Your Personal Sommelier
Courtney Cochran, a trendy wine personality and author of Hip Tastes: The Fresh Guide to Wine (Viking), is a great resource for providing personalized wine services for that special dinner party, or to stash up the wine celler. She caters to both private and corporate clients, wine-minded organizations and restaurants, making wine accessible and fun for those who think outside the mainstream wine box. Check her out at http://courtneycochran.com/index.php

Chef Jesse Miner
Jesse Miner is a certified Natural Chef and a long-time vegan. Passionate about cuisine free of meat, eggs and dairy, Jesse can accommodate a wide variety of specialized diets. Dedicated to working with organic, seasonal and local ingredients, Jesse provides meals that are as nourishing as they are delicious. Jesse is available for regular meals, casual gatherings, dinner parties and cooking classes in San Francisco and surrounding areas. Find out more at http://www.chefjesseminer.com/

Chef Dai Troung
Dai is training to be a certified Natural Chef, and specializes in Southeast Asian and fusion cuisine. As a personal chef, Dai is great for those who have very specific requirements about their diet. You can contact him at dai@chefdai.com

The Chef’s Palate
Anthony, a good friend of mine, worked at the W Hotel among other prestigious restaurants. He’s a great guy for everything from making the special dinner party at home to catering for your wedding do. You can contact him at Anthony@thechefspalate.com

What’s Cooking
What's Cooking offers healthy and seasonal cooking classes and birthday parties to children of all ages in the San Francisco Bay Area. Find out more at http://www.whatscooking.info/