Great Dates for February

Stockton Symphony Presents: “Valentine Pops: Let’s Fall in Love” Stockton, February 15 & 16 Vocalist John Pagano, lead singer in the legendary Burt Bacharach’s band for more than fourteen years, sings classic favorite love songs by Cole Porter, Sammy Cahn, Burt Bacharach and Leon Russell […]

Peking Restaurant: Awesome Food

For over a generation, Peking restaurant and the Chu family have built a legacy for fine Mandarin Chinese cuisine in Stockton. However, Peking Restaurant isn’t resting on its laurels in 2014 – it has a new decor and dessert menu for its 35th year in operation. […]

Chefs and Restaurateurs of San Joaquin

When it comes to great food and restaurants, San Joaquin can certainly hold its own. In the past five years alone, we’ve seen an emergence of top-notch, brand-new restaurants modeled after those of the big cities, both in cuisine and atmosphere. […]

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8 Hours in Downtown Lodi

Do you ever feel like escaping for a day? Do a Ferris Bueller Day Off and take a day for yourself? Leave the laundry, ditch the housework, call off sick (can moms do that?!) and take a day for yourself. You don’t need to travel far… Our Central Valley towns and districts hold enough character and charm to keep you occupied all day. […]

Sassy Pants Boutique

Although the fight for a matching wardrobe may prove difficult, Sassy Pants Boutique is a fashionable, creative outlet for both mother and child. […]

History: Stockton Gurdwara Sahib

LOCAL HISTORY: The Stockton Gurdwara was founded in 1912 by Baba Jawala Singh and Baba Wasakha Singh. It was constructed in the early 1900s by the large Indian population that settled in San Joaquin County. This area was chosen for numerous reasons, most notably because it has many similarities to the Punjab region in India. […]

Speed Dating & Social Mixers

Have you ever found yourself on a date…wishing it would end? Luckily, PairMeUpNow (PMUN) is offering San Joaquin residents a six-minute speed dating service, allowing us to connect with singles in the area that hold similar interests. […]

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The Breakfast Club

Eating breakfast out is one of those things that has to be done right to make it worth the while. Luckily, we here in San Joaquin County have plenty of options to fulfill that need, from greasy spoon diners, to waterfront views, to high-end farm-to-table fare. Many (in fact, most) of the breakfast spots on our list have developed a cult-like following, so while you may have to wait to be seated, it’s a small price to pay for the food and the service you’ll receive. Indeed, just one bite of a crepe at Midtown, the Poor Man’s Benedict at Avenue, or a giant pancake at Chuck’s, may make you want to start a Breakfast Club of your own. If you’re looking for a local place to break your fast, look no further. […]

Heart Care With Heart

The San Joaquin area can be very proud of its heart care. Renowned for their skill and state-of-the-art facilities, heart centers in the area have achieved numerous technical innovations and received countless awards. […]

Camron King of Lodi`s Wine Scene

According to Camron King, Executive Director 2 with the Lodi Winegrape Commission, “The [Lodi] region has been the backbone of the California wine scene for generations.” Today, Lodi continues to be home to many multi-generational farming families that produce the grapes used to make wines on the dinner tables of families around the world. […]

Not Just Dinner and A Movie

Men and women alike appreciate a little spice in their lives. Whether you’ve been with your partner for 10 days or 10 years, repeating the same old dates can leave both parties bored and complacent. Step out of the box during the month of love and do something different. We thought up a few local spots prefect for “date night” (and they won’t have a full reservation list on the 14th). So, if you forgot to book that romantic new restaurant three months ago, score points in creativity. We won’t tell… […]