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Jen Biesty may have taken top prize at last week's SF Chefs Top Chef Happy Hour, but on my judges' scorecard, chef Ryan Scott came in a close second. The charismatic chef showed he's got skills behind the bar with his update on that classic girly drink known as the Lemon Drop. Despite his use of brown sugar simple syrup, Scott's version of the Lemon Drop was more tart than the standard — not a Read more
Over the weekend, the second annual SF Chefs event took place, and it wasn't just about the food — beer, wine, and cocktails were in full force, too. Case in point: MIX with SF Top Chefs, a happy hour featuring a cocktail shake-off between San Francisco's most memorable Top Chef alums. Five contenders — Ryan Scott, Jen Biesty, Mattin Nobila, Erik Hopfinger, and Laurine Wickett — made Read more
There were so many highlights during our weekend in the Rockies, but one of my true favorites was a five-course dinner sponsored by Fiji Water. The occasion, held at local haunt The Wild Fig, featured a special guest in the kitchen: Rob Wilson, the executive chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, and a roaring afterparty, where the wine, cocktails, and, of course, Fiji Water, were Read more
I almost don't know why I'm bothering with this one. Your responses are probably going to be "Too Easy!" or "Who?" - either way I think it's a fun photo, so I had to share. Guess which chef was seen rocking his Fiji water at the Parsons 8th annual Line Debut Fashion Show? To find out, read more Read more
Ever since her No Doubt days, I have been a fan of Gwen Stefani. I always thought she got her smokin' bod from all that dancing she does on stage, but I had no idea she was a health-nut too. Be it health-nut diva who has a thing for the color white, a health-nut nonetheless. Along with at least 30 bottles of assorted water (Fiji, Vitamin Water, Fruit Water), TMZ reported that she also has a Read more
Although the 2011 Food & Wine Classic has come and gone, I'm still savoring all the delicious memories. One thing that stands out in my mind is the special dinner we attended on Friday evening at the recently opened rustic-chic Casa Tua in Aspen. The event was hosted by Fiji Water and featured the cuisine of chef Christopher Lee. Here's a look at the extravagant six-course meal. Read more
On last night's The Bachelorette, Ashley hosted a surprise guest in Fiji when Ryan returned for a second shot at love. Unlike when this has happened in other seasons of the show, Ryan didn't leave on his own accord and then return, he was booted off middate and then made the ballsy (and possibly producer-encouraged) decision to try one last time to make it with Ashley. With his puppy-dog eyes Read more
At the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, I sat down for a quiet chat with one of my favorite food personalities, chef and restaurateur Michael Chiarello. The chef looked laid-back, but debonair in a yellow sweater and formfitting black pants. We talked about his participation on the fourth season of The Next Iron Chef and his other upcoming projects, which include an iconic restaurant and Read more
Carrying a bottle of Evian is so last decade: disposable water bottles are bad for our wallets, our health, and the environment. Even though we love that these celebrities spent 2009 working out, they still thought it was OK to carry around a bottle of Fiji or Arrowhead. Can you guess who doesn't know how much cooler it is to carry a Sigg or Nalgene bottle to her workout? Hopefully 2010 is the Read more
You all know I am all about hydration. I even made a cool little water calculator so you can compute how much water you should be drinking! Now, if you drink a lot of bottled water, I am urging your to take a minute and weigh your convenience against the environmental impact of all that plastic. Most folks drink their bottled water on the go and there is no convenient way to recycle the Read more
