Fine Dining

Westin Mission Hills boasts two courses designed by Hall-of-Famers

The Coachella Valley desert boasts many fine resorts anchored by golf courses, but only the Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort and Spa offers golf courses designed by Hall of Famers Pete Dye and Gary Player. I... Read More...

Shots in the Night is a hit at Indian Wells Resort

Mix together an under-utilized putting course and two entrepreneurial minds and what can emerge: Shots in the Night at the Indian Wells Golf Resort. Indian Wells General Manager Steve Rosen had a putting cou... Read More...

Strizzi’s celebrates 30 years in downtown Pleasanton

One of Pleasanton’s home-grown restaurants is celebrating a milestone 30-year anniversary this month. Strizzi’s has anchored the corner of Main and St. Mary streets since 1989. It was owner Ray Bartolomucci ... Read More...

Stay and eat at Benbow Historic Inn when in redwood country

Garberville and California’s giant redwood country in Mendocino County will not make a Top 10 list of best California golf destinations. In fact, it won’t make any list including golf, but for an historic in... Read More...

Lily’s joins Pleasanton’s fine dining scene

Veteran Pleasanton restauranteur Ed Westmoreland took a big leap last year when he leased the historic Pleasanton Hotel at 855 Main Street. He’s operated Eddie Papa’s on Hopyard Road in Hacienda Business Par... Read More...

Garre Vineyard and Winery in Livermore offers dining/wine!

One question often facing groups out wine tasting is, where do we get something to eat during our day of drinking wine? Building a base during your day is often a vital component for a successful day of samp... Read More...

Watching African wildlife in their homes and living in luxury at Lukimbi

Viewing magnificent African animals in their own habitat is an experience I’d wish for everyone. I’ve served Heart for Africa and its children’s home on nine trips over 14 years, yet it was only three years ... Read More...

Wente opens its refreshed Vineyard Table and Tasting Lounge

Wente Vineyards has operated its signature fine dining restaurant for 33 years with minimal changes to format until 2018. It was a classic expense account or special occasion venue for lunch or dinner with a... Read More...

Put Scorrybreac on your fine dining list when on Skye

After enjoying a few distilleries on the Isle of Islay, we moved on to the Isle of Skye and a wonderful hillside Airbnb overlooking green pastures full of sheep and, on clear days, the sea. We spent a day si... Read More...

Iconic Wente Restaurant closed for fresh format

The Livermore Valley’s iconic wine country restaurant is shifting its format after decades as a dining destination. The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards, one of the anchors to the family-owned winery’s Arroyo R... Read More...

Tahquiz Creek is solid Palm Springs muni

A time for strength, compassion and togetherness

PGA at Harding Park Postponed

Coronavirus could impact PGA Championship in San Francisco

Prospect 772 - A great winery in Gold Country!

March Madness Northern California Winery Tournament – Final Four and Championship!

March Madness Northern California Winery Tournament – Sweet 16 and Elite 8!!

March Madness Northern California Winery Tournament – Round of 32!

Watching African wildlife in their homes and living in luxury at Lukimbi

Hotel Winters adds to charming Winters!

Stay and eat at Benbow Historic Inn when in redwood country

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!

Incorporating a TPI Screen

Yoga with Ashley is back!

Find your perfect golfing partner on Hunting4Connections!

White Christmas set for Tahoe ski areas!

Breeders' Cup Day Two Picks! Catholic Boy to take the Classic!

NYRA suspends racing at Aqueduct

March 7 Kentucky Derby prep analysis!

President’s Weekend Kentucky Derby Prep Analysis!

ACES contest winner will enjoy barrel tasting in Livermore this weekend

Pebble Beach at 100!

North American League of Legends – Week 5 matches

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

Westin Mission Hills boasts two courses designed by Hall-of-Famers

Shots in the Night is a hit at Indian Wells Resort

Strizzi’s celebrates 30 years in downtown Pleasanton

Stay and eat at Benbow Historic Inn when in redwood country

Lily’s joins Pleasanton’s fine dining scene

Garre Vineyard and Winery in Livermore offers dining/wine!

Watching African wildlife in their homes and living in luxury at Lukimbi

Wente opens its refreshed Vineyard Table and Tasting Lounge

Put Scorrybreac on your fine dining list when on Skye

Iconic Wente Restaurant closed for fresh format