Raw milk is often seen as hippie food, but when it comes to food, hippies were right about a lot of things (organics, granola, compost). And as more people discover the facts about where their milk really comes from, raw milk will look better and better. After meeting Mark McAfee at his Organic Pastures dairy in Fresno, I’m a bigger believer than ever in the value of raw milk.
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We are lucky to live in such a bountiful state. Where else can you have your pick of wine tastings and get to meet the winemakers, drink artisanal beer, indulge in perfectly paired wine dinners and taste innovative small bites at a food truck festival all in one week? Some might say we’re spoiled, but for us it’s just another South Bay week. June 29-July 6
It’s easy to forget that Silicon Valley is, well, in a valley, and that can make it tough to find an unobstructed view for all the 4th of July celebrations, spectaculars, and extravaganzas that San Jose offers every year. Fear not: we’ve got our favorite places to watch the show from right here.
The San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art hosts an exhibition of new paintings by Santa Cruz-based artist Hanna Hannah.
La Bodeguita del Medio in Palo Alto evokes the culinary kick of Havana.
Celebrate the stars and stripes all weekend long in the South Bay area.
Five reasons to look forward to the work week: Palabuniyan Kulintang Ensemble; Viva Variete, an SJSU scholarship benefit; graphic novelist Jennifer Holm; Natural Vibrations and The Bangerz; comedian Donnell Rawlings.
After an extensive remodel, Los Gatos’ Palacio restaurant is set to open June 24. The modern Mexican/Latin restaurant, located in downtown’s historic Coggeshall mansion at 115 N. Santa Cruz Ave., replaces the late Trevese. Dean Devincenzi, who owns Double D’s and Forbes Mill with his brother Darin Devincenzi, is opening the business with Ron Garald who is also an owner of Forbes Mill.
Eight local authors are gathering for a book signing event at Barnes & Noble this Saturday to showcase their upcoming projects.
A Bollywood-inspired version of Gilbert and Sullivan’s classic opera, ‘The Sorcerer’, will be performed at the Lyric Theatre.
