Fine Dining – Aces Golf

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...

Jacobs Berry Farm a highlight in Carson Valley

Pepperdine Wins 74th Western Intercollegiate; Highsmith Takes Playoff for Individual Honors

Kamaiu Johnson overcomes wind, top field to capture APGA Tour at Las Vegas TPC Course!

Bears in Fifth With One Round to Play at Western Intercollegiate!

Clos LaChance - An oasis in the hills

Del Dotto Re-Opening Indoor Cave Barrel Tastings at Estate and Piazza

PGA TOUR Announces Its First Official Tequila Partnership With Maestro Dobel Tequila

Black Tie Transportation perseveres during pandemic!

Stay and eat at Benbow Historic Inn when in redwood country

Little River Inn reopens!!

Silver Legacy, Eldorado, Circus Circus to open June 4!

Shutdown hits seasonal destinations particularly hard

Hotel Winters adds to charming Winters!

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

Little River Inn Golf Getaway Package!

Bucanero Cigars a great smoke

Social Media vultures circle above another Tiger Woods accident

AHEAD’s Men’s 2021 Apparel Collection!

Black Tie Transportation perseveres during pandemic!

McGaughey Hoping to Go the Distance with Greatest Honour

Possible Derby spots available in the Lexington!

Field of six set for Arkansas Derby!

The Wood Memorial – a wide open Derby prep!

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