At her flagship store in Oakland on September 12, Bay Area icon Sherri McMullen presented her fashion forward clientele with her fall selection of elegant essentials by some of the design world’s most exciting makers. MacMullen welcomed eager shoppers with noshes from Oakland’s Parche restaurant, an innovative spot offering the best of modern Colombian cuisine.…
San Francisco Opera’s Opera Ball 2024 welcomed guests to a party that was an homage to this season’s opening production: A Masked Ball. Verdi’s tragic love story, Un Ballo in Maschera, was reflected in the party’s decor and in the partygoers’ attire. Guests entered a scene set with elegant silver and white decor, accented with…
On September 12 the de Young opened its doors to an exclusive guest list of 150 patrons, to pay tribute to renowned couture designer Lily Samii. Surrounded by a display of 21 of her most dazzling designs, partygoers honored Samii’s extraordinary 50-year career in the beautiful Piazzoni Murals Room. The event was both a tribute…
Italian cuisine is beloved worldwide for its rich flavors and comforting dishes. A plate of pasta, a chunk of cheese, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil are seemingly simple offerings, but they easily evoke feelings of warmth and well-being. This holiday season, give the gift of that warmth with a basket filled with…
“Super Tuscan.” The name emerged in the 1970s when innovative (and rebellious!) Tuscan winemakers pushed back against the stringent rules that governed Italian wine production—rules that left little room for creativity, such as strictly permitted grape varieties, blending regulations, and specific vinification methods. Frustrated by such constraints, winemakers began experimenting with grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon,…
