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Winemaking facility on a hill

Calera: Fifty Years of Finding Joy in the ‘Heartbreak Grape’

Calera Wine Company, established in 1975 in the remote hills of San Benito County, was the beautiful and exhausting dream of Josh Jensen.
Feb 12, 2025

South County Family Marks a Storied Century of Winemaking

Brothers Gene and George Guglielmo commemorated the 100th anniversary of their winery, now in its fourth generation of family ownership.
Racks of croissants and other pastries
Jan 8, 2025

Rolling in Dough: Another Bakery Rises in the West Valley

Now there’s a new place in Los Gatos to indulge a sweet tooth: Croissante Bakery, a fresh-baked arrival on North Santa Cruz Avenue.
Cooked poultry on a table
Nov 26, 2024

No Thanksgiving Plans Yet? No Problem.

Here are some last-minute gobbling options that are also worth considering for festive dinners throughout the holiday season.
Man in front of a pizza oven
Nov 5, 2024

Lunch Launch: The Pastaria Takes Another Step Toward ‘Normal’

Rejoice, Los Gatos: The Pastaria is now open for lunch, serving from noon to 3pm Tuesdays through Saturdays.
Portrait of man wearing chef’s white jacket

Michelin-Star Chef Charlie Palmer Sets Sights on South Bay

Charlie Palmer is bringing his star power to the South Bay, with a new hotel and restaurant, and a culinary event in Morgan Hill on Oct. 27.
Large crate of grapes
Oct 9, 2024

Local Winemakers Find Blessings and Woes in 2024 Vintage

Silicon Valley winemakers are at a pinch point of various converging factors, among them generational changes in consumption habits and a plethora of wine alternatives.
Front of a restaurant seen from below
Sep 18, 2024

Steamer’s Reels In Patrons Year After Year in Los Gatos

Keeping a restaurant afloat for 45 years takes grit, good help and a fair bit of luck. Year after year, Steamer’s keeps reeling diners in.
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