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 leaf, make changes…
Food + Drink
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 award given by the American Culinary…
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 kick-boxing class. …
Teddy Bear Teas at Camellia Tea Room
This popular event offers a special traditional tea, costumed elves and Teddy himself. Storytelling is done by Dickens dressed former Mayor Jerry Hayes, Christmas carols are sung and a special visitor from the North Pole round out the festive activities.…
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 Dungeness crab on the table…
Holiday Cheers!
Among the many holiday traditions to look forward to each year are favorite cocktails and punches. From eggnog and wassail to the Winter Margarita, these classic Christmas drinks are as inherent to holiday celebrations as decorating the tree and delicious…
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 different things to different families. For those looking…
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Jan 14 – Feb 13 all-day
“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.
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Downtown celebrates California Restaurant Month with Restaurant Week in January. A dining passport offers a 15%-20% discount at participating eateries (conditions may apply).
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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.
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