Michael Mina’s stellar tailgate parties at Levi’s Stadium

Celebrity Chef Michael Mina spent 20 years serving stellar tailgate feasts in the Candlestick parking lot as a 49er season ticket holder before shifting venues to his custom-designed tailgate kitchen at Levi's®... Read More...

Michael Mina’s Bourbon Steak at Levi’s Stadium is dining destination

Celebrity Chef Michael Mina owns more than thirty restaurants, spanning a wide variety of culinary concepts throughout the world and then there's Bourbon Steak at Levi's® Stadium in Santa Clara. It was a new... Read More...

It’s all about the food at Gianni’s Italian Bistro in San Ramon

Contrary to the real estate truism of location, location, location, Gianni Bartoletti believes when it comes to restaurants it’s the food, food and food that brings in the customers. He’s been demonstrating ... Read More...

California Modern: A highlight in the Cove at La Jolla

The Cove at La Jolla is certainly the place to be seen when in the area and George’s at the Cove is one place that warrants visiting. The Cove in many respects is San Diego’s version of Rodeo Drive – I heard... Read More...

Andre’s Bouchee excels at French bistro dining in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Carmel-by-the-Sea abounds with fine dining options. One of the best is Andre’s Bouchee, which brings together locally sourced food prepared in a modern French Bistro style coupled with an extraordinary wine lis... Read More...

La Quinta resort is ideal winter and spring golfing destination

PGA West and the LaQuinta Resort are an ideal winter-time destination for avid golfers. They will be in the national spotlight when the PGA Tour players tee off in the CareerBuilder Challenge. The tourney wi... Read More...

Alberto’s is fine dining classic in Rancho Mirage

Fine dining options abound in many of the Coachella Valley cities, which is no surprise given the affluence of many of the people who come to the warm desert from colder climes. It was through a round of gol... Read More...

Passionfish is great choice for fish in Pacific Grove

The tagline for Passionfish restaurant in Pacific Grove is “food from the heart” and it’s become a favorite of locals and visitors to the Monterey Peninsula alike. Located in the heart of downtown at 701 Lig... Read More...

Lobsters and leaves on the East Coast in the Fall

Fall for ACES meant heading to the East Coast for lobster and leaves. We were delighted on both accounts, although we left the golf clubs home because of the timing (there were plenty of golf courses that we... Read More...

Montecatini is Walnut Creek dining institution

Montecatini Ristorante, located across Civic Street from the Lesher Performing Arts Center, has been a favorite in Walnut Creek since 1989. It is well reviewed in both the hometown Diablo magazine and on Tri... Read More...

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