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.

Holiday Eats: Potluck appetizers tips for Christmas Eve parties

The Hoisin Chicken Wings (skinless, boneless) were a nice healthy meal-type appetizer.

Afternoon tea with Santa at the Château Laurier

Yvon Lambert, Director of Food and Beverage also dropped by our table and I found out that Santa's beard was indeed real.

Merry Christmas!

Well, we've finally arrived, Christmas 2009! It's been a crazy year and a super busy holiday season. Merry Christmas everyone!

Holiday Dinner: Pumpkin soup, baked salmon and coffee shop coconut bars

For the main course, a salmon encrusted in a mixture include Panko flakes over kale and coconut infused rice was served.

An evening at Chez Pat and Barry’s

It was the perfect spot for some smoked salmon, cream cheese and dill on top of blinis paired with white wine.

Santa Baby!

After waiting patiently behind many children and babies, I finally had my chance to sit on Santa's lap. https://vimeo.com/8362737 I knew this was the real Santa because when I got close enough to him, I pulled on his beard and confirmed it was real! He also had a twinkle in his eye,...

Elephant Poo Poo Paper gives new meaning to green Christmas cards

Just when I thought I've seen every variation of Christmas cards out there, Susan O— surprised me yesterday with a very curious card. I knew from the envelope's rustic texture that this was hand-made paper. However, I was in disbelief when she told me it was made from elephant poop....
OVO Cirque du Soleil San Francisco

Cirque du Soleil’s OVO: An evening at the big top with insects and an egg

I stepped into the magical world of acrobatic insects under Cirque du Soleil's blue and yellow big top.

Oil painting: Memories of meandering through the streets of Rome

The other thing my teacher keeps emphasizing is the magic of a little bit of cad red to give colors some life.

The Alchemist: A dreamy journey of the heart more than the mind

I have read several books by Paulo Coelho and like the others, The Alchemist is again about one individual's journey to find happiness and fulfillment in life. In this particular case, it is a shepherd boy Santiago who goes on a journey in search of a large fortune that is...