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Nixtaco Mexican Kitchen and Distillery combines locally sourced ingredients with time-honored traditional techniques to create what many consider to be California’s best...
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...
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...
To the Heffernan Family, Five Marys Ranch is more than just a business; it’s a way of life. We met with Francie Heffernan (one of the eponymous five Marys) to learn more about her family’s...
There's a certain kind of food festival that hits different. The kind that doesn't need a Ferris wheel or a beer garden to make it sing. It starts with just a humble bean. Then it unravels into a...
Barry Zwillinger, owner of Legend Produce, is an expert on all things cantaloupe. We met with Barry to learn more about his farming operation and what makes California cantaloupes, well…...
To survive in the rugged northernmost part of California, resilience is required - for people AND crops. Discover six surprising crops that are grown in Northern California's rural regions! Most...
The hills of Placer County are rich with history, and the story of High-Hand Nursery is no exception. We chatted with High-Hand’s owner, Scott Paris, to learn more about how he’s honoring the...
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...
Granny May’s Strawberry Farm is Elisabeth Saechao’s family legacy - and she hopes your family will make the u-pick farm an annual tradition. Elisabeth Saechao, co-owner of Granny May’s...
At Lavineyard Farms, a Shasta County u-pick lavender farm, visitors can discover hundreds of rare lavender plants, create custom bouquets and enjoy DIY crafting...
Pali Wine Co. is bringing the coastal vineyard lifestyle to the city's heart. Their tasting rooms offer a down-to-earth, terroir-driven introduction to some of the Central Coast’s most exciting...