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Articles by Loni Kao Stark

Loni is a self-professed foodie, adventure travel seeker and aspiring artist. It's been said her laugh can be heard from San Jose all the way to the Golden Gate Bridge. She's been known to dance and spin across Napa and the Baja. The former Ms. Global Petite runner-up is host of WineTube TV, SSC Presents and The Artist Diaries. In a former life she was simply: "sushiweakness." More »
The Future of Food Media: Experts matter

One participant in the audience noted that “…people don’t go to Yelp to read.”

by Loni Kao Stark on 09.01.10
SF restaurant guide to all things pork

Bacon mania has morphed from a simple affection for classic bacon to a voracious appetite for cuisine curiosities such as “Bacon Explosion”, bacon donuts, and even bacon chocolate.

by Loni Kao Stark on 08.29.10
The Loreto Project: Deborah’s lens

Her work was featured in the 2010 Loreto Calendar and you can admire her photographs at Cafe Lolita, just off the Malecon while enjoying one of their delicious sandwiches.

by Loni Kao Stark on 08.29.10
The Loreto Project: A Baja wave

As the selected non-profit, all net proceeds from this year’s community effort will benefit Eco-Alianza.

by Loni Kao Stark on 08.27.10
The Loreto Project: A promise of a recipe

Enjoying a margarita on the terrace in Loreto, Baja.

by Loni Kao Stark on 08.26.10
Epicurean fantasy: Part feast, part art

The only barrier to their creative artistry will be the requirement that they use the ingredients featured in still life composition being projected during the evening’s experience.

by Loni Kao Stark on 08.25.10
The Loreto Project: Dramatic colors

The warm colors of the Baja sun kissing each cloud as it rises at dawn and lays to sleep in the evenings.

by Loni Kao Stark on 08.24.10
Purple Carrots

The many variations of carrot cultivars can be grouped into eastern and western carrots.

by Loni Kao Stark on 08.23.10
The Loreto Project: Pugs in Paradise

Pre-orders now available. Get yours before they sell out! 2011 Loreto Calendar order form

by Loni Kao Stark on 08.22.10
2011 Loreto Calendar: Under the June sun

I am constantly amazed at the talent we have in our community.

by Loni Kao Stark on 08.21.10
2011 Loreto Calendar: Get off that cactus

A cactus is beautiful to look at, but not to sit on…and he who sits too long will regret not throwing in their Sombrero.

by Loni Kao Stark on 08.20.10
2011 Loreto Calendar: Aqua sky, agua viva

“Darkly, deeply, beautifully blue,” As some one somewhere sings about the sky.

by Loni Kao Stark on 08.17.10
SSC On Location: San Jose Jazz Festival 2010

At Cesar Chavez Park I learned that it was all about chilling, and that a cigar and some Cognac would do the trick.

by Loni Kao Stark on 08.16.10 VIDEO
SF Chefs 2010: Ribbon cutting meets trigger happy

Perhaps it was the cool and damp weather that had us pressing the buttons on top of our cameras continuously to keep warm.

by Loni Kao Stark on 08.14.10 VIDEO
SF Chefs 2010: Ribbons and hogs in the fog

There was no sign of Gavin Newsom (but watch until the end of the video to see how I manage to track him down).

by Loni Kao Stark on 08.14.10 VIDEO
2011 Loreto Calendar: Baja Birdwatching

Each year, we choose a different non-profit in Loreto to support which not only helps spread around funding, but also fosters awareness of different initiatives within the Loreto community.

by Loni Kao Stark on 08.13.10