The Chefs Among Us, Part III — Architect turned chef (VIDEO)
Bringing instincts of aesthetics to the kitchen, meet a former architect who now cooks and teaches Asian cuisines.
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The Chefs Among Us, Part II — Fashion sourcer turned chef (VIDEO)
A former fashion sourcer for major national retailers found inspiration in the kitchen and now teaches Indian cooking in the Bay Area.
The Chefs Among Us, Part I — Physicist turned chef (VIDEO)
Meet a retired physicist who now enjoys chemistry in the kitchen. This video is the first in a three-part series about Bay Area professionals who found second careers in cooking.
Trail of treasures — A scavenger hunt through San Francisco’s hidden food scene
Journalist and foodie Xandra Clark scours San Francisco, uncovering secret food and drink – from the costumed Cookie Lady, to the family-style Tartine dinners, to Bourbon and Branch, the speakeasy with a password.
Open House — ‘Mother Norway’ welcomes waves of college students visiting Bay Area
For Scandinavian students visiting the Bay Area, 91-year-old Sigvor Hamre Thornton’s Berkeley home is a near universal destination. “Mother Norway” has hosted dozens of students, including a crown prince.
The Essential Things — Move managers help the aging trim down a life’s possessions
Cindy Hofen runs a Palo Alto business helping seniors sort through a lifetime’s worth of possessions and move into assisted living facilities. As baby boomers age, there is increasing need for her services.
Small indie game developers reaching big audiences
Combine small teams, personal passion and a large accessible market and small game makers have the ingredients for a creative explosion.
Experts at Stanford’s first TEDx conference showcase ‘ideas worth sharing’
Hundreds gathered at Stanford on Saturday, for the campus’ first-ever TEDx conference. Nearly 30 scientists, musicians, doctors, dancers and other experts gave 18-minute presentations: “Ideas worth sharing.”
After decades, Stanford’s Frost Amphitheater rocks again
Stanford’s Frost Amphitheater hosted rock legends in the 1960s, but after a 1971 concert got out of hand, the university rarely allowed rock shows. Saturday, Modest Mouse will headline Frost’s biggest rock show in decades.