Join us this Saturday, March 13, as Gene broadcasts live from the River Walk in downtown Napa. It's all part of the Napa Valley Mustard Festival, going on all weekend, and Gene will be talking with food producers, wine makers, chefs and more.

Pebble Beach Food and Wine

Pebble Beach Food & Wine, April 8-11, features celebrity chefs like Thomas Keller, Wolfgang Puck, Hubert Keller, Tyler Florence, Iron Chef Morimoto, Charlie Trotter, Jacques Pepin, Iron Chef Michael Symon, Rick Tramonto, Jonathan Waxman, Ming Tsai, and Michael Chiarello.

This third annual event will bring together more than 60 prominent chefs and over 250 acclaimed wineries from around the world to the iconic Pebble Beach Resorts for a first-class display of epicurean splendor and unrivaled access, all at incredible values. In addition to cooking demonstrations led by the world's most talented chefs and vertical tastings from the world's top wine producers, unique experiences added each year make this a not-to-be-missed annual event. More information.

The Claremont Hotel Club & Spa proudly presents….
The First Annual Berkeley Wine Festival.
Modeled after the prestigious Boston Wine Festival and promising to become an annual local series, the Berkeley Wine Festival will take place March 12 through May 7 at the Claremont. The Festival will begin with a grand opening reception on Friday, March 12, followed by eight evenings of dinners featuring world class wineries. All wine dinners will be hosted by either the winemaker or proprietor. Dishes for each dinner will be created by Claremont Executive Chef Josh Thomsen to complement the vintner’s selections. For more information visit www.berkeleywinefestival.com



Celebrate the Gentle Giants with A Whale of a CelebrationThe first ever Little River Whale Festival is set for the weekend of March 12, 13 & 14. Six Little River gourmet chefs pair up with local wineries to bring you a Taste of Little River. From artist studio tours and our history museum grand opening, to docent-led walks and photo workshops, the first annual Little River Whale Festival has something for everyone. With some 20,000 gray whales migrating north from birthing grounds in Mexico to their winter home in Alaska, there will be plenty of whales to view from the Spring Ranch Headlands and Van Damme State Park and Beach. Best of all, stay 2 nights at any of the 9 Little River lodging properties and receive a 3rd night free. More information.


Chocolate Salon

The premier chocolate show on the West Coast takes place this Spring at the 4th Annual San Francisco International CHOCOLATE SALON, Saturday March 20th, 2010 at the Fort Mason Center's Festival Pavilion in San Francisco. Chocolate aficionados, fanatics, buyers and journalists can experience the finest in artisan, gourmet & premium chocolate in one of the world's great culinary metropolitan areas.
www.sfchocolatesalon.com

Win a Night at a Sonoma Valley B&B

Ready for a quick escape route to paradise? Sonoma Valley’s landscape of rolling farmlands, ancient vineyards and historic towns offers year-round bliss—no matter the season.

Try Sonoma’s B&B Association for an array of cozy and one-of-a-kind lodgings. Enter to win a one-night stay at one of these delightful properties. 

KGO Newstalk 810 and Amici's East Coast Pizzeria want to stimulate your taste buds, with a free office party for up to 20 people! Toss your business card into our virtual cookie jar, and we'll treat each week's winning lunch bunch to a selection of Amici's delicious thin crust pizzas, freshly made pastas, and salads. Enter to win here.