Laura Ness

Palo Alto's Pizzeria Delfina now serving a taste of summer Fancy an escape to France for some Champagne, Sturgeon pâté, Coquilles Saint-Jacques or oefs cocotte?

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... If you have a hankering for tomatoes fresh out of the garden, you might be a candidate for the seasonal Cherry Pie now on the menu at Pizzeria Delfina in downtown Palo Alto.

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.

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.

Judges, attendees and peers pick winners at Star Chefs to benefit Momentum for Health

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, the retail sales and hospitality lead at Ridge Vineyards leading the Summit Monte Bello tour of their estate vineyards, a new experience designed exclusively for Ridge Club members.

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.

From chardonnay to chenin blanc, locals are producing award-winning varietals

Fundraiser features culinary experts from Morgan Hill, beyond This year's much anticipated Star Chefs competition and tasting will be held

September 4, 2026 – Fourth generation winemaker Simone Bargetto started behind the scenes at Soquel Vineyards, but he's increasingly sharing the limelight with his father Peter and his uncle Paul, as leader of the winemaking team.