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Activities, Event Venue, Travel & Leisure

1440 Multiversity

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EXPERIENCE | VISIT A nurturing immersive learning center located near Santa Cruz, where people come together to explore, learn, reflect, and connect and re-energize. 

Cheese & Dairy, Restaurants, Specialty & Artisanal Shops

20Twenty Cheese Bar

Cheese Please

“A lot of people come here for first dates,” says Jordan Trigg, owner and founder of 20Twenty Cheese Bar as he gestures around his simple and stylish neighborhood tavern. “It’s not intimidating and they can linger a while if it’s a fit, or slip away gracefully if it’s not.”

Most people do linger, though. The ever-changing selection of local, regional and international wines, beer, charcuterie and cheese fill the intimate tasting room with guests interested in noshing on small plates such as salads and sandwiches or sampling chef-inspired pairings.

For example, a mixed board of cheeses and charcuterie fancied by the chef that day might include selections from Cowgirl Creamery, Oakdale Cheese and Nettle Meadow Farm with salami from Creminelli Fine Meats, served with baguette, fresh fruit, spiced nuts, baby pickles and fig chutney. “We try to be a casual place where people sample cheeses they probably wouldn’t know about on their own. It’s a way to try new things affordably,” says Trigg.

All of the Cheese Bar’s employees live in Willow Glen, including one who teaches at the local elementary school and packs in parents for the weekly Tuesday Trivia nights. Weekend nights find locals strolling down Lincoln Avenue to the cheese bar, where they unwind over lively conversation, flights of wine and beer, and of course, cheese.

Restaurants

31st Union

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Alexander's Steakhouse

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Asian Box

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EAT | DINE Counter-serve sustainable Asian street eats, made to order with customizable options.

Why We Love It: Asian Box focuses on sustainability and transparency with their customers. They strive to create authentic and delicious food while also being mindful of their surround environment. Try their chef's signature garden box or build your own!

Asian Box is located in Palo Alto, Mountain View & San Jose

BE.STEAK.A

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EAT | DRINK  BE.STEAK.A is a sophisticated Italian influenced steadkhouse featuring extraordinary steaks and handmade pastas. BE.STEAK.A is a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence winner. 


Come visit: besteaka.com
Located in Campbell at The Pruneyard

Black Sheep Brasserie

EAT | DINE French American Restaurant in Willow Glen

 


Black Sheep Brasserie’s California-inspired French brasserie restaurant dishes up seasonal and local ingredients to the freshest (la plus fraîche) level. In Spring, you might just hear executive chef Jeff Fitzgerald heralding the arrival of asparagus. Not just any asparagus, but the colossal spears he awaits every spring from Zuckerman Farms in the Sacramento Delta. “It’s absolutely the best flavor of any asparagus, period. When the season is done, asparagus is off the menu.”

Inspired by French cooking fused with seasonal Northern California produce and style, the restaurant blends in with the Willow Glen vibe, complete with bike racks and small neighborly amenities that beckon a warm welcome.

• Hours: Tuesday–Thursday 5pm–8:30pm, Friday & Saturday 5pm–9pm

• Services: Dine-in, curbside pickup, indoor & patio dining options

Website | Dining Reservations | Curbside Pickup Ordering

 

Why We Love It:  Flavorful, fresh menus with seasonal ingredients served in a chic, upscale brasserie setting with plenty of windows and patio seating. Special local love for the chef's commitment to featuring local and regional farms and farmers, and uniquely crafted bar drinks and menu items named after the locals!

Blaze Pizza

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Blue Rock Barbecue

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Bourbon Pub

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EAT | DINE The Bourbon Pub restaurant operates under the gridiron of Levi’s Stadium.

Why We Love It: Chef Michael Mina's signature restaurant at Levi's stadium freshens up American comfort food with casual dining bites and spirits.

Location
It is open throughout the week, game or shine– serving for mid week business dinners or special dinner events.  Note: it is a little hard to find the entrance because of the location outside the stadium, but parking is not a problem. Drive up valet parking available.
 

Brown Chicken Brown Cow

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EAT | DINE Premier burgers and sandwiches and craft beer.

Why We Love It: 100% grass-fed beef and 100% free-range chicken. Every menu item has been carefully crafted to satisfy even the toughest of food critics. If it's not good enough for Chris the chef, then it's not good enough to be served at Brown Chicken Brown Cow.

Cascade Bar and Grill

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Chez TJ

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Cliff House

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EAT | DINE A San Francisco culinary tradition since 1983.

Duarte's Tavern

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Forthright Oyster Bar & Kitchen

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EAT | DINE Seafood and cocktails—fresh oysters and seafood every day.

Why We Love It: Seafood served with crafted cocktails, local beers on tap and a standout wine list at the Kirkwood Plaza in Campbell.

Il Fornaio

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EAT | DRINK | DINE

Cucina Italiana in Downtown San Jose


Il Fornaio brings the authentic Italian experience to the table with fresh ingredients and pastas, traditional cooking techniques and meals crafted by Sicilian native Executive Chef Roberto Gerbino.

* Dine Downtown San Jose 2022 Participating Restaurant July 21-31  | See special offers here

 

Coffee & Tea Houses, Coffee Roasters

Academic Coffee

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Coffee Roaster and Cafe in Downtown San Jose


Academic Coffee serves globally sourced coffee roasted locally at their San Jose location. Their cafe also features locally crafted pastries and baked goods for dine-in coffee breaks and midday pick-me-ups.

* Dine Downtown San Jose 2022 Participating Restaurant July 21-31  | See special offers here

 

Barefoot Coffee Roasters

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Chromatic Coffee Co.

Non-Profits & Organizations

Acterra

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THINK | GROW Acterra is a Bay Area nonprofit based in Palo Alto dedicated to environmental education and climate action non-profit, promoting local Healthy Plate, Healthy Planet initiatives and programs.

Check out their upcoming events here.

Bakeries & Patisseries

Alexander's Patisserie

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EAT | DINE European patisseries in the Bay Area. Order savory and sweet treats including breads, gourmet sandwiches, cakes, tarts, cookies, macarons, chocolates and confections that are made in-house. We think this patisserie is an ideal place to sit down for a sweet treat and coffee with a friend or two!

As Kneaded Bakery

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Woman-founded artisanal bakery specializing in bread loaves using organic ingredients, ancient grains, and delicious and nutritious flour mixes. Take home a loaf of some of their more unique offerings like their Honey Rye Porridge loaf, and don’t forget to pick up some “noshes” on your trip—sweet or savory snacks like cookies, crumbles, babkas and danishes. Offers seasonal specials.

Open Wednesday-Friday 8am-3pm and Saturday-Sunday 9am-3pm

Backhaus

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Signature sourdough loaves, pastries, pretzels made with German inspiration. Artisanal hearth loaves are perfect for serving at the dinner table, but we keep coming back to the sandwich-ready Seeded Rye and Whole Wheat Sesame loafs for homemade lunches. Backhaus also serves a tasty breakfast menu Fridays through Sundays.

Open Tuesday-Sunday 7:30am-4pm

Flower Flour

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You’d have to live in Willow Glen to know about Flower Flour. This tiny, beloved French café, bakery and flower shop is tucked away in a 100-year-old building, four blocks off the main thoroughfare of Lincoln Avenue, on Willow Street.

Residents come here regularly for house-made French pastries, savory soups and crepes. Some come as a matter of tradition—every Christmas Eve morning, my daughter meets up with her former high school French teacher here for cappuccino and a sugar-dusted morning roll.

Flower Flour is the passion and life’s work of its owner and chef, Mimi Brown. She not only makes or supervises every pastry found in her case, but she also grows almost all of the fresh produce and herbs used in her creations. Her lemon bars are made with lemons from her own trees, squeezed by hand and made into luscious, rich bars. The organic Flat Dutch cabbage and heirloom carrots in the flavorful meatball soup I tried were grown with seeds Brown planted, cultivated, watered, weeded and harvested herself.

Brown also makes wedding cakes and bridal bouquets, in addition to owning a small country inn in St. Helena with a three-acre organic garden where she grows her vegetables, fruits and cut flowers for Flower Flour.

According to Brown, food should be a pleasure not only for its taste but also for its beauty. Conjuring up images of fresh peaches, brilliantly colored peppers and bunches of dark green chard, she states a simple truth: “You first eat with your eyes.”

Wine, Beer & Liquor Shops

Armitage Winery

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DRINK | WINE Award-winning wine produced in the Santa Cruz Mountains with a focus on Pinot Noir.

Wine tasting tours by reservation only through CellarPass.com.

Tasting room hours : 

Monday - Tuesday, Closed
Wednesday - Thursday: 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday: 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Sat: 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Sun: 12:00pm - 7:00pm
 

Bay Kegs

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Beltramo's

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Bonhams

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DRINK | WINE One of the world’s oldest and most renowned auctioneers with a Bay Area presence. Fine and Rare Wine live auctions held four times a year at the San Francisco saleroom. Find out more information on their website. 

Vineyards & Wineries

Aver Family Vineyards

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Update: John and Carolyn Aver have decided it's time to retire from the grape growing and winemaking business. As of September 18, 2021 they will close the Aver Family Vineyards tasting room, which is located in their home's front yard. The Avers will continue the business as a virtual winery until they sell through their current wine inventory, which they estimate will take a couple of years. Both the home and the vineyard property will be listed for sale in early fall. 

 

Aver Family Vineyards was established in 2005 when John and Carolyn Aver purchased an 8.25 acre vineyard located in the Uvas Valley of Santa Clara County.  The vineyard and surrounding countryside create spectacular views and provide an idyllic setting for the outdoor tasting room. Visitors will discover premium wines featuring Rhône varietals.  Wines are paired with locally-sourced chocolates to enhance the tasting experience.

Vigneron John Aver crafts his wines from either estate grapes or grapes sourced from prominent California vineyards including Durell, Catie’s Corner and Gap’s Crown. The vineyard is cultivated using holistic farming practices and supplies Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Petite Sirah grapes.

AverFamilyVineyards.com

Featured Wines:

2018 Family Album Grenache Blanc
The 2018 Grenache Blanc teases the nose with aromas of pineapple, lavender and yellow pear. It coats the mouth with its creaminess and delivers flavors of pear, white peach and finishes with pineapple notes.
 

2018 Grace Rosé
Grace is dedicated to mothers everywhere. They have always shown us the way through good times and bad. May we all live up to their grace. It is a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre.
 

2015 Hope Rhône Blend
Aromas of anise, dark plum and blackberry open to underlying notes of black cherry, mocha and vanilla. The palate features black cherry with undertones of truffle and black pepper. The elegant tannic structure leads to a long finish, ending with notes of dark chocolate, making this a great wine to pair with a special meal.
92 points, Editors’ Choice, Wine Enthusiast
 
 

Affiliations: Wineries of Santa Clara Valley Passport, Wine Institute, The Vineyard Team

Big Basin Vineyard

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Casa de Fruta

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Casa de Fruta is renowned for its premium fruit and Southern Italian-style red wines. The family atmosphere is what sets it apart from other wineries.

Tasting Room Hours: 9am-6pm

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Featured Wines:

Pomegranate Wine – This is a soft, sweet, smooth-tasting, gourmet dessert wine with a hint of tartness. Casa de Fruta's delicious pomegranate wine is made from the Wilson Wonderful Pomegranate, grown in the San Joaquin Valley.

Blackberry Wine – The nectar is produced from plump, fresh blackberries gathered in Watsonville. The flavor is fantastic, rich and pure. It's delicious for sipping as a dessert wine or even a topping for ice cream.

Sole of the Boot – At their home in Aprigliano in the Cosenza foothills of Calibria, the Cribari family celebrated its best red blend with only "Ospiti Speciale." It has an old-vine Zinfandel base with small amounts of five other reds including Syrah and Cabernet.

Available Food: Casa de Fruta offers a full-service restaurant, deli, bakery, as well as espresso coffee.

Affiliations: Wineries of Santa Clara Valley, Passport Days

Clos LaChance Winery

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Clos LaChance is a family-owned winery that specializes in hand-crafted wines from 150 acres of Estate vineyards.

Tasting Room Hours: 11am-4:30pm daily

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Available Food: Clos LaChance has a selection of crackers, cheeses and meats available for purchase in the tasting room. Other items, such as nuts and chocolates, are available on a seasonal basis.

Affiliations: Wineries of Santa Clara Valley

Creekview Vineyards

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With a passion for quality, the wines of Creekview Vineyards are meticulously handcrafted in small lots to preserve the utmost excellence in both character and style.

Tasting Room Hours: Every third weekend: 11am-5pm

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Featured Wines:

2013 Estate Chardonnay – The Creekview Chardonnay offers a rich mouthfeel with precise acidity and minerality. The hallmark aroma associations have been fennel and pear, but its subtle complexity contains a myriad of characters that emerge from the glass. There is a crisp taste and delicious notes of caramel and citrus. Try with your favorite seafood dishes.

2012 Estate Melodious – Accolades: 2017 Bronze Medal, San Francisco Chronicle. Grown exclusively on the Creekview property, this wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Merlot. Experience beautifully rich aromas of dark cherries, black raspberries, smoke and earth tones followed by round texture, balancing acidity and a touch of oak.

2013 Old Vine Zinfandel – The unique combination of dry farming, climate, soil and old vines produces intense colors and bold, complex flavor fruits in this wine. Big, bold aromas of rich red berries mingle with hints of spice, spicy plum and vanilla flavors. This wine is best paired with barbecue, steaks and chili.

Affiliations: Wineries of Santa Clara Valley, Passport Days

Cuvée Wine Cellars

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Cuvée Wine Cellars is an artisan winery that produces limited releases of Bordeaux-inspired wine.

Tasting Room Hours: Every first & third weekend: 1pm-4:30pm

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Affiliations: Mid Peninsula Wine Trail

Domaine Eden

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DRINK | VISIT  Domaine Eden offers weekend wine tasting at the top of their mountain vineyards in Saratoga. Experience a hybrid between a tasting room and your favorite wine bar. Enjoy curated flights, a glass or a bottle with friends.


Come visit: DomaineEden.com

Domenico Winery

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Opening its doors in 2004, Domenico was the first to tap into the "urban winery" scene. The winery features an extensive list of award-winning artisan wines and a beautiful event space for 300+ guests.

Tasting Room Hours: Weekends: 11am-4pm

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Featured Wines: 

Nebbiolo, Amador County 2012 – Accolades: 2017 Gold Medal, SF Chronicle. This medium-bodied Nebbiolo offers aromas of sweet plum, cranberry, licorice, cigar, dried rose and graham cracker with a dusty minerality and nice acidity on the palate. Domenico's Nebbiolo will tame the richest and heartiest of stews, such as osso buco or chicken cacciatore, or pair with linguine with shaved black truffles and parmigiano. Nebbiolo is Italy’s most noble red grape from Piedmonte.

Primitivo, Amador County 2011 – Accolades: 2016 Silver Medal, Toast of the Coast; 2016 Bronze Medal, SF International Wine Competition. Full-bodied, deeply colored, rich and concentrated, sometimes called the Mother of Zinfandel, the Primitivo is grown in Amador County. This wine has a deep, rich array of blueberries and blackberries. Underneath are complex layers of hibiscus flower, white pepper, sweet cigar box and crème brûlée, with a sprinkle of cinnamon. Well-balanced with firm acids and tannins, this wine pairs perfectly with rich and spicy dishes, lasagna, grilled lamb or beef and strong cheeses.

Super Tuscan Style, Amador County 2012 – Accolades: 2017 Silver Medal, SF Chronicle; 2016 Bronze Medal, International Women's Wine; 2016 Gold Medal, TasteTV. Thr opulent Super Tuscan Style wine has aromas of plum, fig and snickerdoodle with accents of white pepper, red currant and cloves. Expect firm tannins and a lush, lengthy finish. An antipasto platter with meats and rich, hard cheeses will stand up to the flavors of this medium- to full-bodied wine, as well as stuffed portabella mushrooms heavy with herbs, braised beef or veal and, of course, osso buco.

Affiliations: Mid Peninsula Wine Trail, Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Passport Days

Dorcich Family Vineyards

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A family owned and operated winery with a sleek industrial-loft style tasting room. Our 73-acre picturesque estate is nestled alongside Uvas Creek. Our tasting flights feature 9 estate grown varietals, Dad’s Blend and our flagship wine—Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon.

DFV label is our premium wines including the Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon. We will be releasing more DFV wines this Fall. 

The Ankora label is our everyday wine and a tribute to family. Ankora is Croatian for anchor. It represents the family being anchored here in the Santa Clara Valley. The label art represents Stephen Dorcich's grandfather’s journey here to America to start a new life for his family and the generations to come.  It’s about hard work and sacrifice to provide a better life for those to come. 

Let’s raise a glass and celebrate good times with the ones you love.

Živjeli!

Tasting Room Hours : Friday–Sunday 11am - 5pm

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DFV Wines

2014 Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon

Our estate grown Monte Bello Cabernet is our flagship wine. This highly sought-after wine is full bodied and well balanced with rich flavors of cherry, blackberry, tobacco and vanilla. This is a great food wine that will age well.

 

Ankora estate grown wines

 

2016 Merlot

Our estate grown Merlot has been aged in Hungarian Oak for 18 months. It is a medium bodied wine with notes of black cherry, cocoa, vanilla and earthy undertones. It finishes with silky tannins. A true surprise for tasters!

 

Dad’s Blend

Our Dad’s Blend is a full-bodied Bordeaux blend with satisfying flavors of blackberry, blueberry, oak, cherry cola and a hint of vanilla. A true crowd-pleaser.

 

2017 Chardonnay

Our estate Chardonnay has been aged in French Oak for 9 months. This wine has medium acidity and is light, with tropical and vanilla notes. California style with light Oak and a pleasing finish.

 

Additional Estate Grown Varietals

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Mouvedre, Petite Verdot, Syrah and Zinfandel

 

Affiliations

Wineries of Santa Clara Valley, Santa Cruz Wine Growers Association, Santa Clara Farm Bureau

Fernwood Cellars

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Making estate-grown wines only ties into the company motto of "Quality is timeless." Fernwood's fifth-generation owner makes wines of quality varietal style.

Tasting Room Hours: Every first & third weekend: 12pm-5pm

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Affiliations: Wineries of Santa Clara Valley

Flying Suitcase Wines

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At Flying Suitcase Wines, they bring the best of California grapes from Napa, Russian River, Amador County and more directly to your local area. Come taste their award-winning wines.

Tasting Room Hours: Fridays: 4-7pm; Weekends: 1-5pm

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Featured wines we are currently tasting:

 

2016 Chardonnay, St Helena, Napa Valley

Bronze - 2019 San Francisco Chronicle

Beautifully blended Chardonnay made in both stainless steel and French oak. Tropical aromas of pineapple, flavors of pear, green apple and a hint of mandarin orange.

 

2014 Syrah, Amador County

Best of Class – 2019 San Francisco Chronicle

Silver – 2018 Orange County Fair & 2018 San Francisco International

Medium-bodied with aromas of black licorice, blackcurrant, blueberry and cinnamon. A hint of nutmeg on the palate and a lingering finish.

 

Le Chaland, Red Wine Blend

Gold – 2019 American Fine Wine Competition

Silver – 2019 San Francisco Chronicle & 2018 San Francisco International

A Rhone-style blend of 70% Syrah and 30% Grenache with earthy aromas of cassis and cocoa, flavors of black fruits, plum and vanilla with a peppery finish.

 

Affiliations: Mid Peninsula Wine Trail

Fortino Winery

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For generations, the Fortino family has produced award-winning wines. Today, Gino Fortino has revolutionized Fortino Winery into an unforgettable experience from wine tasting to events on the beautiful redwood terrace.

Tasting Room Hours: Tuesday-Saturday: 10am-5pm; Sunday: 11am-5pm

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Featured Wines:

Maribella – This wine is an elegant, dark ruby color and a perfect mix of flavors, such as dark cherries and hints of dried herbs.

Zinfandel – This enticing, medium to full-bodied wine has aromas of blackberry, hints of smokey and peppery notes.

Carignan – Fortino's older vines of 90+ years give a very soft and fruit-forward experience.

Available Food: Taste imported meat, gourmet cheese, crackers, spreads, and Fortino mustard and dipping oils.

Affiliations: Wineries of Santa Clara Valley, Passport Days

Guglielmo Winery

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Guglielmo Winery is a third-generation, family-owned winery and produces a wide variety of award-winning wines. Visit the quaint tasting room and gift shop, and enjoy a picnic on the Italian piazza.

Tasting Room Hours: 10am-5pm daily

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Featured Wines:

Private Reserve Estate Grignolino Rosé – This Rosé is bright and crisp with notes of pomegranate and apricot. The wine is full of flavor and has a slightly creamy mouthfeel. The finish lingers just slightly. Serve chilled with prosciutto and melon or grilled salmon.

Private Reserve Barbera – This Barbera has flavors of ripe dark cherry and plum with notes of leather, pepper, anise and cranberry. The palate, bright with acidity, offers nuances of ripe Bing cherries and spice, drawn out through an extended finish.

2013 Private Reserve Estate Petite Sirah – The nose presents strong notes of currant, ripe blackberry and a bit of white pepper. Cherry pie and baking spices explode on the palate and offer a mouthwatering acidity and a smooth, oaky finish. Pair this special wine with game meats or your holiday prime rib.

Available Food: Guglielmo offers a wide selection of imported cheese, charcuterie deli items, oils and vinegars and, of course, chocolate!

Affiliations: Passport Days, Wineries of Santa Clara Valley, Annual Christmas Faire, Annual Harvest Festival

Hecker Pass Winery

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At Hecker Pass Winery, they believe family must be the cornerstone in creating wines, and this is central to their devoted traditions. They are committed to the customs and practices passed down by their viticulture ancestry, and it is what enables them to produce wines of true Italian character for the next generation.

Tasting Room Hours: 10am-5pm daily

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Featured Wines: 

Cabernet Sauvignon – Chocolate, cedar and mint start to describe this well-rounded, full-bodied Cabernet. Aged in oak to give a softening effect on the grapes' naturally high tannins, the unique wood flavors of vanilla and spice complement the natural grape flavors of black currant and eucalyptus. This wine is great with beef, braised lamb and aromatic cheeses.

Petite Sirah – Accolades: Five-star rating, Beverage and Food Dynamics Magazine. This Petite Sirah is a deep ruby color with intense aromas of red fruit. Spicy nuances of cedar and a touch of oak meld together in a luxuriously smooth finish. This is a full-bodied wine that complements the hearty character of a dish, such as braised short ribs and mashed potatoes. Also, a grilled, marinated tri-tip beef would support the spiciness of the wine.

Ruby Port – Two-time Gold Medal Winner. This is a rich and intense fruit-flavored wine that is artistically styled and balanced. Serve it as a cheese-and-Port course for dessert. Blue-veined cheeses such as Stilton and hard cheeses such as Parmesan provide a classic match, and figs, almonds and walnut bread round things out. Additionally, chocolate desserts paired with Port make for a decadent finish to any meal.

Affiliations: Passport Weekends, Gilroy Wine Stroll, Morgan Hill Wine Trail, Gilroy Chamber of Commerce

Bars, Pubs & Wine Bars, Restaurants

Bacchus Management Group

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Since its formation in 2001, Bacchus Management Group has served as a restaurant and hospitality management and consulting group, creating inspired and successful businesses in the world of food and wine. Founded by industry veterans Tim Stannard, Andrew Green, Chef Mark Sullivan, and Brannin Beal, Bacchus Management Group oversees and manages the daily operations of several award-winning restaurants throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and Santa Monica. All of Bacchus's restaurants are built on a foundation of warm and gracious hospitality, local, sustainable and organic ingredients, and a top-tier wine and spirits program.

Donastia

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Butchers & Meat Purveyors, Catering & Meal Delivery, Restaurants

Bel Campo Meat Co.

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Farmers Markets

Belmont Farmers Market

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OPEN | Year-Round

Sundays 9am–1pm

 

A market presented by Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association, PCFMA.org

Brisbane Farmers Market

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OPEN | Year-Round

Thursdays 3–7pm

 

A market presented by West Coast Famers Market Association, WCFMA.org

Burlingame Farmers Market

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OPEN | SEASONAL HOURS

Thursdays May–October 3–7pm

Sundays Year-Round 9am–1pm

 

Campbell Farmers Market

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OPEN | Year-Round

Sundays 9am–1pm

 

  A market presented by Urban Village Farmers' Market Association, UVFM.org

Champs Farmers Market

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Season & Hours: Saturdays from 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, located in the “C” Lot.

Cupertino Creekside Farmers Market

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OPEN | Year-Round

Fridays 8am–Noon

 

A market presented by Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association, PCFMA.org

Daly City Farmers Market

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OPEN | Year-Round

Thursdays & Saturdays 9am–1pm

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A market presented by California Farmers' Market Association, CaFarmersMkts.com

East Palo Alto Community Farmers Market

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OPEN FOR THE SEASON | April–November

Wednesdays 8:30am–12:30pm

 

The East Palo Alto Community Farmers Market is a crucial resource for ensuring affordable, culturally-relevant and nourishing food reflective of the diversity of the East Palo Alto community, while supporting local family farms. There are cooking and gardening demos that feature live food and cooking demonstrations from their nutrition team using fresh farmers’ market produce, and gardening pop-ups from Collective Roots Community Garden.

East Palo Alto Community Farmers Market

Foster City Farmers Market

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OPEN | Year-Round

Saturdays 9am–1pm

 

A market presented by West Coast Farmers Markets Association, wcfma.org

Fresh Approach

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SHOP | BUY Fresh Approach is a non-profit organization bringing more nourishing, local food to underserved communities in the Bay Area. They have mobile farmers markets, offer workshops for community members to gain hands-on experience with growing their own fresh fruits and vegetables, and provide VeggieRx nutrition classes that teach how to thrive with the power of nourishing food. 

More info: freshapproach.org

Half Moon Bay Coastside Farmers Market

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OPEN FOR THE SEASON | April 6–December 21

Saturdays 9am–1pm

 

A market presented by Coastside Farmer's Markets.

Groceries & Markets

Bianchini's Market

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SHOP | BUY  Bianchini's Market is a local family-owned and operated local market. We follow a simple saying, Think Local. Shop Local. Stay Local. Love Local.

Looking for latest on Bianchini's Market? Check out their Fresh News page.


From Kevin Bianchini, owner:

Dear Neighbor,

I’ve lived in the Bay Area my whole life. I love how Bianchini’s has been able to partner with dozens of local food purveyors. I’ve traveled many places and there is no place with the diversity, quality and local love like the San Francisco Bay Area. We proudly represent the best bakers, dairy farmers, growers, ranchers, fishermen, vintners and food innovators. We love local. We talk the talk and walk the walk of local foodies. We believe that there is a definitive correlation between quality food with a taste of place or terroir - a collection of environmental conditions that form a food or wine's unique flavor characteristics and quality.

So here’s to you, our local friends and neighbors. Thank you for your support over the years. We promise to continue to love local and live local.

Kevin Bianchini

President

 


 

Come shop one of our fresh and local locations:

San Carlos | Hours: 7am – 9pm daily

Portola Valley | Hours: 7am – 8pm daily

BianchinisMarket.com

Draeger's Market

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EAT | SHOP Family-owned culinary markets offering gourmet groceries, wines and in-store experiences including cooking schools and cafés. Taste flavor again.

# Market, Bakery, Gourmet


Hours of Operation: 

• Los Altos: 8am-7pm daily

• Menlo Park, San Mateo & Blackhawk: 8am-8pm daily

 

Find out more at draegers.com

CSAs & Farm Boxes, Farms, Orchards & Mills, Flowers & Herbs

Blue House Farm

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Award-winning organic farm with farmstand and U-pick berry farm (summer only) selling fresh produce, flowers, dry beans and preserves all straight from the farm. The farm stand also sells locally crafted favorites like Rosalind Bakery bread, farm-fresh eggs, prepared foods and more, all sourced from the Northern California coast.

Art & Entertainment, Media, TV & Radio, Non-Profits & Organizations

Blue Rose Music

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EXPERIENCE | VISIT Spirited Americana music from local legendary artists. 

BlueRoseMusic.com

Cafes & Bistros, Restaurants

Cafe Borrone

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EAT | DINE European-style cafe serves organic & locally sourced foods alongside coffee & tea plus beer & wine.

Why We Love It: Every dish is a slam dunk in this order at the counter cafe. Outside seating, organic dishes and lively ambiance always bring a crowd. Try any of the salads and the frosted mocha for a sweet treat. Borrone MarketBar, the sister restaurant, is next door.

Flea Street Cafe

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EAT | DINE Locally-sourced, inventive and organic servings since 1980, from acclaimed restauranteur, author and sustainable food advocate Jesse Ziff Cool.

Why We Love It:
Oftentimes, the harvest from Flea Street owner Jesse Cool's garden provides the “Taste of the Season’’ amuse-bouche that welcomes diners at Flea Street. The tiny green beans, Icicle radishes and Yellow Fin potatoes are presented simply and unadorned so that diners can better appreciate the true taste of food grown locally and organically. -Carolyn Jung, for Edible Silicon Valley.

Services - Food

Caponatina Lab | Italian Cooking Culture

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EAT | EXPERIENCE Authentic Italian dinner at your home


Italian dinner or lunch with typical regional dishes prepared directly at your place. Great for celebrating an important event or simply sharing an Italian experience of taste and pleasure.

Offers menus of regional Italian recipes, or pertaining to her family traditions, with seasonal fresh organic ingredients and Italian specialties. Take a short trip to Italy through the regional gastronomic traditions, the menus change with the seasons and are completely customizable.

Authentic Italian dinner at your home :

Choose between different menu proposals or customize your meals by choosing from the Italian regional recipes proposed by Caponatina Lab

• All the ingredients, cooking, service and washing up included

• Event Duration: 3–4  hours 

• Chef Arrival Time: 1–2 hours prior to the selected serving time

Website | Instagram | Contact | Menu Link

 

Bakeries & Patisseries, Coffee & Tea Houses, Coffee Roasters, Restaurants

Chromatic Coffee Co.

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Retail - Food, Services - Food

Clover Sonoma

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Fresh California organic and natural dairy products since 1946. 

Activities, Farmers Markets

Coastside Farmers Markets

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We are a farmer-directed Certifed Market designed to link Coastside residents with their neighbors — the Coastside farmers, ranchers, fishermen and culinary artisans that produce some of the most beautiful, nutritious and creative food in the world.

Twice a week we showcase these outstanding producers, as well as providing an incubator for emerging local businesses and a forum for our many community-serving nonprofits.

We serve the Coastside community from Pacifica to Pescadero, and the many visitors to the area, and offer a resilient forum for direct relationships to develop and endure between the people of our community and those who produce our food.


The Coastside Farmers Markets are open weekly, May through December, on Wednesdays 2:30–6:30pm at Rockaway Beach in Pacifica and Saturdays 9am–1pm at Shoreline Station in Half Moon Bay.

Bakeries & Patisseries, Coffee & Tea Houses, Groceries & Markets

Coffee and Juice Bar at Whole Foods on The Alameda

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Cooking Classes, Programs & Schools

Community Cuisine

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EXPERIENCE | VISIT Community Cuisine brings people together in the kitchen to cook, to learn, and to celebrate.

 

Food is a vehicle for gathering. It brings us around the table to connect with family and friends, new and old. Food should also nourish us physically and mentally - and it's meant to be enjoyed! Preparing meals, however, can be daunting.

Locally inspired cooking classes in Silicon Valley that give students the tools they need to tackle any type of cuisine, menu or diet. Find out more at communitycuisine.com


 

JOIN US AND LEARN HOW TO MASTER YOUR KITCHEN.

•  We teach the art, technique and value of cooking.
•  We share culinary traditions from both the past and the present, drawing from the rich cultures of our community.
•  We connect the dots in our local food system by introducing the community to farmers, artisans, chefs, and others.
•  We incorporate professional cooking methodology that offers our students the tools they need to tackle any type of cuisine, menu, or diet.

 

WE HOST: 

•  Cooking classes & demonstrations
•  Informational lectures
•  Food events
•  Private cooking classes & parties

 

FOR COOKING TEACHERS:

•  We offer a space, promotion and support for professionals looking for a place to teach cooking

 

WE BELIEVE:

•  Food is a platform for health
•  In cooking our own food
•  Cooking and eating with people is a recipe for connection
•  In a balance of "eating to live" and "living to eat"

 

WE SUPPORT:

•  The Weston A. Price Foundation Learn more here.

Draeger's Cooking School

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EXPERIENCE | VISIT Cooking courses offered by family-owned Draeger's culinary markets offering gourmet groceries, wines and in-store experiences including cooking schools and cafés. Taste flavor again.

 

See what's cooking at draegerscookingschool.com

Event Venue, Retail - Food, Vineyards & Wineries

Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards

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Award-winning family estate wines grown in the foothills of Saratoga. In a relaxed ambiance on scenic hillsides, discover luscious wine where the grapes are grown. Bring a picnic; bring friends. Certified California sustainable winegrower.

Tasting Room Hours: Monday-Friday: 12pm-5pm; Weekends: 11am-5pm

Amenities:

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Featured Wines: 

2013 Chardonnay – Accolades: 90 points, Wine Enthusiast. Aromas of pear, crisp green apples and lemon zest lead into a palate that includes those pears, Granny Smith apples and lychee with a splash of citrus around the edges. Perfect for summer sipping and beyond!

2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, George’s Vineyard – Accolades: 94 points, Wine Enthusiast. A rich garnet in the glass leads to aromas of plums, fleshy red stone fruit and nice pipe tobacco. Velvety Bing cherries, accompanied by notes of cassis and a little ground pepper on the edge, grace the palate, which all lead into a soft, pleasing finish.

2011 Test Pilot F-86 Sabre Jet – This Bordeaux-style blend pours a pretty garnet wine. An inviting nose of plums, cherries and berries leads into a lovely palate of bright cherries, red currants and plums, plus the nuance of cedar trees, before a bright, lingering finish. Test Pilot is a series of labels for our limited production blends that honors founding winemaker and NASA test pilot George Cooper.

Available Food: Wine-paired cheeses, assorted crackers, salumi and olives.

Affiliations: Saratoga Wine Trail, Organic Wine Trail, Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association Passport Days, Wineries of Santa Clara Valley Passport Days

Where can I buy? Whole Foods Market, Madera 

Hotels, Inns & B&Bs, Restaurants

Costanoa Lodge and Cascade Bar & Grill

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VISIT | EXPERIENCE | STAY Discover the pace of nature in this coastal eco-adventure resort, offering both en suite lodging and cozy tent-style cabins, a full day spa, and an onsite restaurant and bar that is open to both overnight guests and day visitors needing a delicious get-away.

Cozy, tent-style cabins offer free Wi-Fi, shared bathrooms, and outdoor seating; some also have fire pits. Woodsy cabins add minifridges and coffeemakers. Relaxed rooms in the main lodge come with private bathrooms. Upgraded rooms inside the lodge come with extra amenities including fireplaces and soaking tubs, and suites have sitting rooms. Onsite amenities include the bar, restaurant as well as picnic areas with BBQs, a day spa, saunas and an outdoor hot tub plus activities such as mountain biking and guided horseback riding. 

Day travelers can enjoy the relaxed indoor/outdoor ambiance of the bar and grill restaurant, as well as the day spa. The onsite restaurant offers fresh California coastal cuisine, complemented by a restaurant garden and locally sourced ingredients. (Reservations requested.)

 

 

Cafes & Bistros

Delicious Crepes Bistro

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Farm Markets & Stands, Farmers Markets, Farms, Orchards & Mills, Retail - Food

DeMartini Orchard

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Rustic neighborhood market and red farm stand on San Antonio Avenue open daily and selling seasonal fruits and vegetables from local Bay Area farms, plus pantry goods and gourmet items from California makers. Shop the farm’s best at Los Altos’s oldest business keeping the tradition of fresh farm-to-table produce alive. Look for the homegrown tomato, apricot and green bean selections picked fresh from long-standing relationships with local home gardeners.

Cheese & Dairy, Restaurants, Vineyards & Wineries, Wine, Beer & Liquor Shops

Devine Cheese & Wine

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EAT | DRINK | BUY

Artisanal cheeses, wines and small plates served in Downtown San Jose

 


Devine Cheese & Wine is a restaurant and tasting room for dine-in enjoyment of wine and cheese or a stop-by shop for charcuterie essentials and classes.

* Dine Downtown San Jose 2022 Participating Restaurant July 21-31  | See special offers here

Bars, Pubs & Wine Bars

District

DRINK | DINE

Bar in Downtown San Jose


District is a bar all about "globally inspired, locally sourced" drinks and ingredients. Their drink menu features curated wines and whiskeys along with seasonal cocktails and shareable plates.

* Dine Downtown San Jose 2022 Participating Restaurant July 21-31  | See special offers here

Activities, Groceries & Markets, Services - Food

Draeger’s Cooking School

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Welcome back to Draeger's kitchen!

Inspired by the extensive choice and quality of the products carried in their stores, Draeger's is cooking up new and exciting recipes to entice and elevate and bringing the experience of our guest chefs and staff instructors to you. Join hands-on culinary classes, lectures, and cooking demos. Learn new tips and tricks that will enhance your cooking skills, taught by chefs, food experts, and cookbook authors.

Book your next culinary experience with Draeger’s Cooking Schools, available for corporate and private team-building parties or public classes.

More information coming soon!

Retail - Non-Food, Services - Non-Food, Specialty & Artisanal Shops

EarthBeauty Apothecary

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Cafes & Bistros, Event Venue, Restaurants, Wine, Beer & Liquor Shops

Enoteca La Storia

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EAT | DRINK  Enoteca La Storia is a rustic neighborhood Italian bistró, international wine shop and award-winning wine club rolled into one. It's a great place for sipping wine while sharing delicious food like their charcuterie board filled with an amazing array of meats and cheeses. Their sommelier-selected wines are from around the world and handpicked for distinction, drinkability and value.


Come visit: EnotecaLaStoria.com

Catering & Meal Delivery, Services - Food

Epicurean Group

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EAT | DINE A local, farm-fresh corporate and campus dining services and catering company dedicated to sustainable dining and artisanal, handcrafted meals and beverages from local farm sourcing.

Fresh. Honest. Local.

Epicurean-Group.com

Activities, Art & Entertainment, Farmers Markets

Facebook Festivals

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EXPERIENCE | VISIT Community-building food and fun festivals on the Facebook campus. Open to the public. Festival proceeds benefit local nonprofits.

CSAs & Farm Boxes

FarmBox by 409 + Co

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SHOP | EAT CSA service that delivers the freshest picks from local farms and makers found at the SF Ferry Market to your door. Skip the lines and never miss out on the best & fresh produce.

CSAs & Farm Boxes, Farm Markets & Stands

Fifth Crow Farm

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Art & Entertainment, Event Venue, Gardens & Nurseries, Non-Profits & Organizations

Filoli

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EXPERIENCE | VISIT Owned by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, this Woodside country estate and gardens is dedicated to education and the conservation of the cultural and natural history of the Bay Area. Handcrafted garden products, tours, walking trails and seasonal events. Open to daily visitors and memberships. 

Owned by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, this Woodside country estate and gardens is dedicated to education and the conservation of the cultural and natural history of the Bay Area. Handcrafted garden products, tours, walking trails and seasonal events. Open to daily visitors and memberships.

Planning a visit? Check out Filoli's website for details and upcoming events.

Cooking Classes, Programs & Schools, Non-Profits & Organizations

Food Craft Institute

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A nonprofit educational institution to train and support artisan food businesses. 

International Culinary Center

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Midway between the vineyards of Napa Valley and the fresh-caught seafood of Monterey Bay, and less than an hour's drive from San Francisco, is The International Culinary Center's West Coast home located in the heart of Silicon Valley.

Butchers & Meat Purveyors

Foustman's Salami

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EAT | SHOP Artisanal, uncured, and nitrate-free salamis


SF Bay Area family business crafting artisanal salami—pork, turkey, beef and lamb with unexpected spices flavor combos. Natural, uncured, nitrate-free.

Unique Gift Ideas: Salami Bouquet, Monthly Subscriptions
Available at select farmer's markets and retail locations: Find Foustman's Near You

Farms, Orchards & Mills, Oils & Spices

Frantoio Grove Olive Oil

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EAT | SHOP Olive Oil Mill in Gilroy.


Award-winning, organic extra virgin olive oils grown, milled and bottled in the heart of Santa Clara Valley. Frantoio Grove oils are a distinct single-varietal line of extra virgin olive oils milled from their 30-acre grove of “Frantoio” olive trees, a Tuscan-styled varietal producing exceptional flavor with bolder, distinct peppery notes. 

Frantoio Grove’s annual olio nuovo, unfiltered “new oil,” goes straight from the mill to the bottle and is available from early November–Christmas. Frantoio Grove is a certified extra virgin olive oil by the California Council of Olive Oil, and has its organic CCOF certification (California Certified Organic Farmers.) 

Enjoy a 150-year-old family tradition.

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Frantoio Grove olive oils can Bay Area markets, wineries and retail spots–a list of where to buy is at FrantoioGrove.com, or buy online from their website. Corporate gift boxes available. 

Breweries

FreeWheel Brewing Company

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We are an award-winning brewery specializing in English-style cask-conditioned session ales. Our pub is comfortable & eclectic with an innovative menu.  Mission: Reestablish the village brewery. Make the freshest local English-style beer available.

Travel & Leisure

Gilroy Welcome Center

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EXPERIENCE | VISIT Known as the "Garlic Capital of the World," Gilroy offers visitors great restaurants, wineries, golf courses, shopping and more. 

Farms, Orchards & Mills

Gizdich Ranch

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Pick your favorite fruit of the season right off the tree or vine—then picnic on the farm and orchard. Or visit the farm stand and market to take home a jar (or two) of their fresh berry jams and a jug of award-winning apple juice. Last but not least, be sure to sample the best pies this side of the Rockies!

Catering & Meal Delivery, CSAs & Farm Boxes, Groceries & Markets, Retail - Food, Services - Food

Goodeggs

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Bars, Pubs & Wine Bars, Breweries, Restaurants

Gordon Biersch

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Half Moon Bay Brewing Company

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EAT | DINE Brewpub with California flair, known for their craft beers and cozy outdoor fire-put patio overlooking the bay.

Why We Love It: Half Moon Bay is a jewel that we escape to when we're in need of a breath of fresh air and gorgeous skylines. Half Moon Bay Brewing Company always delivers with its seasonal brews that are lip puckering delicious. We appreciate their Brews and Views events, and how involved each brewmaster is with the brewery itself. 

Chocolatiers & Confectioneries

Hapa Chocolat

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EAT | SHOP  Hapa Chocolat is a woman owned, small craft chocolate company that makes chocolate aimed to bring out the natural flavor in cacao with handmade inclusions. Hapa Chocolat is focused on enlightening the world with extraordinary regional flavors of single origin cacao.


hapachocolat.com

Cheese & Dairy, Event Venue, Farm Markets & Stands, Travel & Leisure

Harley Farms Goat Dairy

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A farm stand favorite for goat cheese lovers! This farm stop and ranch lets you wander among the goats before you head to the charcuterie shop for your picnic or take-home goodies. Known for their floral and herb decorated artisanal cheese, this Pescadero farm stand also sells farmstead cheeses, honey, soaps and pantry foods. And don’t forget to say hi (or bleeehhhhht!) to the grazing goats on the way in!

 

Activities, Bees & Honey, Cheese & Dairy, Cooking Classes, Programs & Schools, Education & Food Literacy, Gardens & Nurseries, Non-Profits & Organizations, Ranches & Livestock

Hidden Villa

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Hidden Villa's year-round programs provide individuals, families and school groups with opportunities to learn about the environment and enjoy all that Hidden Villa has to offer. Come milk a cow or join a bird hike or bake breads from around the world! There's something for everyone. Seasonal Events and Ongoing Programs
 
Regular Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, from 9 AM – dusk
Register for your Day Pass or yearly Season Pass today!
 
 
Amenities:
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Come explore and so much more!

 

Bars, Pubs & Wine Bars, Breweries

Highway 1 Brewing

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Ice Cream Shops

Icicles

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All Rolled Up

On a recent rainy day, when most people yearned for tea in front of a fireplace, a line of people sporting umbrellas and good cheer waited on the sidewalk, pelted with rain. What could compel these people to stand outside on a day like this?

Surprisingly—ice cream. Willow Glen’s newest addition to the fresh food scene is Icicles, offering rolled ice cream, made to order before the customers’ eyes. Fresh cream, eggs, sugar and milk are pasteurized on site every day, creating custard that is poured onto a flat, freezingcold pan. Ingredients such as fresh fruit are added. Then the mixture is chopped, spread wafer-thin and rolled into six rolls and tucked into a cup.

Icicles is the brainchild of Lynda Huynh and Lit Leong, who noticed street vendors selling rolled ice cream while traveling in Thailand. Intrigued, they imported the equipment and began experimenting in their kitchens. After two years, they opened Icicles on Lincoln Avenue in July.

Huynh has been surprised by the seemingly immediate popularity of Icicles, fed by social media posts that customers upload, showing videos of their ice cream being made. The founders already have begun to open additional stores all over the Bay Area.

Farm Markets & Stands, Farmers Markets, Farms, Orchards & Mills

J&P Cosentino Family Farm

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Family-owned orchard and farm with a rich selection of summer fruits, berries and more. Shop the Farm Kitchen, a year-round farm stand with seasonal fruits and vegetables plus pantry staples like jam, candied fruits and pickled vegetables. Since 1945 the Cosentino family has been the hyper-local source for the South Bay’s freshest farm picks.

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