2016 Winners: BEST OF Food

FOOD Appetizers Market Tavern We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, Market Tavern knows how to make our mouths water! Among favorites are the delectable appetizers-like the wickedly tongue-tingling Devil “Ish” Eggs & Bacon, and Tongue Tacos (crafted from corned beef tongue, spicy […]

SJ Parents: July/August 209 Agenda

Compiled by Katie Kishi Kiwanis Club of Greater Lodi’s Annual 4th of July Pancake Breakfast July 4 Start Independence Day off right at Lodi Lake with a good breakfast! Enjoy all you can eat pancakes, music, and good company at this community-wide picnic from 7 […]

Bring out the Bread Platter

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 […]

Family Vacation: Disneyland

By Erin Warkentin Deciding to take a family vacation to Disneyland can be overwhelming. You want it to be perfect and magical, and your children’s happiness is riding on whether or not you get this right. Before you panic, take a breath, and check out […]

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Pineapple Paradise

“Be a pineapple. Stand tall, wear a crown, and be sweet on the inside.”   Wildfox Long sleeved T Available at FINA Necklace Available at Charming Charlie, Stonecreek Village Clutch Available at Charming Charlie, Stonecreek Village Phone Case Available at Claire’s, Sherwood Mall Slip-on Shoes Available […]

2016 Winners: BEST OF Play

Food Festival Asparagus Festival The abundance of asparagus crops in San Joaquin County set the scene for the Asparagus Festival—an extravaganza focused on all things green and garden grown (food, drinks, attractions, and more!) From deep-fried vegetable bundles to strangely flavored, yet tasty ice cream, […]

Get Your Kicks at Senshuken Karate

By Nora Heston Tarte At Senshuken Karate, senseis work to seamlessly blend biblical principles with the classical teachings of shotokan (one of four major style of karate). However, it is far from a bible study. Rather, each typical karate lesson is accompanied by a biblical […]

The Perfect Patriotic Getaway: Boston

For West Coast natives, the historic charm of the East is often the most enticing reason to set off on a cross-country journey. Where history, beer, and baseball reign supreme, Boston, Mass. is prime for July, when Americans celebrate independence and freedom. Founded in 1630, […]

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Kindling the Flames of Community Radio

By Copper Williams With the press of a button we have access to a host of news broadcasts, music, and information during our early morning commute. It’s a time when we can listen in on the world around us. But what about locally? Sure, we […]

2016 Winners: BEST OF Editor’s Picks

FOOD Best eats on the water The Delta Dog When you’re on the San Joaquin Delta, catch the Delta Dog—a floating restaurant owned by Evelyn Benett and her kids that serves Hawaiian shaved ice, a variety of dogs and links, and root beer floats. The […]

2016 Winners: BEST OF Weddings

Wedding Rings Peck’s Jewelers Whether you’re after an engagement ring to wow your true love, or need a wedding band to compliment her ring finger’s sparkler, San Joaquin Valley’s only Certified Gemologist Appraiser Jeff Fields and other experts at Peck’s are there to help make […]

2016 Winners: BEST OF Wine

Wine Club Macchia Fans of Macchia Winery are encouraged to join Club Red—the winery’s exclusive wine club. Members enjoy quarterly shipments (two bottles each time) as well as ample discounts. Each shipment includes a favored zinfandel from the label, as well as another specialty handpicked […]

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