I recently read this article on SFGate.com, “100 Trends Shaping our West Coast Lifestyle,” which originally appeared on Sunset.com. While the article invites you to discover the “ideas, people, places, and things” that shape our lives and culture on the West Coast, it was interesting to note that most of the list revolved around food and drink. It never ceases to amaze me how significant a role they play in our lives.