Casual Dining

For alfresco everyday dining enjoy Salt Craft in Pleasanton

When veteran chef Matt Greco set out to create his own restaurant in downtown Pleasanton, he had clear objectives in mind. High-quality, locally sourced ingredients to drive a seasonal menu that elevates e... Read More...

Frankie and Lola’s – A hidden treasure in Morro Bay!

Finding the hole-in-the-wall type dining establishment is like a treasure hunt. These wonderful restaurants are out there, but seldom in the general traffic flow - automotive or foot – to find them, you have... Read More...

Downtown Cafe in Meyers is ideal breakfast/lunch spot

If you are looking for an excellent breakfast or lunch spot while driving from Lake Tahoe to Echo Summit on Highway 50, stop at the Downtown Café in Meyers. “Downtown” is a misnomer—let me know when you find... Read More...

Himmel Haus offers German bier, food and atmosphere

Located below the Heavenly Valley parking lot on the California side, Himmel Haus serves authentic German food matched with a wide selection of German, Belgian and Dutch beers. The décor is typical German Bi... Read More...

Flaherty’s – Seafood by the Seashore in Carmel-by-the-Sea

After dining at Flaherty’s Seafood Grill and Oyster Bay in Carmel-by-the-Sea, I heard from some that locals in Carmel don’t dine at the restaurant. That was followed with two quick thoughts. One, mistake ... Read More...

Pasta Pelican is ideal for waterfront dining

I have dined at the Pasta Pelican (formerly the Rusty Pelican) for more years than I care to remember. The late Alameda County Supervisor Don Excell of Livermore introduced me to the Pelican back in the 1980... Read More...

A taste of the Greek Isles in Danville

Like many Danville restaurants, Santorini is located in a shopping center—Town and Country right off Hartz Avenue. It is ideal for a family meal with a broad menu of Mediterranean dishes. The entrees are rea... Read More...

ChouChou in San Francisco is a neighborhood gem

In downtown San Francisco for a night, we skipped the restaurants in the hotel or within walking distance and headed instead for a delightful neighborhood place, ChouChou in the Forest Hill neighborhood. Loc... Read More...

Cravings Stone Fired Pizza and Pasta – a hit in Livermore!

Only a year in the making, Cravings Stone Fired Pizza and Pasta has taken downtown Livermore by storm. Owner Matt McLean founded the pizzeria in early 2015 with his father, to bring their inventive culinary ... Read More...

Hotel Healdsburg is perfect location on the Plaza

Returning to Healdsburg for a quick one-day getaway, we stayed down on the Plaza at the Hotel Healdsburg. The 56-room hotel is an ideal location for wine tasting at the more than 20 tasting rooms w... Read More...

Palmer-designed Classic Club features plenty of water

Fred Couples Signature golf course debuts at Twin Dolphin Golf Club!

Top Ten Northern California Golf Resorts!

Top 10 Northern California Public Courses!

Del Dotto family is living the wine dream in Napa Valley

Castagnola’s is a Fisherman’s Wharf institution

Provenance Vineyards – A great wine experience in the middle of the Napa Valley!

Etude- A classic Pinot Noir in the Napa Valley!

Post-round golf massage is a treat

Little River Inn Golf Getaway Package!

The Inn at Morro Bay – A perfect seaside retreat!

Meadowood earns Triple 5 Star Award from Forbes

Fairway One open at Pebble Beach!

Pine Inn – Offering the uniqueness of Carmel-by-the-Sea!

Caddy Shack – the ultimate buddy trip at Greenhorn Creek

Rodney Gorman - A real hero with a golfing problem!

Roll into winter at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Lake Tahoe!!

Five Lake Tahoe area snow resorts operating this week

Winter golf fitness program the key to keeping body ready!

Risen Star, El Camino Real Derby Preps Saturday

Golden Gate Fields – Sunday, December 2

Golden Gate Fields – Saturday, December 1

Golden Gate Fields – Friday, November 30

PURE Insurance Championships at Pebble/Poppy ready to roll!

Happy Thanksgiving–embrace an attitude of gratitude

Sip spirits and craft cocktails in downtown Pleasanton

Tagmarshal improves pace of play!

Queen of the Green talks family – Part II

Beer Crawl set for Oct. 27 in downtown Pleasanton

September 11, 2001 – Never Forget