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Nixtaco: Where Traditional Techniques Meet California Grown Goodness 

Nixtaco Mexican Kitchen and Distillery combines locally sourced ingredients with time-honored traditional techniques to create what many consider to be California’s best tacos.  Agricultural...

Franquette: Celebrating Sacramento’s Farm-to-Fork Bounty

Franquette, a popular Sacramento cafe and wine bar, serves French-inspired fare - but the execution is entirely Californian. Owner Brad Cecchi and Head Chef Elena Winks transform seasonal, local...

Seasonal Produce Shines at Sacramento’s Canon Restaurant

When you put California Grown goodness in the hands of a masterful chef, the results are undeniably delicious. Experience East Sacramento’s Canon Restaurant, where each family-style dish and small...

Get a Taste of Tehama County at the Olive Pit

Located at the northern end of California’s Central Valley is Corning, once known as “the Olive Capital of the World”. Here you will find the Olive Pit, which for 58 years has sold locally...

Poppy and Seed Is Where the Farm-to-Table Movement Blossoms

Picture this: You’re seated in a lush greenhouse in the heart of Anaheim, sipping a garden-fresh cocktail, and every bite feels like a love letter to California’s farms. Welcome to Poppy and...

Herb & Sea Showcases Local Flavor and Big Creativity in Encinitas

Local agriculture is center stage at Herb & Sea in Encinitas, California, where culinary director and executive chef Aiden Owens is creating a fine-dining experience. And it feels simultaneously...

The Plot Oceanside: Incredible Plant-Based Dining

If you think plant-based dining means rabbit food and tofu that tastes like cardboard, then buckle up, friend—we're about to flip your perspective on its head. Welcome to The Plot Oceanside, where...

Anaheim Packing District: Historical Citrus Packing House

Once a bustling hub for citrus packing and shipping, the Anaheim Packing District has traded in crates of Sunkist oranges for something a little more agritourism-focused and indulgent—wine...

The Best Scoops of Ice Cream Just Might Contain Veggies

Ever think that scoops of ice cream could count towards your daily servings of vegetables? Yeah, neither did we—until we discovered Little Fox Cups and Cones in Oceanside, California. Here, the...

Sinor-LaVallee Estate Wines Are A Family Affair

Just over a mile from the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find Sinor-LaVallee Estate Wines. Many winemakers talk about a sense of place, but in this case, it is place that sets the...

Produce-Driven Fine Dining at Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa

There’s luxury, and then there’s the kind of luxury that you can taste. Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa in San Luis Obispo County isn’t about gilded chandeliers or fussy service. It’s about...

Halter Ranch Winery is Redefining Sustainability in Paso Robles

Tucked into the rugged beauty of Paso Robles’ west side, Halter Ranch Winery is more than a winery—it's a testament to stewardship, sustainability, and a deep-rooted respect for land. Here, amid...

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