Recipes: How to Make Horn Barbecue Granny's Cheesy Potatoes + Banana Pudding

From the celebrated restaurant and acclaimed chef comes a new cookbook: Horn Barbecue, Recipes and Techniques from a Master of the Art of Barbecue Read More »

Take a Break on a Santa Ynez Valley Getaway In Sweet Solvang

Just a few hours by car, you’ll find a quaint Danish town, fresh places to stay, and new restaurants to love. Read More »

An Exciting Crop of Businesses Are Coming To Walnut Creek

Barnes & Noble, Pinstripes, Shake Shack, and Hot Boys are some of the things we’re buzzing about. Read More »

Napa Riverfront Retreat

If you feel like getting away for a couple days, a spontaneous trip to downtown Napa invigorates the soul. Read More »

Can't Miss Spring Events Around The Bay Area

From the Jim Henson exhibit to Dance Theatre of Harlem to the return of baseball, there’s a ton of cool things to do again. Read More »

Sunrise Bistro Launches New Direct Web/App Ordering and Delivery Service

As technology turns ordering food in, into the new dining out, many restaurateurs are developing creative alternatives to high cost delivery apps. Read More »

On the Horizon: Restaurant & Retail News

Walnut Creek's parklet policy continues to evolve, Hot Boys gets a warm welcome, and 54 Mint closes temporarily for a remodel. Plus other things to know about this week. Read More »

Add Vespera Resort to your list of reasons to visit Pismo Beach

Looking for a new coastal destination? There’s plenty of action in this vintage beach town. Read More »

Springing for Green

The season's peak produce—fava beans, peas, garlic, onions, asparagus—comes together in light but deeply satisfying recipes. Read More »

Merced’s Fine Dining ‘Rainbird’ Opens in Historic El Capitan Hotel

Helmed by Executive Chef Quentin Garcia, the concept brings to California’s Central Valley a vegetable-forward tasting menu celebrating local and regional seasonal harvest. Read More »

Ten Good Places To See Wildflowers

From Walnut Creek to Sunol, blooms are bursting across the Mount Diablo Range. Read More »

A St. Helena Getaway Worth The Splurge

A perennial favorite, the Harvest Inn lures with spacious rooms and vineyard views. Read More »

A LOOK BACK

WALNUT CREEK HISTORY FROM THE LATE 1800'S Read More »