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The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show

At The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show, you’ll tackle a challenging crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The criminal is lurking somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it!

The 18 Best Restaurants in Palo Alto

Palo Alto is home to not only tech employees and Stanford students, but also to extraordinary restaurateurs. Some of the finest Peninsula restaurants and most innovative chefs in the region call the city home base. Sure, there are lightweight, talkative bars and cafes in any city. But if Palo Alto’s food and drink scene should be known for anything, it should be for a dizzying spread of wonderful options for any diner or drinker. There’s so much to try, including cheese-filled khachapuri, upscale fine dining at Ethel’s Fancy, and delightful baklava. Try any of these Palo Alto destinations for a taste of what makes this Peninsula city sing.

The Best Restaurants in Walnut Creek

utside of the usual chain restaurant suspects, Walnut Creek’s restaurant scene has some lively new additions for folks with Big City appetites. A quick drive through the Caldecott Tunnel and you’re in a new culinary world, one that gives many other city centers a run for their money. We’ve gathered up a dozen places to eat and drink for any occasion: whether it’s date night or brunch with the family. Don’t be surprised if you end up at more than one on a weekend outing.

Dine Local Guide: Veg on the Edge

Opened in 2016 and located at Abbott Square Market in downtown Santa Cruz, this fast-casual eatery serves only vegan food. The menu incorporates West African cuisine you can savor in the stews and soups, along with eclectic California favorites created on site including wraps, tacos, burgers, bowls, and fries.

The 16 Best Restaurants in Berkeley

Berkeley continues to be home to one of the Bay Area’s most eclectic and diverse collections of restaurants with excellent Chinese food, pizzas, and vegetarian options on any given street corner. There are both affordable restaurants perfect for students and upscale places worth a splurge for a special occasion.

Calistoga Harvest Table Returns to Napa Valley

Calistoga has no shortage of things to see and do any time of year, but one of the town’s most unique experiences is certainly the Calistoga Harvest Table event in September. The uber-popular event, which takes place on Sunday, September 7, 2025, returns to downtown Calistoga for another fabulous year, celebrating the bounty of harvest season and drawing crowds to experience a memorable evening of local food and wine.

Napa’s Rooftop Bars & Terrace Bars with Scenic Views

For a fresh take on Wine Country afternoons and evenings, Napa Valley’s rooftop bars and terrace bars offer the perfect blend of elevated ambiance, valley vistas, and handcrafted cocktails. Whether you’re looking to enjoy a sunset tipple or for a chic spot to unwind with a cocktail, these sky-high escapes and vineyard-view terrace bars offer plenty of reasons to linger a little longer.

8 Things to Know About the Napa Valley Wine Train

All aboard The Napa Valley Wine Train! One of the most unique and enchanting experiences in Napa Valley, the wine train offers guests a trip to the past while showing you the best of what Napa Valley has to offer today.

On your 36-mile round trip from Napa to St. Helena and back, you’ll experience gourmet cuisine, stunning views, and stops at wineries. With its Refurbished Pullman railcars, luxurious detailing, and romantic ambiance, the Napa Valley Wine Train offers a nostalgic journey through the golden age of locomotive travel. Here is everything you need to know about this one-of-a-kind experience.

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