July 3rd Drone Show
Verge Aero: From America’s Got Talent to July 3rd in Benicia Gene Pedrotti was looking for the “wow!” factor to help celebrate Pedrotti Ace Hardware’s 100th anniversary during Benicia’s Independence Day Weekend. He believes he found it – and more. Pedrotti says the...
Dinner & a Movie: The Rellik Tavern and “Princess Bride”
The Rellik Tavern Well, kitchen fatigue for one. I’m ready to devour something that’s not out of the back of my refrigerator. Let’s plan our in-home entertainment and order delectable home delivered snacks, appetizers or a full-on entree from The Rellik Tavern. Oh,...
Late Summer getaways
September in the Sierras Summer is coming to an end and autumn is around the corner. While fun in the sun may be on its way out, there are still plenty of seasonal activities to enjoy, even for those not quite ready to start thinking about pumpkin patches and...
Dinner & a Movie: BackYard BBQ & Café and “Chef’s Table”
Backyard BBQ & Café It all started in the backyard! Their custom t-shirt shop in Vallejo was non-essential during COVID and so they started cooking in a tent and serving take-out to friends and family. Then Norman and Winnie Traballo did the almost impossible and...
Dinner & a Movie: Sailor Jack’s and Big Fish
Sailor Jack’s 123 First Street Benicia, CA 94510 707.746.8500 sailor-jacks.com This landmark building, previously a sea captain’s home, circa 1868, has a front-and-center waterfront view and was named for the famous author, Jack London, who frequented the area and...
Dinner & a Movie: Got Plate Lunch and The Descendants
Got Plate Lunch E Komo Mai, welcome! Home for Hawai’ian style comfort food, this family owned restaurant opened in 2014 after years of great success with their food truck and catering business. Growing up in Hawai’i, they know firsthand the unique, bold flavors of the...
Dinner & a Movie: Izakaya and Jiro Dreams of Sushi
Izakaya Sushi Bar and Japanese Tapas Restaurant 920 1st Street, Benicia, CA 94510 707.750.5150 Delivery and take-out with dine in expected soon. Call for hours. Oh so fresh and friendly with daily special surprises! Congratulations, Izakaya, on your first year...
Dinner & a Movie: The Workshop & “Finding Cajun”
The Workshop Super friendly, southern hospitality, full of flavor! There’s nothing like it--the smoky, spicy smell of gumbo, andouille sausage and chicken or shrimp, oysters and crab. And, wait, if I close my eyes and listen closely—is that an engine horn from the...
Getting to Maui
And we thought the Road to Hana was tough Air travel to Hawaii during Covid is not for the faint of heart, and definitely not for those who are over 65 and technologically challenged. The State of Hawaii has created a platform called Safe Travels (travel.hawaii.gov),...
