In Case of Emergency

Summer hits and our habits change. From warmer weather to spending more time outdoors, there is a lot to love about these months in San Joaquin County. However, there are some risks that come with these hot weather behaviors. Keep this list close so you […]

In Bloom

Coming Up Dahlias Imagine a warm summer day, picking up a plump bouquet of brightly colored dahlias at the local farmer’s market to display on your table at home. Shades of pink, purple, orange, yellow, and red pop in a mixed arrangement of beautiful blooms. […]

The New San Diego

July marks the 250th anniversary of San Diego. This ocean-side city was once hailed as “the birthplace of California,” after it became the first European settlement on the West Coast in 1769. But San Diego has come a long way, not just in the last […]

Chomping at the Bit

For the Love of Horses It’s not rare to see people riding horseback throughout the vineyards and farmlands of San Joaquin County. From guided tours for visitors to routine strolls by horse owners, from competition training by professionals to lessons for newcomers, horses call this […]

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Dine at Arroyo’s Café

Authentic Mexican cuisine in the portside city Step into Arroyo’s Café, the place where everyone just might know your name. Serving up classic Mexican dishes at its Quail Lakes location (where the restaurant has been since 1999), the menu is focused on authentic, homemade Mexican […]

3 Wine to Try

Red, White, and Blue to Celebrate 4th of July RED 2015 USA Cabernet This wine is your wine! The perfect bottle to uncork on the Fourth of July. It’s big, bold, and smooth with aromas of blackberry and black currant. Retail $17.76. Purchase at www.usacabernet.com […]

Sweet Summertime Strawberries

Recipes by the Fine Foodie Philanthropist   Nothing says summertime like the arrival of farm fresh strawberries to San Joaquin County. These beautifully bright berries are sweet, juicy, and delicious. And while you can find strawberries in the store all year long, now is the […]

All in the Family | West Oak Nosh

West Oak Nosh, which celebrated their one-year anniversary in April, is one of Lodi’s brightest additions to the food scene. Serving up authentic and tasty German-inspired cuisine with a seasonal flair, West Oak Nosh is family friendly, convivial, and downright delicious.  But what you may […]

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Fired Pizza

Get Fired Up! Husband-wife team bring brick-oven pizza to you Looking for a simple pie made from the freshest ingredients? At Fired Pizza, the focus is on authentic Neapolitan-style pizzas from Italy, made in a wood oven with ingredients imported from Italy. “These pizzas are […]

Drink to This!

Bernie’s Mixology serves fun in San Joaquin County Every time her family hosted an event, Bernadette Pimentel had a specific job. Family barbecues found her not manning the grill, but instead mixing up drinks for everyone to enjoy. “Before you know it someone had approached […]

What’s Happening—Local Food and Wine Scene

Wine News Wilson Family Vineyards In 1993, there were a mere 6 wineries in Lodi Wine Country. In 2006, the region hit a little more than 60. Fast forward to 2019 and there are over 90 wineries to try in the region, and more opening […]

5 Favorites / Bubble Tea Round Up

Milk, Tea, & Tapioca This Taiwanese tea treat is taking over. Invented in Tainan and Taichung in the 1980s, its popularity has swelled in San Joaquin County over the last decade, spawning several tea-centric businesses in the area, including several that opened in the last […]

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