Chelsea Davis

Chelsea is a bi-coastal San Francisco native. As a freelance writer, she covers everything that falls under the food, drink and travel umbrella. In other words, all the fun stuff.

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Old Skool Café: Helping At-Risk Youth One Jazzy Meal A Time

Since the death of George Floyd, people have come together in solidarity protesting, campaigning, donating and more in the name of ending the systemic racism found within the fabric of our society. Seen and unseen, many industries are riddled with inequality, along with an evident lack of diversity. Beyond monetary transactions, a crucial way to support Black-owned businesses is to listen to the experts in their fields who are changing the status quo—leaders who seek ways to make sustained, meaningful change within their wheelhouse.
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Meet The Visionaries Who Transformed This Historic Building Into A Cosmopolitan Downtown Napa Restaurant

Downtown Napa is continuing its evolution as a lively, eclectic wine country destination with the complete renovation of the historic Fagiani’s, one of the area’s most beloved landmarks located at 813 Main Street. Originally constructed in 1908, the building’s Renaissance Revival architecture in combination with its storied past inspired Joe Wagner, Owner of AVOW and Copper Cane Wine & Provisions, to acquire the property in 2016.
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5 Fun Easter Dessert And Cocktail Pairings (With Recipes)

You can’t go wrong with the delightful combination of a sweet dessert and refreshing cocktail, especially now that it’s Springtime! We chatted with five cocktail pros on their favorite dessert + cocktail pairings perfect for Easter brunch (an afternoon soiree, a celebratory get together post Coronavirus... or honestly any time this Spring season!). Fruity, citrus-forward cocktails complement these lighter, yet still indulgent treats and if you don’t believe it, read on!
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Minibar Delivery Hits All-Time Sale Highs While Helping Mom And Pop Shops Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

We’ve seen the quarantine memes about us all becoming alcoholics amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but joking aside, those looking to stay buzzed during the crisis couldn’t be luckier given the rise of on-demand alcohol delivery. While many restaurants and businesses are taking major losses during this time of uncertainty, alcohol delivery is thriving with companies such as Minibar Delivery seeing a 515% increase in new buyers since the pandemic began.
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5 Beverage Delivery Services You Never Knew You Needed

We are in the midst of a pandemic which means going out to bars, cafes or any type of watering hole for that matter is no longer an option. With that said, there are a variety of beverage delivery options that feature spirits, coffees, virgin cocktails and vino waiting and ready to be delivered to your door. So in efforts to stay strong during social distancing and quarantining, here are 5 beverage subscriptions you never knew you needed!
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5 Pro-Golfers Share Their Favorite At Home Food And Wine Pairings

I recently attended my first professional golf tournament, the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, which takes place at the incredibly scenic Pebble Beach, California. With the sounds of crashing waves and distant claps cheering on the competition surrounding me, I took in panoramic views of the Monterey coastline with a glass of wine in hand. Looking back, I wish I had savored that moment just a bit more, but who knew a pandemic was on its way. Now that the fresh ocean breeze and group gatherings are be
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day With These Cocktail And Dessert Pairings, Plus Recipes

Just because we can’t celebrate St. Paddy’s Day at the pub, doesn’t mean you can’t have fun drinking and indulging right at home! Get festive with these three Jameson cocktail and dessert pairings (and their recipes) that include Jameson Cold Brewtini + Jameson Whiskey Brownie; Irish Mimosa + Jameson Soda Bread; and the Celtic Twilight + Grasshopper Pie with Jameson Hot Fudge.
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Take Advantage Of Restaurant Week At These San Francisco Bay Area Hot Spots

Given San Francisco’s huge range of diversity, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that this city has a melting pot of unique restaurants and internationally-acclaimed chefs at the helms of their kitchens. January is California Restaurant Month meaning that some of the most well-known food-centric Bay Area cities are hosting their own restaurant weeks! There’s no better time than now to try out new restaurants that might normally be out of your price range. So go ahead, indulge.
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5 Bizarrely Delicious Champagne Pairings For The Snack Enthusiast

Everyone’s favorite time to pop bubbly is just around the corner! This New Year’s Eve venture past your comfort zone and indulge on out-of-the-ordinary snacks that pair perfectly with the effervescent fabulousness of Champagne. While we can’t deny that typical pairings—think triple cream Bries, charcuterie, caviar and the like—provide a great balance of flavors to complement the libation, ring in 2020 with extra pizzaz.
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Locally Made: 5 Lively Breweries To Try In Fargo, North Dakota

When comes to beer, North Dakota knows what it likes to drink! Last year the state ranked #3 in a list of which state’s residents drink the most beer, boasting a whopping 38.3 gallons of beer drank annually per capita and a total of 20.9 million gallons of beer consumption! Fargo in particular loves its craft beer and is home to a number of local breweries that feature a lively ambiance, entertainment, food and more, in addition to special beers you won’t find elsewhere.
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Where to Satisfy Your Scary Cravings In New York City All Month Long

Celebrating Halloween in NYC is ridiculously fun no matter what your age. Throughout the month New Yorkers are going all out for this holiday. From mildly terrifying haunted houses to the not-so-scary, yet completely over-the-top costume parties, to themed food and drink. Need to fuel your spooky shenanigans? Check out this round up of festive—and tasty—offerings perfect for any scare-tolerance available this month only.
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10 Hole-in-the-Wall NYC Restaurants

Everyone knows that a restaurant doesn’t have to be expensive and fancy to be delicious! Think about the mom and pop shops, the family-ran eateries and those tiny off-the-beaten-path spots that always have people lined up, waiting for the chance to dig in. Though your typical hole-in-the-wall restaurant doesn’t look like much from the front, and honestly may look even less impressive once inside, what matters is one thing: taste.
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Wondering What Makes A “Cult Classic” Wine? Wonder No More.

Ever wondered what makes a wine a “cult classic”? If the answer is yes, keep on reading because few wines have reached the same iconic status as Beaulieu Vineyard’s Georges de Latour Private Reserve. During the Depression, BV’s newly appointed winemaker Andre Tchelistcheff chose to create this Napa Valley red wine which would ultimately become the de Latour family’s “private reserve” wine and winery flagship offering. Fast forward to today, and it’s the gold standard from Napa Valley Cabernets.
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