs and iconic establishments in the Bay Area.

Sep 10, 2024 | starkinsider.com | Monica G. Turner

Look for a “Thriller in Rhyme” to kick-off the 2024-2025 season at San Jose Stage. The West Coast premiere of The Smuggler is just one of five productions making up the iconic theater company’s 42nd season. Also featured in the up coming line-up is a holiday comedy A Sherlock Carol, Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People, Steve Martin’s The Underpants, and closing out with the Tony Award-Winning musical Sweet Charity.