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 award given by the American Culinary…
Founded in 1847, Benicia was named after a woman (the wife of General Vallejo), and in the second decade of the millennium, the city’s arts, government, science and commerce sectors are all being led by members of the female sex.…
If you’ve cruised First Street lately, you might have noticed a new piece of public art sprawling across the side of the Benicia Home Improvement Center at First and H. The new work is still in progress, but you’ll recognize…
How healthy is your lifestyle? Obtaining and maintaining good health does not just happen. It requires commitment, planning, time and wise choices. One of the most important things you can do to remain healthy is to be physically active. …
Every New Year health gurus and wellness coaches start bullet pointing goals and creating lists on how best to achieve a healthy lifestyle. This prompts you to begin a mental dialogue with yourself about how you want to do better…
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 leaf, make changes…
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 kick-boxing class. …
“Lee Wilder Snider: A Retrospective”, will be on display in the Marilyn Citron O’Rourke Art Gallery at the Benicia Public Library from January 14th through February 13th, 2020. Lee is a local Benicia artist known for her amazing landscape works. An artist’s reception will be held at the library, on Jan 26th from 2-5 pm, and the public is invited to join the artist, friends and fellow Benicians to enjoy refreshments, and view Lee’s work; much of which will be on loan from local collectors.
Downtown celebrates California Restaurant Month with Restaurant Week in January. A dining passport offers a 15%-20% discount at participating eateries (conditions may apply).
Carmel-by-the-Sea will host the first annual Carmel-by-the-Sea Culinary Week, January 19-26, as part of Visit California’s Restaurant Month. Culinary Week offers an impressive lineup of restaurants that allow visitors to immerse in Carmel’s Old World elegance and modern charm. Carmel-by-the-Sea’s eateries will feature a variety of different cuisines that range from local to international. Each restaurant will provide either special prix fixe menus, special offers or demonstrations. Sign-up today at www.carmelculinaryweek.com for your Carmel-by-the-Sea Culinary Week Passport.
