January 1 is National Bloody Mary Day. Coincidentally, it’s also National Hangover Day. And what’s the best way to cure a hangover? Well, a Bloody Mary might just do the trick. You can get an excellent Bloody Mary throughout San Joaquin County, particularly at restaurants […]
Inspired by the unique flavors she experienced on a vacation visiting family and friends in Sinaloa, Mexico, Patty Ontireros opened Mariscos y Sushi Sinaloense to share a taste of her trip with San Joaquin County. At the time, Patty and her husband were working in […]
Every now and then, you must venture off the beaten path for a foodie destination that is worth the drive. We discovered one such place in the little horse community of Wilton. Located on the outskirts of Elk Grove, the Sheldon Inn Restaurant and Bar […]
Celebrate Petite Sirah New Passport Weekend in Lodi Wine CountryWe have the scoop on the region’s newest passport weekend. Celebrate Petite Sirah is a two-day exploration of the varietal at 17 participating wineries. Held on January 18-19, Visitors can pick up a free passport at […]
If you’ve ever sipped a Spanish varietal grown on a California vineyard, you’ve likely tried the bounty of Markus and Liz Bokisch. It all started 20 years ago when the couple brought a box of clippings back to California in hopes of trying out Spanish […]
At Midtown Creperie, crepes are the restaurant’s specialty. Dishes include everything from savory lunchtime specials to decadent desserts perfect for breakfast or any time of day. Similar to a pancake, a crepe is a French delicacy known for its flat composition. It’s made similarly to […]
At Tracy High School, Carrie Jones is every student’s lunch buddy. The food service supervisor is not only in charge of running lunchtime meal service, she also lends feedback for meal planning (most of which she gets from the students), which has changed significantly since […]
Stockton Restaurant Week is serving up an enticing blend of old and new as it celebrates its eleventh year January 17-26 with approximately 40 participating restaurants. Restaurants include first timers and those who have been involved since it began, all offering an array of edible […]
With December comes the holidays and loads of festive baking, dressed-up cocktail parties, company potlucks, and family gatherings. Whether you are looking for a dish to wow your party guests or something sweet to bring to your in-laws, pomegranates are a fabulous, fresh fruit to […]
Even the walls are covered in sprinkles at Lodi’s The Sprinkle Room. Opened by Katie Klouda, owner of Bee Love Cookie Co., in March, The Sprinkle Room acts as both a satellite campus and storefront for her burgeoning cookie company, and a creative space where […]
Imagine this: it’s 7 AM and you’re trying desperately to drag yourself out of bed after a holiday party that went late into the night. Spending the day watching Netflix and feeling sorry for yourself simply won’t fit into the day’s busy schedule, whether it […]
At Corner Scone Bakery in Lodi, owner Terrie Green bakes scones daily from 5-7 AM. Most days Terrie makes signature flavors like mixed berry, lemon, chocolate chip, and maple bacon. During the holidays, specialty flavors are introduced including herb, cheddar, and sausage; chocolate duo packed […]
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