Food & Drink
Acquiesce Winery
Nestled on the east side of the Mokelumne River in Acampo in the Lodi wine region, Acquiesce Winery’s wine offerings are sure to entice white wine lovers with their unique blends. Owner Susan Tipton created the winery based on her passion for pairing wines with California cuisine– fresh salads, seafood, chicken, tacos, pizza and stir-fry dishes you might find on your dinner table any night of the week. […]
Irish Beer Breakdown
This St. Patrick’s Day, pay tribute to your Irish ancestry (or someone else’s)
by sipping on a pint of one of Ireland’s finest beers. Here are a few brews sure to be on tap at most Irish pubs: […]
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 […]
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. […]
Chef Mike Midgley: Cutthroat in the Kitchen
Michael Midgley, everyone’s favorite local chef, is making headlines once again for pulling off a win on Food Network’s new cooking show Cutthroat Kitchen. […]
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. […]
The Breakfast Club
Eating breakfast out is one of those things that has to be done right to make it worth the while. Luckily, we here in San Joaquin County have plenty of options to fulfill that need, from greasy spoon diners, to waterfront views, to high-end farm-to-table fare. Many (in fact, most) of the breakfast spots on our list have developed a cult-like following, so while you may have to wait to be seated, it’s a small price to pay for the food and the service you’ll receive. Indeed, just one bite of a crepe at Midtown, the Poor Man’s Benedict at Avenue, or a giant pancake at Chuck’s, may make you want to start a Breakfast Club of your own. If you’re looking for a local place to break your fast, look no further. […]
Camron King of Lodi`s Wine Scene
According to Camron King, Executive Director 2 with the Lodi Winegrape Commission, “The [Lodi] region has been the backbone of the California wine scene for generations.” Today, Lodi continues to be home to many multi-generational farming families that produce the grapes used to make wines on the dinner tables of families around the world. […]
La Strada 88 Restaurant
Clements, Calif. isn’t the first place you think of when discussing fine dining in Northern California. But new Italian restaurant, La Strada 88, is quickly creating a major buzz in this small town with an authentic menu, outstanding chefs and a little savvy social media marketing. […]
Berghold Vineyards and Winery
If you’re looking to take a trip back in time, Berghold Vineyards and Winery should be your next destination. Joe and Kay Berghold have been growing grapes in the Lodi area since 1986, and decided to expand their family run business by opening a winery […]