This year’s much anticipated Star Chefs competition and tasting will be held on Sunday, Sept. 20, at the stunning Lexington Estate in Los Gatos. This year’s slate of participants includes three South County chefs and a Morgan Hill mixologist. This third a... See more
August 28, 2026 – Out on River Road, where the breezes stir the grasses and the vines tremble against the roaring midday wind off the Pacific, the troubles of the world feel so far away. A steady comblike dust plume arose over one of the ranches as I sped... See more
It was a warm, breezy day as my intrepid history-loving guide, Cosimo Linstadt, adroitly piloted the electric ATV past a riot of yellow Scottish broom that swept into the roadway. The sun’s rays released their heady perfume into the summer air. Linstadt, ... See more
Winemaker, winegrower and ornithologist, Nat Wong, has made San Benito County home since shortly after experiencing the allure of wine on a trip to France. While drinking Cabernet Franc in a vineyard in Bourgeil, something stirred his soul. Fascinated by ... See more
August 21, 2026 – Wine tasting at Neely Wines in Portola Valley guarantees a great time, no matter how many visits you may have made to this perfectly-sited tasting room adjacent to the Windy Hill Open Space preserve. There’s always a breeze, but tucked d... See more
