Clinton Stark

Clinton Stark
Clinton shoots videos for Stark Insider. San Francisco Bay Area arts, Ingmar Bergman and French New Wave, and chasing the perfect home espresso shot 25 seconds at a time (and failing). Peloton: ClintTheMint. Camera: Video Gear
Clint in Napa

The 2008 “in wine country” wine review roundup and highlights

Looking back, I thought I would pick out some of our favorite blog highlights in case you missed them. Also below, is a roundup of our 2008 wine reviews.

2006 Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon: A reliable Cab with less bold and more smooth

Sure enough, it was a solid choice, contributing nicely to the enjoyment of the meal and evening.

Slot car racing a 35 year old basement tradition at the Starks

Over the years the collection has grown to over a hundred different types from manufacturers such as Aurora AFX, Tyco and Life-Like.
Harvey's Hamburger

All things Canadian: Harvey’s hamburgers are a beautiful thing

There's a reason why NHL players flock to this most famous of Canadian burger joint.

All things Canadian: To understand the True North and Free, start with Hockey

Canada's capital city is no longer just a sleepy Government town.

Looking for Wine Deals? ‘Woot Wine’ a good site to watch

The word 'Woot' has become something of a phenomena in recent years. I can't explain why. It's another of those engineering, geek-driven words that has made its way from hardcore programmers, to bargain seekers to somewhat mainstream awareness.  The online store and Web site, Woot (www.woot.com), however, I do understand....

2007 Parducci Pinot Noir, sustainable winery produces good Pinot

Parducci Wine Cellars are located in Ukiah, California, perhaps more recognizable as Mendocino County, a popular wine region located along the Pacific coast north of the San Francisco Bay Area.

HP dv5t laptop review: The first place to look for value and performance

Worthy of the HP name. A home run. Some minor quibbles, but so much to like I highly recommend it.

2007 Novella Synergy Blanc, Paso Robles: A short wine story not worth the time

First, the label. I've said it before and it bears repeating: the more "clever" or colorful the label, the worse the wine.

Laptop buying guide: seeking out the best deals, brands and features

With all this talk of deflation I can't help but think the laptop market is a prime example. Moore's law dictates that the the number of transistors that can be inexpensively placed on a transistor doubles every 2 years. What does that mean for you and me? Well, between the moribund...