Viaggio Winery

Viaggio Winery By Kelly Pollard Located in the heart of Lodi’s famed wine region, Viaggio Estate and Winery offers a chic tasting experience in an elegant setting along the Mokelumne River. The land formerly belonged to Taddei Walnut Farm and offers a property made for […]

2014 Hair Trends

Barbershops have been around for thousands of years. Beyond just getting groomed, going to the barber meant going to a place where men could gather and discuss topics of the day. (And if you were lucky, your barber could also pull teeth and perform surgical procedures. Quite the one-stop shop.) Meanwhile, women stayed at home to have their hair arranged, or “dressed.” […]

Western British Columbia

Beautiful Victoria and Vancouver have long been on our bucket list for an extended stay, and a few months ago we fulfilled that dream. We’ve been to both cities for brief cruise stops but never fully explored the regions. Our gaffe! A few folks suggested we should also consider checking out Richmond’s culinary scene, the nearby revitalized fishing town of Steveston, and Whistler’s famous resort area. […]

French 25 ‘California Cajun’ a Big Hit in Stockton

Often in business, as in life, the best ideas come from thinking outside of the box. For Stockton restaurant owner Greg May, his out-of-the-box ‘California Cajun’ menu at French 25 has turned this restaurant into one of the most unique and trendy dining destinations in Northern California. […]

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San Joaquin 100th Issue Party Pictures

San Joaquin Magazine celebrated its 100th issue as the finest lifestyle magazine of the Central Valley. Thank you to all that celebrated, donated and helped make this fantastic party possible […]

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 […]

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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. […]

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. […]

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