Beer Brandy and Chopping Blocks by Bill Meagher· May 29, 2013 12:00 am·The hard truth of the mergers and acquisitions business is that, oftentimes, the private equity firms doing the deal know…
The Beat Goes On by Judith M. Wilson· May 29, 2013 12:00 am·There’s a revitalized music scene in Marin County, where new clubs and old favorites are reaching more audiences than ever…
Benefits of Legal Immigration and Improving a Flaw by Connie Rodgers· May 29, 2013 12:00 am·Immigration is a multifaceted subject that prompts emotion and opinion from almost everyone. Yet what we read and hear in…
Beyond the Stock Market Investing in Wine and Art by Rich Hogan· May 29, 2013 12:00 am·As the market volatility continues—with upswings one day and dramatic drops the next—unpredictability has become the “new normal.” But rather…
The Pear by Julie Fadda· May 29, 2013 12:00 am·The Pear 720 Main St. Napa (707) 256-3900 Southern Bistro Lunch and dinner daily Entrées: $17-$24 Nice wine list; soju…
Diavola by Julie Fadda· May 29, 2013 12:00 am·Diavola 21021 Geyserville Ave. Geyserville (707) 814-0111 www.diavolapizzeria.com Italian Cuisine Lunch and dinner daily Entrées: $14-$26 Good wine and beer…
Rumor and Innuendo by Bob Andrews· May 29, 2013 12:00 am·Do you remember Garry Trudeau’s “Doonesbury” comic strip in the 1970s, during the Watergate hearings? One strip showed hearing Chairman…
Dick Herman by Alexandra Russell· May 29, 2013 12:00 am· “Eight years ago, my sister, who’s a high-tech executive, phoned me from Palo Alto and wanted to know how…