Food & Drink

Philanthropy and World-Class Wines Collide in Napa Valley’s Prestigious Annual Auction The 2024 Napa Valley Wine Auction, held on September 10, 2024, at the Napa Valley Expo in Napa, raised over $15 million for local charities, setting a new record for the event. The auction, which is the premier fundraiser for the Napa Valley Vintners

Golden State Review Contributor·September 10, 2024

Shaping the Future of Craft Beer in the Golden State On September 3, 2024, the California Craft Beer Summit took place at the Sacramento Convention Center, gathering over 2,500 industry professionals, beer enthusiasts, and brewers from across the state. The event, organized by the California Craft Brewers Association (CCBA), is a key annual gathering for

Golden State Review Contributor·September 3, 2024

Street Food Shaping San Francisco’s Vibrant Food Scene On August 23, 2024, the San Francisco Street Food Festival returned to the Mission District, drawing over 10,000 attendees for a celebration of the city’s food truck culture. After a two-year hiatus, the festival brought together more than 50 food trucks, local chefs, and food artisans, offering

Golden State Review Contributor·August 23, 2024

The 2024 Napa Valley Wine Harvest Preview took place on August 16, 2024, at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone in St. Helena. The preview event brought together over 1,000 industry professionals, sommeliers, and wine enthusiasts to taste early releases of the 2024 vintage and hear from Napa’s top winemakers about the challenges and

Golden State Review Contributor·August 16, 2024

How California is Shaping the Future of High-Quality Olive Oil The California Olive Oil Festival, held on August 9, 2024, at the Paso Robles Event Center, brought together over 4,000 guests for a celebration of the state’s growing olive oil industry. Known for its ideal climate and rich soils, California has quickly become one of

Golden State Review Contributor·August 9, 2024

On August 2, 2024, the California Sustainable Seafood Expo took place at the San Francisco Ferry Building, marking a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to promote sustainable seafood practices. The event attracted over 3,000 attendees, including seafood producers, chefs, environmental organizations, and consumers, all gathering to discuss the future of ocean-friendly seafood and the

Golden State Review Contributor·August 2, 2024

A Celebration of Local, Sustainable Craft Ciders in Paso Robles On July 24, 2024, the California Cider Festival was held in Paso Robles, drawing cider enthusiasts from across the state to celebrate the flourishing craft cider industry. With over 40 cider makers showcasing their products, the festival underscored California’s growing reputation as a hub for

Golden State Review Contributor·July 24, 2024

On July 17, 2024, the Napa Valley Food & Wine Classic made its triumphant return to the Napa Valley Fairgrounds after a three-year hiatus. The iconic festival, which attracts food lovers and wine connoisseurs from around the world, celebrated the best of California’s food and wine culture with over 7,000 attendees. This year’s event emphasized

Golden State Review Contributor·July 17, 2024

A Statewide Competition Highlights the Diversity of California’s Barbecue Scene On July 10, 2024, the Great California BBQ Showdown was held at the California State Fairgrounds in Sacramento, bringing together some of the state’s best pitmasters for a celebration of California’s diverse barbecue culture. This event, which attracted over 6,000 attendees, showcased the rich traditions

Golden State Review Contributor·July 10, 2024

California’s Organic Spirits Festival Takes Center Stage On July 3, 2024, California’s craft distilling scene took a major step forward with the first-ever California Organic Spirits Festival in Santa Barbara. Held at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, this landmark event gathered top distillers, environmentalists, and spirit enthusiasts from across the state to explore the growing

Golden State Review Contributor·July 3, 2024