Hearing her gourmet wine nuts described as “totally insane,” was one of Erika Heinemann’s favorite compliments, she said.

Just like red tennis shoes, fads and trends have traditionally started in the West and moved east.

Dear Len & Rosie,

Famed chef, author and TV personality Michael Chiarello plans to open a new restaurant at V Marketplace in Yountville. He was the founding chef at Tra Vigne in St. Helena.

Every time I see someone with their car up on a jack, I am glad it’s not me. When was the last time you used the spare tire in your trunk? I can’t remember the last time I had a flat.  Even so, I am not about to get rid of my spare. There’s something comforting about that tire in the trunk.