Loni Stark

Loni Stark
Loni Stark is an artist at Atelier Stark, self-professed foodie, and adventure travel seeker who has a lifelong passion for technology’s impact on business and creativity. She collaborates with Clinton Stark on video projects for Atelier Stark Films. It’s been said her laugh can be heard from San Jose all the way up to the Golden Gate Bridge. She makes no claims to super powers, although sushi is definitely her Kryptonite.
Ringmaster

Mystery photo of the day: On train?

I found myself at a most unusual spot for lunch. On a train, and talking with one of the most fascinating people in the world according to Barbara Walters. It was quite an interesting time... I have more on this including some wacky video. Don't forget, SF Chefs tonight in...
Sansei Seafood Restaurant Sushi Bar Hawaii

Catching creative sushi in Hawaii

For a sushi lover, Hawaii is like sticking a gambling addict in a Las Vegas casino.
Julia Morgan Center for the Performing Arts

Julia Morgan Theatre, Berkeley: Sense of space

Its dark wood beams, craftsman style lines and modest scale emanate a charming and nostalgic aura.

2011 Loreto Calendar: Caballeros a caballo

The excitement is building as the deadline of August 31, 2010 approaches for the 2011 Loreto Calendar photo contest. Today's featured contest entry comes from Jim Bie who sent in this photo with the email comment: Here's a happy-go-lucky group I saw last year enjoying a casual ride along the...
Apollo Olive Oil

There Will Be Olive Oil (and lard)

Fat-phobia begone! Make way for the flavor-philes!

2011 Loreto Calendar: Photo contest deadline

Make sure to email your photos to get entered into the contest. Deadline is end of this month, August.

“Ugly, but Good” Papaya, avocado and macadamia nut salad

The results may not look like one of those photogenic salads in the latest issue of your favorite foodie magazine. Yet one bite and you'll be hula dancing and realizing you can't judge a dish by its cover.

Artist Diaries: Creativity and insanity

I didn't pick up the brush much this week so little progress has been made on my actual painting. Although I didn't paint, I have thought much about creativity and the consequences of pursuing my goal of becoming a master painter. It seems it can be quite deadly. I watched...

Unplanned visit to Woodward Canyon Winery

Rick Small & Darcey Fugman-Small, produce wines made from estate fruit grown on their 41-acre organic estate vineyard.

Solar Update: July 2010 was a Mark Twain summer

We're experiencing one of the coolest summers in 20 years in the Bay Area. Besides slowing down the ripening of tomatoes on the six tomato plants I have in my urban garden (seems farms around the area are seeing a 3 week delay in growth), I've enjoyed the cool...