Chateau Montelena – An elite, iconic winery in the Napa Valley!All photo credits to Chateau Montelena Sometimes it is impossible for expectations to live up to the reality, often leaving...
Historic Young family is pioneer Alexander Valley grape growerWhen writing the history of farming in Sonoma County’s Alexander Valley, it starts with the Young family. The Youngs have...
Jordan celebrates 50 years as owner John Jordan turns 50Living in Denver in the 1960s, Tom and Sally Jordan were “foodies” suffering in what they described as a gastronomic...
Baci is one of several good options for Italian in downtown PleasantonPeople interested in Italian food in downtown Pleasanton have plenty of time-tested options in addition to newer choices. One of...
Sullivan Rutherford Estate – a diamond to seek out in the Napa Valley!This story first ran April 19, 2022 All pictures by Jak Wonderly When I first cut my teeth on wine...
You can’t go wrong for breakfast in downtown PleasantonThree long-time downtown Pleasanton breakfast/lunch restaurants changed hands around the start of the pandemic and have battled through it. Now,...
Downtown Pleasanton Wine Stroll set for May 7Lovers of wine and good times should put Saturday, May 7 on their schedule to visit downtown Pleasanton and celebrate...
Zephyr Grill anchors downtown LivermoreThe Zephyr Grill and Bar in Livermore pioneered upscale dining downtown when it opened decades ago at the western end...
Take an American food comfort tour at Eddie Papa’s in PleasantonTwo guarantees about Eddie Papa’s American Hangout in Pleasanton: If you go home hungry, it’s your fault. To say portions...
Starters and dessert highlight Pasta’s TrattoriaPleasanton residents and visitors looking for Italian food have been fortunate to choose from three restaurants located a stone’s throw...
