By Copper Williams A symphony of Italian flavor is exactly what you’ll find when you walk through the double doors of De Vega Brothers in the Stonecreek Village. Having been in the business for over 17 years, owners Alberto and Rafael Vega know the […]
By Copper Williams Take on the tang of champions when you slice up a grapefruit and stick your spoon straight into that powerhouse of nutrition! This mighty citrus is loaded with plenty of vitamin C, keeping each and every cold at bay that just so […]
By Nora Heston Tarte The name says it all at Macchia, where the moniker itself means “the spot” in Italian. Here, it’s hard to turn down the parade of appropriately named wines, including a “Vivacious” 2012 Nebbiolo—a popular choice of famous Italian variety normally […]
So, you think Petite Sirah is simply a more “petite” version of Syrah? Think again. Petite Sirah (a.k.a. Durif) is actually a distinct grape variety – a crossing of Syrah and Peloursin created by Southern French botanist François Durif in the mid-1800’s. In recent years, […]
By Nora Heston Tarte Have you ever caught falling snow on the tip of your tongue? Felt the icy sensation swirled with a unique texture you thought was reserved only for snowflakes? Well, that one-of-a-kind feeling has been recreated at Bon Mange, a Stockton dessert […]
By Nora Heston Tarte Love a long island ice tea but looking for something subtly sweet? The Grateful Dead cocktail at Midgley’s Public House is a strong concoction of vodka, gin, rum, house-made sweet and sour, and raspberry liquor. This punchy pinkish-purple beverage is a […]
For decades experts have been doling out the same tired advice to women: the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Today, however, fewer women are throwing on an apron and retiring themselves to the kitchen to cook nightly dinners for their male […]
By Copper Williams Welcome to Midgley’s Public House. A show-stopping dining experience that first opened in the late months of 2014, represented by a coat of arms honoring Michael’s English roots. “A public house, historically, is a huge community meeting place. I thought it […]
By Nora Heston Tarte January 14 is National Hot Pastrami Day, and what better way to celebrate than biting into a hot pastrami sandwich from one of Lodi’s best kept secrets: Bon Appetit? The local deli and catering spot serves up fresh ingredients in a […]
By Copper Williams The weather outside may be frightful, but with these six delicious soups to settle down with, you’ll be feeling so delightful! So sit back, San Joaquin, and check out this highly sought-after list of unique and scrumptious soups you’ll find around and […]
By Nora Heston Tarte Known for its collection of American and English-style dishes, The Dancing Fox in Lodi serves up salad with a sizzle. This Southwestern dish features fresh citrus-marinated black beans and corn, tomatoes and avocado on a bed of baby greens and romaine hearts, […]
By Nora Heston Tarte PRIE—which opened its Lodi tasting room in April 2015—is one of the newest wineries to join Lodi’s eclectic group of artisanal wineries. Owners John and Lisa Gash took their home venture commercial in 2010, crafting wines mostly from Livermore Valley. However, […]
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