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Lucca Bar and Grill
Jan Lucca's parents, Bernice and Carmine Lucca circa 1930s; Lucca Bar and GrillJan Lucca, of Lucca Bar and Grill, has roots in Benicia that go well beyond the opening of his restaurant ten years ago,...
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The Chill: Cool, Classy and Always Friendly
15 years ago this month, Lynne Parella and Karen Beatteay opened The Chill. Lynne had been in the bar industry for many years and the time seemed right to introduce a wine and beer bar to Benicia....
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Bella Siena – Casual Elegance pairs with upscale food
Wall to wall windows, white tablecloths and the sound of craft cocktails coming alive in their shakers: that is how you know you’re in for an evening crafted to delight the senses at Benicia’s best...
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A Benicia brewery with a German accent
Within the East Bay there is an overwhelming amount of drinking holes, breweries, top tier restaurants and late evening dives. Benicia is undoubtedly included in East Bay hot spots with its popular...
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The House Wins!
On September 20 at the Park Central San Francisco, under the observant eyes and expert tasting abilities of the jury, the winners of the “Best Baguette San Francisco 2019” were announced. The...
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Rellik Tavern – Tapas house, bar and ultra lounge
Photo by Lisa DuncanWith a nod to The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe, The Rellik Tavern has an old world ambiance that’s paired with modern sophistication, artisanal talent in mixology and a powerful depth...
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Benicia Bakeries: Perfect Pies & Pastries
Benicia is bountiful with baked goods As the seasons change from summer to fall, and we cast aside our shorts for sweaters, I realize my favorite season has arrived. Freshly picked red apples,...
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Benicia Loves Mt. Beautiful
Mt. Beautiful is a New Zealand vineyard with a Benicia presence. With their Kiwi founder having settled in the Bay Area through professorship and research at UC Berkeley, Benicia was a perfect fit for...
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Wine Pairing for a Traditional Thanksgiving
As you know, Thanksgiving is around the corner. We know that multiple decisions have to be made for this grand holiday: planning decor, the feast, and who might have to sit at the kids table. If you...
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Thanksgiving New Traditions
Begin a new family tradition with an international flavor. Traditionally known in the United States as Turkey Day, Thanksgiving in Benicia is a holiday during which “tradition” has come to mean many...
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Holiday Cheers!
Homemade Festive Cinnamon Eggnog for the Holidays ** Note: Shallow depth of fieldAmong the many holiday traditions to look forward to each year are favorite cocktails and punches. From eggnog and...
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Crab is King for Holiday Entertainment
There’s a bite to the air in the mornings now, a turning of seasons that brings to mind cozy gatherings and holiday feasts. And this year, unlike last, it appears there will be fresh, succulent...
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Teddy Bear Teas at Camellia Tea Room
Aubrey Trujillo at Teddy Bear TeasThis popular event offers a special traditional tea, costumed elves and Teddy himself. Storytelling is done by Dickens dressed former Mayor Jerry Hayes, Christmas...
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Work Gym Pour
It’s January, the kids are back in school, your mother in law has been shipped back to Florida, and you’re back to your usual 7:30 AM commute. You’ve made a promise to yourself to try that new...
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Baroness Dame Julie Tan is awarded The Careme Medal
Benicia Chef, Julie Tan, joins the ranks of Chef Julia Child in receiving a medal rarer than a Three Star Michelin award, The Careme Medal. Chef Dame Julie Tan received the prestigious Chef Careme...
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Eat Like You Love Yourself
After the excesses of the holidays become apparent in our waistlines and our general lack of vigor, many people with a sigh and a shrug, reluctantly start on diets. ‘Tis the season to turn over a new...
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