By Nora Heston Tarte The moment the car turns onto the expansive 25-foot wide driveway that leads to Durst Winery & Estate in Acampo, visitors are transported to another world. Described as a “hidden gem” by Owner Cassandra Durst, the winery is a place for […]
Make chocolate its own food group this month in celebration of Chocolate Day on July 7th! Lodi’s Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory knows how to honor this sweet treat. Through the whole month of July, buy three chocolate covered caramels and get one free! Try a […]
Our very own local star Chef Michael Midgley sits in the throne at Midgley’s Public House, a local eatery producing flavorful combinations of American cuisine showcased not only on his menu, but also as specials throughout the seasons. Here, the chef serves up the grub […]
Local boutique wineries Sorelle and Six Hands banded together to open Lodi’s Wine Social, a drinks and small plates hotspot downtown. In an area speckled with upscale wine bars, it’s Wine Social’s expertly blended wine slushies that set it apart. Perfect for a hot day, […]
When it comes to serving up a meal that sends our taste buds aquiver, the fox with the fiddle knows best. Located in downtown Lodi, The Dancing Fox wears many hats whilst entertaining their guests. With a wall committed to fine wines, a brick-fire oven […]
Summer is synonymous with food. It’s a time when San Joaquin ventures out and into the plethora of parks and recreational hotspots to set out picnic blankets and grills. Families gather in backyard bungalows and build up fire pits for the wide variety of dinner […]
It’s not hard to make a meal out of the blueberry. They’re the perfect snack served warm or cold, they’re ready to eat right off the plant and they make excellent additions to pies, pastries, and plenty of other dishes. Chalk full of antioxidants, they’re […]
Sue and Rodney Tipton purchased their Acampo home on 18 acres in 2003 as a way to acquiesce. There were 12 acres of Zinfandel grapes planted on the property at the time, but much of that has been overhauled, as Acquiesce Winery has become the […]
The flavors of the South Atlantic have made their way inland, skirting the Delta waves and slipping into our port city. Welcome to the Breadfruit Tree restaurant, where powerful combinations of spices and freshly prepared produce provide a tropical tour of the Caribbean. And who […]
Add Rose Milk Tea to your drink selection when visiting T4 in Stockton. Many places offer hot and icy-cold drinks, but a Rose Milk Tea of this caliber can only be found in so many places! Using only the best black tea, rose syrup, creamer, […]
By Copper Williams Isn’t California just a peach about its peach production? We love the juicy fruit so much we ended up cultivating our own variation! The California Clingstone holds fast to its pit, unlike its Freestone counterpart. Thus, it’s perfect for processing and preserving, […]
By Nora Heston Tarte One of the finest places to enjoy the outdoors this summer is at Oak Farm Vineyards, a vineyard and tasting room located on the original DeVries Estate in Lodi where 400+ year old oak trees, extensive lawns, and large patios are punctuated […]
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