My Top 5 Obsessions This Week

Hello again my semi- costant readers. I have some new favorites this week. Food, wine and a new find on Netflix. So here goes:

1) I checked out a mostly vegetarian Chinese Dim Sum spot in the Mission on 16th and Mission in SF called Big Lantern. The Chive Dumplings and Meatless Sesame Chicken are standouts. Huge portions and a spicy kick make this a perfect place on a rainy night.

2) Ram's Gate Winery in Sonoma is a great first stop or the perfect end on your way back into the city after a day of wine tasting. Breath taking vistas and beautiful decor make this winery several notches above the others. A crisp Chardonnay and a lovely Pinot by the fireplace and some of their delicious food pairings are a perfect end or beginning.

3) If you have not seen the Australian series on Netflix "Glitch " yet, waste no time and binge the first season. Eerie and palpably suspenseful, this story about a group of people who have risen from the dead in the sleepy little town of  Yoorana have made the constable's life a living hell. Award winning show and cast are a delight to watch. A must see!

4) A remix of my favorite Dolly Parton song "Jolene" by Pentatonix is pristine. A haunting new version with Dolly vocals make this classic song even more timeless. Check it out on iTunes.

5) A final entry is the new book The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August by Claire North is a captivating read. The story is about Harry August and each time he dies, he is reborn in exactly the same place, a child with all the knowledge of a life he has lived countless times before. I expect to see movie rights on this soon.