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Ophiolite Cellars Wine: A Story in Every Sip

Ophiolite Cellars crafts small-batch, single-varietal wines with a sense of place. Winemaker Nicole Salengo Lee leverages her background in geology to create wines that tell a story in every...

Farm-to-Fork Fare at The Rind: All Hail the Cheese Goddess

Ready to indulge your cheesiest farm-to-fork fantasies? Visit The Rind Restaurant and Cheese Bar, where every dish is devoted to showcasing fresh, local ingredients and the flavor and versatility of...

Empress Tavern Champions Local Farmers and Restaurateurs

Downtown Sacramento eatery, Alchemist Events at Empress Tavern, celebrates California Grown produce, supports local farmers and showcases fledgling food entrepreneurs. We met with Chef Dennis Sydnor...

Nixtaco: Where Tradition Meets California Grown Goodness 

Nixtaco Mexican Kitchen and Distillery combines locally sourced ingredients with time-honored traditional techniques to create what many consider to be California’s best tacos.  Agricultural...

Franquette: Celebrating Sacramento’s Farm-to-Fork Bounty

Franquette, a popular Sacramento cafe and wine bar, serves French-inspired fare - but the execution is entirely Californian. Owner Brad Cecchi and Head Chef Elena Winks transform seasonal, local...

Seasonal Produce Shines at Sacramento’s Canon Restaurant

When you put California Grown goodness in the hands of a masterful chef, the results are undeniably delicious. Experience East Sacramento’s Canon Restaurant, where each family-style dish and small...

Get a Taste of Tehama County at the Olive Pit

Located at the northern end of California’s Central Valley is Corning, once known as “the Olive Capital of the World”. Here you will find the Olive Pit, which for 58 years has sold locally...

Poppy and Seed Is Where the Farm-to-Table Movement Blossoms

Picture this: You’re seated in a lush greenhouse in the heart of Anaheim, sipping a garden-fresh cocktail, and every bite feels like a love letter to California’s farms. Welcome to Poppy and...

Herb & Sea Showcases Local Flavor and Big Creativity in Encinitas

Local agriculture is center stage at Herb & Sea in Encinitas, California, where culinary director and executive chef Aiden Owens is creating a fine-dining experience. And it feels simultaneously...

The Plot Oceanside: Incredible Plant-Based Dining

If you think plant-based dining means rabbit food and tofu that tastes like cardboard, then buckle up, friend—we're about to flip your perspective on its head. Welcome to The Plot Oceanside, where...

Anaheim Packing District: Historical Citrus Packing House

Once a bustling hub for citrus packing and shipping, the Anaheim Packing District has traded in crates of Sunkist oranges for something a little more agritourism-focused and indulgent—wine...

The Best Scoops of Ice Cream Just Might Contain Veggies

Ever think that scoops of ice cream could count towards your daily servings of vegetables? Yeah, neither did we—until we discovered Little Fox Cups and Cones in Oceanside, California. Here, the...

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