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Stepping

Into Summer I “If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; if you can dream it, you can become it.”

– William Arthur Ward

t feels like overnight the seasons changed and we are jumping into the heat of summer! With the days getting longer and the evenings staying warm, there seems to be a little extra time for family and friends these days. With so much to do around our community, I’m sure this summer will be filled with days of fun times, good food and great people. All things we strive to highlight and bring to our readers every issue.

As we enter into our third year, we could not be more excited to keep bringing you all the best places to eat, unique places to shop, fun places to travel, amazing organizations to support and fresh ideas for your home.

With June 21st being the official first day of summer, the Lavish staff thought it would be a great idea to feature some outdoor entertaining ideas for those late night backyard get-together’s. We would like to thank Rodworks and Pottery World for styling these amazing outdoor table settings. They truly turned our amazing. Need some fun barbeque accessories? Check out our Fab Finds this month for some unique and tasty additions to any outdoor gathering.

Our cover this month is from the amazing Grange in downtown Sacramento. If the cover doesn’t make you thirsty, the shots in the food opener will sure to leave you hungry! Just a short drive into downtown Sacramento, we encourage you all to go to try some amazing creations from chef Oliver Ridgeway. Also in this issue we have our Essential Transitional fashion spread featuring the some new summer styles for the changing weather. A huge thank you to Button Up and Runway Boutiques for styling and providing these great looks! In need of a vacation? (And who isn’t?) Our travel editors have made their way to Monterey to give us their insights on Cannery Row and all the fun stops to do this summer to stay cool near the water. A must see and do this summer!

Once again thank you for your loyal readership and see you all in July!

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Roughing it never felt so good. That is the motto at Blissfulicious, an all-natural skin care product line, void of harmful chemicals.

Jael Torrez, owner and founder of Blissfulicious discovered her passion when she was diagnosed as a carrier of the BRCA 1 gene, a genetic cell mutation that significantly increases your chances of getting cancer 85% to be exact- and all types of cancer from breast cancer and ovarian cancer to pancreatic cancer and stomach cancer. Based on those odds, carriers face the agonizing decision to have preventative surgeries.

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Torrez decided to make that decision and in June 2014, underwent a total hysterectomy.

“I made the right decision - they found several cancerous cysts on my ovaries that never showed up on any tests previously,” she said. “I thank God I made the right decision.” Knowing her life had changed drastically, she realized she was vulnerable to any harmful chemical or toxin that she put on her body, which might trigger the gene. She also learned that she had passed the gene onto her 10-year-old daughter, Isabella. “As shocking as this discovery was- I decided not to sit around waiting for the cancer to pop up an rear its ugly head,” she said. “Instead, I decided to do everything I possibly could to take action against this gene of mine.”

She soon made it her mission to research and create skincare safe enough for her and her daughter to use on a daily basis. In the beginning, she created a simple scrub for family to use, giving as gifts to friends, teachers, and other family members. “It spread like wildfire, and I quickly realized I had a business on my hand,” she said.

She began to curate a long list of ingredients beneficial for the skin including lemon, lime, coconut oil, peppermint oil and lavender. Testing and researching in her own lab with a group of testers and doctors, her products soon came up as clear winners. “I began targeting the general population, urging people to become more 18

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informed about what they were using on their skin and the culprits that lurk in our personal care products that sometimes cause more harm than good,” she said. “This message instantly resonated with customers, with many voicing their surprise to

the effectiveness of this natural product.”

The product has been well-received by customers for not only the message, but its effectiveness as an all-in-one product. “It’s your secret weapon that acts as your greatest multi-tasker: makeup remover, exfoliator, cleanser, and moisturizer - all in one jar!” said Torrez. She even admits that some customers use it in place of their shaving creams and gels. A portion of the sales go towards the non-profit, FORCE - Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered. “It’s an incredible organization that helps support carriers like myself and the families facing this journey,” she said.

She currently has nine fragrances online, including fan favorites such as chocolate bliss, lemon mint, eucalyptus mint, and vanilla latte. You can also find Blissfulicious scrubs at two retail locations: The Villa Smith Boutique in Loomis and A Tranquil Space Day Spa in Granite Bay. Torrez is also in the process of partnering with 4 more retail locations in Palo Alto, San Francisco, and Orange County.

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The children the agency works with come from many different backgrounds. “Children come into foster care through Child Protective Services due to physical, sexual or emotional abuse or neglect,” Giusti said. The children range in age from newborn to teen and include all ethnic backgrounds. The need for foster parents, in every community regardless of socio-economic demographics, is great.

Although there are many families open to adoption and fostering, the number of licensed foster parents has decreased. To help, Families for Children offers a number of services for interested families to become licensed. They are dedicated to being present at every step of the process, continuing even after licensing. The goal of the one-on-one orientations they offer is to provide enough information that a candidate feels they can make an informed decision about fostering.

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There are more than 400,000 children in the foster care system in the United States.

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The organizations and businesses that help place these children in foster homes rely on not just their staff, but volunteers and donors.

Adoption agencies, like Families for Children, play a central role, as they have the resources needed to find loving, safe homes, and train prospective adoptive and foster families.

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of waiting foster children of all ages who are unable to be reunified with their biological family,” Family Development Coordinator Linda Giusti said. It’s quite a large task considering about 32% of the children in foster and adoptive care will wait an average of three years to be adopted; Giusti estimates the organization places approximately 25-30 children per year in adoptive homes. “While these are children of all ages and ethnic backgrounds, the greatest need is adoptive homes for older children and sibling groups - these children often wait far too long for an adoptive family,” Giusti said.

To find out more about adopting from foster care or donating time or money: www.families4children.com Adopt US Kids: www.adoptuskids.org Dave Thomas Foundation: www.davethomasfoundation.org

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Professionals in the real estate industry continually are experiencing changes, but this upcoming change effective August 1, 2015 is something every consumer should be aware of. No matter if you are buying or selling and your transaction involves a loan, this change will impact your transaction and make the typical30 day close of escrow virtually go away. I asked Placer Title Co., Executive Team, Randy Bradley to give me a sneak peek of really what it is all about and thank him respectively for providing the following information.

There are some changes coming to the lending industry which will have some fairly significant impacts to consumers, lenders, title companies and Realtors© in most real estate transactions that are financed (reverse mortgages, HELOC’s, and a few other transactions are not impacted). In response to the mortgage meltdown of 2007 – 2009, the newly created Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was charged with combining and integrating 4 different loan disclosure documents into 2 in an effort to create more transparency for the consumers who read them.

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For loan applications on or after August 1, 2015, this means that consumers will no longer be provided the up-front Good Faith Estimate (GFE) and initial Truth in Lending (TIL) disclosures. These will be replaced by the new Loan Estimate (LE) which looks substantially like the old GFE (to view sample documents go to http://www.consumerfinance.gov/ regulatory-implementation/tila-respa/#disclosures).

The new documents go farther than the previous disclosures in providing all of the terms of the loan transaction which could impact the borrower’s ability to repay the loan. The basic terms (loan amount, interest rate, and monthly payment) are more clearly portrayed. In addition, potentially negative terms such as prepayment penalties and balloon payments are much more prominently displayed.

For loans with variable payment features, all of the potential projected payments are provided for the entire term of the loan, to avoid the shock of fully indexed payments in subsequent years. Fixed obligations aside from mortgage payments, such as property taxes, homeowners insurance, and HOA dues are now disclosed whether or not they are impounded, so that the consumer has a complete picture of their monthly housing obligations. And finally, an accurate cash-to-close figure is provided to avoid surprises at the closing table.

In addition, the new rule eliminates the HUD-1 statement as well as the final TIL and replaces them with a new Closing Disclosure (CD). The CD looks very much like the LE and former GFE. However, there are a couple of differences. One difference is that, in most cases, the CD for the buyer/borrower will be prepared by the lender, not the Escrow Officer.

This is likely to lead to far fewer opportunities to request revised CD’s throughout the transaction and will all but eliminate the ability to make last minute changes at signing. One other significant change is that the new CD will include the word “optional” in the Owner’s Title Insurance section when the buyer/borrower is paying for any portion of the policy. While Owner’s Title Insurance has always been optional, very few buyers have ever declined to obtain it to protect what is often the largest single investment in their lifetime. The Realtors© have considered it so integral to the transaction that it is a preprinted requirement on the CAR Residential Purchase Agreement.

While the cost of title insurance is not insignificant, it is often lost on the consumer that this is a one-time premium that covers the insured for the life of their property ownership. Compare this to homeowners insurance which costs approximately the same for one year as title insurance costs for the lifetime of ownership. In addition, because the consumer is obtaining Owner’s Title Insurance, the Lenders Title Insurance which is always required by lenders, is usually discounted by applying a simultaneous issue credit. If a consumer were to refuse Owners Title Insurance and accept the liability themselves, the cost of the Lenders Title Insurance would increase to the full rate.

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Because of this “optional” feature, the CFPB requires that the LE and CD disclose the Lenders Title Insurance premium at the full rate, exclusive of the simultaneous issue credit, even though that is not the rate that will be actually paid. In order to offset this over disclosing, the Owners Title Insurance premium will be disclosed at an amount lower than the actual charge by a like amount, making the total amount disclosed for title insurance premiums accurate in spite of the fact that the components will be inaccurate. While this is an admirable goal in an attempt at full disclosure, you can probably tell just by reading this explanation that this will create far more confusion for most consumers than there is today.

Possibly the biggest impact from the new regulations will be the fact that there will now be a requirement for the buyer/borrower to have their CD (think final HUD-1) 3 business days prior to signing their loan documents. This is to allow them to review the terms, see the actual cash-to-close figure, and formulate and ask any questions they might have prior to sitting down and seeing the document for the first time. In addition most major lenders have announced their intention to mail this document rather than deliver it electronically because the rule allows them to rely on the US mail as the only method with a presumptive valid delivery date 3 days from mailing. This “safe harbor” for presumptive delivery is critical to lenders because they are subject to fines as high as $1 million/day for non-compliance.

Adding these two components together means that, once the rule is in effect, we will have to have ALL of our final financial terms settled at least one week prior to closing. Any changes after that, no matter how insignificant, may trigger a requirement for the lender to generate a new CD which will delay the closing. It is for this reason that the National Association of Realtors has advised their members to begin adding 15 – 30 days to the standard terms of their escrows after August 1. So consumers and Realtors© accustomed to 30 day escrows should now be thinking in terms of 45 – 60 days, at least until we all see what our actual experience is. And concurrent or back-to-back escrows (where the closing of the second escrow is dependent upon the closing of the first escrow) will become very difficult.

There are far too many details in this new rule to cover in the space of this article. The best advice I can give to consumers is to choose their Realtor©, lender, and title company wisely and make sure that all parties are communicating effectively to ensure a smooth closing. This will be a very challenging process for the first 3 to 6 months of implementation after August 1 but, like the many changes our industry has endured, we will all come together to make it work for our respective clients.

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With spring in full swing and summer right around the corner, now is the perfect time to have award-winning Lavish Gardens Landscape create the yard of your dreams.

“My goal with Lavish Gardens Landscape and throughout my entire career has been to design and install creative, elegant, usable and fun landscapes,” said owner Michael Cole. “I want my clients to enjoy and have fun with the whole process! It is and should be an exciting time in your life.” Cole learned the industry at an early age when he took a landscaping maintenance job at 17 years old.

“I just fell into the job and I loved it,” he explained. “I loved being outside.” He relocated to Sacramento from Las Vegas in 2001, where he continued to work in the industry, and in April 2008, he and his wife, Susan, founded Lavish Gardens Landscape.

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With over 27 years of experience in landscape design, construction, and maintenance, Lavish Gardens offers several services including custom masonry, waterfalls and ponds, custom fireplaces and fire pits, outdoor accent lighting systems, among much more.

One of the latest trends in landscape design? The shift from real grass to artificial, drought-tolerant planting. “As you can imagine, being from Las Vegas, I’m pretty familiar with drought-tolerant plants,” he said with a laugh. Not only does Lavish Gardens Landscape create exceptional yards, they also pride themselves on their excellent customer service, and they have the awards to prove it. They are the highest rated in the Sacramento region on Angie’s List, where they have also won several Super Service Awards, and they won the Best of the Best Award from the Placer Herald.

“The crews were very professional and courteous,” said Gary and Kelly of Rocklin. “They showed up on time and the project was completed ahead of schedule.” One of Cole’s favorite things about the business is helping and working with his clients, where he meets with them personally. He also enjoys seeing the transformation that takes place. “I will go back to my office and create slideshows of the before and after photos,” he explained. “It’s so much fun to see.” There is a driving passion from the entire staff, from the Coles, the designers to supervisors and field personnel. One of their favorite things of the business is seeing the process come to life and satisfying their customers.

“Lavish Gardens Landscape has a simple and organized system that we follow on every job, which makes the construction process fun and exciting for our clients,” said Cole. “Whether the project is $2,000 or $200,000, we follow the same system on every project.” Although Cole’s passion is for his business, he also enjoys traveling to Belize where he scuba dives with his wife, and spending time with his two children.

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Summer has arrived! That means warmer weather and spending lots of time outdoors. Summer exudes fun, time together with your loved ones and relaxation.

Whether that means spending time with your family poolside, throwing a posh outdoor dinner party, or that big BBQ blowout for the Fourth of July, we have some amazing design ideas for an outdoor space. You don’t have to work for HGTV to make an outdoor living space beautiful. We asked our friends at Rodworks and Pottery World to put together a few looks of the current trends that will make that table pop and impress with chic and easy placements.

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To make your outdoor entertaining space not only look great but be functional, you’ll need some essentials: table, table runner or tablecloth, placemat, stemware, silverware, dining napkins, plants or seasonal flowers, lighting, and a killer centerpiece. We will show you how to put all of these together that make your space chic to rustic to modern.

Special touches will always impress, like silverware holders with your guests name on them.

If simplistic elegance is you thing, work with neutral colors like beige and cream with accents of darker earth tones. You can add splashes of green and pure white flowers or succulents (which is on trend for the season), in glass holders to this neutral nirvana. For something you can use again and again, try a wreath for your centerpiece that can change with the seasons and be custom made by Rodworks. To round out this chic look, add lace and burlap to the mix, perhaps wrap the lace around your centerpiece, and add a burlap table runner. For lighting, Votive candles will add a nice soft ambiance. For worryfree lighting, try flameless candles or lights. If mosquitoes want to crash the party, buy some citronella candles instead. They come in all shapes and sizes, from tiki torches to lanterns, so you can dress it up or dress it down. They also come in nice scents such as lavender and vanilla. This rustic, neutral outdoor look goes with anything!

For a more modern and colorful outdoor space, reds, greens, yellow and especially blue is perfect. From teal to aqua, it is a versatile color that is tranquil and will give you a sense of peace (who doesn’t like to relax?) Quirky accents like these owl salt and pepper shakers, available at Rodworks, also add to the fun.

Set up a condiment caddie by your multi colored condiment holders, especially if you serving guests buffet style. Have some fun with your dinnerware and serve food to your guests on plates with playful saying’s like EAT! to add a fun and memorable touch. For gatherings with kids or by any body of water, shatterproof is a must. Melamine dishes are also dishwasher safe and look beautiful but are less 40

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expensive than china. And for those sipping some bubbly this summer, there are shatterproof wine glasses available! To set the mood with this look, hanging bulb lights strung above the table would look fabulous. This look is definitely bold!   Breathe life into your table, literally. Flowers or plants, especially outdoors, adds that certain eye catching element that is sure to please and ties in the outdoor surrounding to the eating area. To achieve that more rustic look, wildflowers are a lovely array of colors. You can also add something that has a garden/rustic romantic feel with flowers, like hibiscus, placed in a mason jar that has moss and wrapped in twine. For another interesting centerpiece, why not try something straight from the barn, eggs! Pottery World came up with the concept of simply putting eggs with a little green trim in a mini cake dome, or glass cylinder for a very homegrown feel. You can absolutely DIY with fake white eggs and add black spackle paint. For dinnerware, white with beaded accents is perfect for a chic and rustic look. White also looks great on a dark wood table and adds a stark contrast.

Pottery World has an extensive collection of white, shabby chic plates, including this set with a fun fleur-de-lis design. Play with fun accents like birds in your flowers for an extra touch and to tie nature into your tablescape.

Whatever your style, heat up the summer and impress your guests with these dining ideas.

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Towne House Restaurant at Wine & Roses presents a series of cooking classes designed for avid home cooks and food enthusiasts of all culinary levels.

August 13, Cooking 101 demonstration class by Chef John Hitchcock Chef will introduce breakfast basics and techniques.

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demonstration class by Chef John Hitchcock Chef John will show how to present each fish as an appetizer or meal with sides, sauces, and plating suggestions.

Oct 13, Holiday Cookie Decorating demonstration class by guest instructor Katie Wood Detailed instruction for “magazine worthy”, perfectly decorated cookies for upcoming holidays.

Oct 17, Farm to Fork Tour Tour at Golden Bear Ranches followed by a demonstration class.

Farmer John Gibson will lead the tour focusing on the fall harvest: squash, pumpkins and other seasonal fruits and vegetables.

August 21, McCay Cellars

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CANNERY ROW

MONTEREY Cannery Row

BY DON AND ANN JACKSON

P E N I N S U L A’ S I C O N I C

A HISTORIC AND FUN-FILLED GETAWAY DESTINATION

For years some of our favorite vacations have been to the Monterey Bay area including the peninsula’s well known destinations like Carmel, Pebble Beach, Carmel Valley and downtown Monterey itself. Each town has their own unique qualities but Monterey may offer the most options for accommodations, restaurants, historical landmarks and attractions in the downtown and at their famous 46

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Cannery Row. Whether you’re bringing the kids, looking for a fun-filled activity or seeking a romantic respite “The Row” can provide equal parts relaxation, entertainment, culinary highlights, adventure and education. Long gone is the roughshod era of the seafood cannery days brought to such infamous reality by the illustrious Nobel Prize winning author, John Steinbeck. Not only did Steinbeck

write about Cannery Row, he lived and caroused in-and-around the area for many years of his life. And today he’d not recognize his favorite haunts. Old cannery buildings and shipping piers now house colorful shops, ethnic restaurants, dazzling hotels and a multitude of more upscale occupants not around in the rugged Steinbeck era.

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Attractions and activities on Cannery Row provide something for all ages and interests. First and foremost, sign up for tickets to the amazing Monterey Bay Aquarium, considered one of the finest sea life exhibitions and research centers on the globe. Don’t miss the otter feedings, the jelly fish exhibit and the penguin enclave. www. montereybayaquarium.org. If you are bringing the kids, be sure to include these four attractions under the same roof: Mirror Maze; Mini Golf (with a 3-D black light background); Laser Maze (reach the bank vault without breaking laser beams); and Video Game Arcade. www.montereyfamilyfunadventure. com. Bicycling, including tooling around the area in four-wheeled surreys holding up to six passengers, is a fun couples or family outing on the mostly paved Coastal Recreation Trail. Kayaking and paddle boarding on Monterey Bay, a world renowned National Marine Sanctuary, can be an amazing experience as you often encounter sea otters, harbor seals, dolphins or sea lions. For rentals of the above: www.adventuresbythesea.com.

Just strolling the Rec Trail to Lover’s Point in nearby Pacific Grove and walking the other direction to Monterey’s Fisherman’s Wharf and Harbor, both along the water, are always pleasurable outings. Keep a lookout for sea lions and their pups resting on the shore.

For a little raucous nightlife consider dropping into Sly McFly’s offering live blues, jazz, funk or classic rock every night. Cannery Row Brewing Company and Cooper’s Pub also offer live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights and the Brewing Company is our favorite sports bar on the Peninsula. www.canneryrowbrewingcompany. com; www.cooperspubmonterey.com.

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shopping?

Many store choices are available from fine jewelry, antiques, and art to a wide variety of casual boutiques, candy and gift shops. Our favorite is always the Cannery Row Antique Mall, the largest antique and collectibles emporium on the Central Coast. We almost always find hard to resist purchases. www.canneryrowantiquemall. com. Also, don’t miss checking out the recently unveiled stunning Cannery Row Monument, a bronze and rock-like sculpture depicting life size figures of John Steinbeck, his friend Doc Ricketts-considered by many as one of the fathers of marine biology-and other local luminaries, both past and present.

Lodging, Dining, Spa Treatments:

Based on our own stays we can unabashedly recommend the following hotels. Close friends had often told us the Spindrift Inn was their personal favorite in Monterey and that it had been named one of the country’s most romantic boutique hotels. Our first stay a few weeks ago verified their spot-on recommendation and our stay was especially memorable as we found these exceptional highlights: a very friendly staff; wood burning fireplaces in all the rooms-many with bay views; continental breakfasts delivered to the room; a rooftop garden; and an evening wine and cheese reception. It’s also the only “Row” lodging option right on a beach and although McAbee Beach is small, it’s still a beach! www. spindriftinn.com; Monterey Bay Inn has long LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | JUNE 2015

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been our personal favorite as we’ve parked our suitcases here more than any other Monterey property. Many rooms have bay views and from some you can see Monterey Harbor, Fisherman’s Wharf and city lights at night. Delightful continental breakfasts served in your room, a casual relaxing atmosphere and a spectacular very romantic 24/7 rooftop Jacuzzi-type spa are hallmarks. www.montereybayinn.com; In our eyes, Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa, the largest on “The Row” has been one of the area’s most luxurious since it opened in 1986. This four Diamond property and Trip Advisor’s # 1 Monterey hotel has continued all these years to offer beautifully updated rooms and public areas, bay view dining showcasing fresh seafood in Schooners Coastal Kitchen and state-ofthe-art spa treatments in the resort’s national award winning Vista Blue Spa on the rooftop. www.montereyplazahotel.com; The Clement Monterey, an Inter-Continental premier property, is the newest on Cannery Row and the

closest lodging to the aquarium. The Clement is also giving the Plaza robust competition for high-end vacationers and folks seeking upscale meeting facilities, wedding sites and/or deluxe spa services. Their C Restaurant featuring California coastal cuisine, local organic produce, Angus beef and panoramic bay view vistas was a lovely culinary experience. www. ictheclementmonterey.com. Although we haven’t stayed in either one, we’ve heard favorable comments about both the Victorian Inn and Otter Inn as excellent value priced properties if your budget might be a little tight. www. victorianinn.com; www.otterinn.com.

Wine Tasting and More Dining Options:

For a unique wine tasting experience overlooking the Bay be sure to try A Taste of Monterey featuring a grand selection of Monterey County wines and very creative

food offerings. www.atasteofmonterey.com. There is an excellent variety of restaurants, besides the two hotels in this historic district, which should satisfy most culinary tastes and pocketbooks including, at the forefront, the world class award winning Sardine Factory. This oft acclaimed eatery has long been a personal fave for those special occasion or romantic dining experiences.

Distinctive cuisine, impeccable service and a critically acclaimed wine list are featured. When making reservations be sure to ask for a table near the fireplace and a tour of their wine cellar, if it’s not being used for a private party. And try to stick around after dinner to enjoy a talented piano bar performer five nights a week. www.sardinefactory.com. For more casual grub drop into the popular local favorites- Louie Linguini’s Seafood Shack or the Fish Hopper. www.louielinguinis. com; www.fishhopper.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ADDITIONAL LODGING, DINING, ATTRACTIONS, SHOPPING AND ALL THINGS FOUND AT MONTEREY COUNTY’S PREMIER FAMILY DESTINATION GO TO: www.canneryrow.com; or www.seemonterey.com

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If you’re looking for a restaurant that will not only provide you with unique dishes filled with local farm fresh ingredients but also a warm atmosphere that incorporates and highlights the Sacramento area and its community, look no further than The Grange Restaurant and Bar. The Grange has been a staple in the heart of Downtown, Sacramento since November of 2008 providing us with lush and local agriculture and connecting us with our local farmers and ranchers.

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The actual term “Grange” and inspiration behind the restaurant’s name stems from a national organization and pays homage to the deep roots of America where farmers met directly with and were connected to their communities. The Grange provides rich entrees that are created from ingredients pulled and grown right out of the valley. This is not your traditional fine dining experience, as The Grange utilizes all aspects of local produce with a unique flair and twist. Chef Oliver Ridgeway perfected his craft all around the world before settling and extended his passion for great cuisine right here in Sacramento.

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buds up. The dishes served here are masterpieces within themselves, most garnished with bright and colorful vegetables, such as; radishes, cilantro and arugula, all locally grown. This restaurant offers a different take on classic dishes to satisfy California’s unique palette. If you’re looking to spice up your food experience, order a flank steak paired with salsa verde or the chicken with butter braised spring vegetables. The bright flavors incorporated in the food reflect the atmosphere and match the menu.

There is something on the menu for everyone, especially those desiring to branch out and try something creative and beyond delicious. You also can’t go wrong with a seasonal salad, so go for the squash salad garnished with feta, walnuts, and other seasonal goodies that will drive your taste buds

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crazy. And be sure not to miss out on the handcrafted cocktails that are created by utilizing local spices and herbs, a signature you can’t order just anywhere. The Grange allows you to not only eat good, but eat local, something few restaurants have yet to match. As General Manger Nickolas Duren, states “we’re lucky to work with farmers and ranchers who are inspired like us to be creative.” In a sense, The Grange serves food in a pure way, giving its community what they’re begging for, true food. Not only are the dishes divine and a forced to be reckoned with, but the service is impeccable with a slight formal yet relaxed and warm atmosphere. The restaurants décor itself incorporates and exposes different aspects of our beautiful Northern region. The atmosphere is accommodating to a wide variety of tastes, but is inspired to be natural, raw, and reflect the surrounding land and the menu. The building carries pieces of Sacramento’s past and incorporates a mixture of

textures. Upon walking in there are concrete pillars, recycled light oak floors and tables, a bar made out of unpolished and worn metal and brick, and steel frames to accommodate the ambience and energy of a bustling city. Yet the warm olive, burnt orange, and brown tones with leather and wood chairs make this restaurant a masculine and inviting place for people to relax and enjoy. The entire feel of the place is as natural as possible, just like menu filled with local goods. The Grange really is the whole package when it comes to the ultimate dining experience in Sacramento. So if you’re looking to enjoy a delectable one of a kind meal and fine glass of local wine in an inventive and inviting atmosphere, then look no further.

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DINING OUT

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BY NICK DEDIER

I own a restaurant. While that statement conjures up visions of a romantic career for most people I can assure you that it is not always a bed of roses. Restaurant owners work a lot, endlessly really. We feel that as long as our focus is on the food, the beverage, the staff, the atmosphere and the service that our enterprise will be secure.

However all of this focus leaves very little time for ourselves. Mostly our free time comes in spurts throughout the day or maybe if we leave early at night. If we are really lucky we can take a full day off and it is these true gems, full days off, that really inspire some of the greatest single greatest days anyone can have. Centered around food of course.

From sun-up to sun down we definitely know how to take advantage of a full day off. Here are some very good words of advice for your next full day off without kids, chores or responsibility.

• Get started early. A great trick I have started Nick Dedier using is setting my alarm quite a bit earlier than I need to, then setting another alarm an hour thereafter. There is nothing that makes you feel like you’re getting away with being lazy like sleeping through an alarm. Set it for 6am, wake up, shut it off then sleep till 7.

• Travel first. Don’t spend time near home, get out and go. Travel.

Two hours will get you anywhere from here so take advantage of living in the nexus of the interstates and drive somewhere.

• Start with a cocktail. Just one. Get where you’re going and find some place that has sparkling wine and juice and have them whip up a mimosa. Sit outside and just relax.

• Snack. Have a little bite of something but don’t eat too much in one place, find the best one or two dishes that you can have and move on.

• Ask for a recommendation from the staff. There is nobody that knows the food better than the staff, certainly not you. Ask them what is best and order it. Give up control and just go with the flow.

• Ask the staff where they eat and drink. They will usually point you to some seriously awesome off-grid kinds of places.

• Try to stick to the appetizer or first course sections. These will often be more fun, creative, fresh and far less expensive. Eating 10 54

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small inexpensive & awesome things at 10 different restaurants rather than 3 big, expensive dishes in 3 locations will improve the value of your dining dollar.

• The best places to eat may not be the restaurants that are talked about on food blogs, TV or the newspaper. Often times I have found that fresh fruit from a roadside stand and outperform any dish from the greatest restaurants at a small fraction of the price.

• Where you are makes a huge difference on the experience that food can give you. A sandwich from a local deli, eaten out of butcher paper while sitting on a rocky outcrop above atlas peak in Napa tastes 100 times better than anything you’ll be served on white porcelain. Learn to enjoy where you are and the food that goes with you.

• Find the bar where the server and cooks go and stay out late.

Work hard, play hard seems to be the mantra of most hospitality people, but it is an anthem that can really be sung by anyone.

Remember that with all of the responsibilities in life you’ll never “find time,” you’ll have to “make time.” Get the kids off to a friend’s house, procrastinate the laundry, grab a loved one, “sleep in,” head out the door for 24 hours and don’t look back.

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WINE PICKS | SIERRA FOOTHILLS

C A L FO O TH ILL W IN E S THIS MONTH'S PICK FROM LOCAL SIERRA FOOTHILL WINERIES.

SIERRA VISTA Vineyards & Winery

BY EMILY GUERRERO

Known for saying goodbye to tradition and welcoming distinctive flavor, Sierra Vista Winery and Vineyards makes their own stand in the El Dorado wine country.

Since 1972, when winemakers and owners John and Barbara MacCready acquired the winery, they have pushed the envelope and ventured from the local Zinfandel varietals to suit their exclusive winemaking style. Some of their best selling wines include Cabernet Sauvignon and Barrel Fermented Chardonnay making them stand out from the Zins of the Sierra Nevadas.

THE WINES

There are currently over fifteen wines available in the tasting room and by special order online. The Sierra Vista label boasts of a hand-crafted wines that bring fresh and contemporary hints to traditional favorites and push the envelope on local expectations. Many of their patrons in the area come back time after time to show off to visiting guests, friends, and family. The tasting room has a modest charge and allows you more than enough sampling. Some favorites includes their Old-Clone Zinfandel and the Viognier Doux both of which are often called unparalleled by happy customers. For a full list of wines, visit their website or stop by the tasting room.

THE LOCATION

THE WINERY AND VINEYARD

Never afraid of a challenge, the MacCready’s farm twenty-eight acres of mountainous vineyard. However, with the local weather and soil quality, the family owned and operated winery focuses on Rhone varietals to create French wines crafted to wino perfection. Because of their unique location, the family vineyard is run on eco-friendly and sustainable agriculture techniques to extend the life of their vines, farmland, and California’s beautiful Sierra Foothills. From the time of their first crush nearly forty years ago to now, they have grown exponentially to a production of 5,000 cases a year. Each year their land and winemakers put out a huge variety of flavors from Cabs, Zins, Chardonnay, Viognier, Roussanne, Syrah, Grenache, and more.

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In addition to great wines, Sierra Vista also has an astonishingly beautiful locations. Their tasting room is simple and comfortable surrounded by tons of picnic area and acre after acre of scenic farmland. With kind and educated staff, they have created a family-friendly wine tasting experience that allows for everyone to hang out and spend an afternoon basking in the sun alongside their well groomed landscape. Sierra Vista Winery and Vineyard is located on Red Rock Ridge and the tasting room hours are 10-5 seven days a week.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

SIERRA VISTA WINERY 4560 Cabernet Way, Placerville (530) 622-7221, sierravistawinery.com

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St. Jorge Winery

and bread with each of their pours to celebrate their strong Portuguese tradition. Their emphasis on setting their wines in culinary pairings offers an authentic European experience while also bringing our hidden flavors. Many guests comment on their love of the food and wine tastings and frequently you will hear great recommendations of both the showcase wines and others like their Albarino and a dessert wine called Sobremesa.

Since opening in 2009, the St. Jorge Winery has become a Lodi staple for locals and visitors alike looking to shed stress and enjoy generous pours of hand crafted wine. The winery is located at the center of Lodi vineyard and wineries with expansive scenery of the gorgeous area. Designed to transport all visitors to a beachside view of the Mediterranean, the tasting room is simple, beautiful, and comfortable.

Plan your weekend day trip or even call them for a wedding or private event to enjoy incredible views and brilliant wines.

Business hours are Friday-Sunday 11:00 am-5:00 pm with guided tours throughout those days available by appointment. You can also call ahead to reserve space for large groups.

BY EMILY GUERRERO

St. Jorge Winery located in the heart of Lodi is exactly where wine becomes an experience, not just a beverage. With every pour, owner Vern Vierra strives to whisk each patron away from the stresses of daily life into a world of distinct flavor and relaxation. Their wines and location are reminiscent of lazy European afternoons and long walks in gorgeous gardens; it is a special kind of tasting experience that drives visitors from all over the world. Between the success of over a dozen unique wines and their Mediterranean style tasting room, St. Jorge focuses on creating a one of a kind getaway to offer respite from long workweeks in the form of Zins and Tempranillos.

As a third generation winemaker, Vierra has consistently drawn upon tight family bonds and wine-making secrets that produce some of Lodi’s award winning wines. Coming from a large Portuguese heritage, the winery found its name from the family home of the Azores Island, St. 58

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Jorge where his family farmed and created wines.

This strong family history is the root of fruit flavor focuses that are strongly represented in many of their white wines. Additionally, Vierra’s extensive travels across the globe combine with his heritage inspire a ferocity and passion for wine that produces unparalleled results.

St. Jorge has an extensive list of vintages from 2008-2013, each of which is distinct and memorable in their own way. They also currently have five wines on showcase. This list includes a crisp 2011 Verdelho Seco, a tropical inspired 2013 Verdelho, what they consider “their best Tempranillo yet,” a 2012 Syrah, and last but not least, a 2010 Old Vine Zinfandel. The St. Jorge current showcase offers a refreshing variety of flavors that appeal to white and red lovers across the spectrum. Because they feel that wine is best when paired with gourmet food, each tasting room guest can expect food pairings like cheese

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ST. JORGE WINERY 22769 N. Bender Rd., Acampo (209) 365-0202, stjorgewinery.com

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Pizza, Panini, Insalata, Oh my! Italian street food is now in Roseville at a The Place where they are always ready to take your order. Located downtown on Vernon street, this Roseville favorite is serving up authentic Italian cuisine that everyone is saying “ciao” too. With their awesome location, foodies can enjoy both the quaint downtown Roseville area and a perfect homey pizza to follow. And equipped with traditional Italian music via piano or accordion performers and artistic tribute to the Italian flag, The Place feels like a hole in the wall right out of a Roman piazza.

The menu boasts an array of Italian classics of both food and drink. From the second you’re seated, you’ll find yourself torn between every single item on the menu. Their extensive food menu contains classic favorites with fresh ingredients like polenta fries and caprese to start or pastas and wood oven pizzas for the main meal. Their innovative pizza menu includes unique combos like the Smoky Mushroom smothered in porcini sauce or the Prosciutto with fresh arugula and mozzarella. Also, don’t forget to order some “Dolce” with authentic sweet fried dough soaked in a nutella drizzle or one of their other sweet Italian favorites. And last, but never least, their multi-page drink menu offers housemade cocktails and hand selected wines to pair with any meal. Save yourself a plane ticket and head to The Place for your next trip to Italian delight.

1st place winery & tasting room

The Record’s Best of San Joaquin, 2013 “favorite tasting room & winery”

Best of San Joaquin 2012, 2013

tasting room open daily 11:00am-5:00pm 340 w. hwy 12, lodi, ca 209.334.5722 www.vrwinery.com

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SEASON DELIGHT WATERMELON

Season Delight

June comes with the promise of summer heat waves and including watermelon in your daily routine can keep you hydrated and healthy, no matter the temperature. Watermelon, easily one of summer’s greatest gifts, consist of over 92% water and most of your daily requirements for vitamins A, B6, and C. In addition, they carry important antioxidants and minerals like lycopene, potassium, and amino acids that fight dehydration and fatigue.

To maximize these benefits with your diet, try including it in raw salads or mixing it in with high protein snacks like low-fat cottage cheese. As a low

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WATERMELON

sugar, high water fruit, it’s an excellent addition to any style of dieting. And if you’re more concerned about it’s delicious nature than health, watermelon is an amazing asset to summer cocktails and backyard barbeques.

Find yourself mindlessly knocking on a melon hoping it’s ripe? Here are a few tips for picking the perfect watermelon. First, pick it up, it should feel unusually heavy compared to its size. Second, look for the yellow spot, if it’s a creamy yellow the melon is ripe. And finally, refrigerate the melon to preserve the flavor and keep it from getting grainy.

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Wine Tasting At Sacramento’s No 1 Winery June 1-31, 12-9pm (weekends) Naggiar Vineyards, Grass Valley

Voted #1 Winery in Sacramento since 2010, Naggiar Vineyards is opening up for Tuscan inspired wine tastings all summer long. Sip their latest wines while overlooking 60 acres of beautiful estate land or order dinner at the Bistro. Live music from 6-9 pm. For more info visit www.naggiarvineyards.com

Set a Fire Community Concert June 7, 7-8pm El Dorado Hills Town Center, Steven Young Amphitheater

Enjoy live music in a family friendly atmosphere, and be sure to bring your blankets and chairs. For more information, visit facebook.com/setafire.org

4th Annual Celtic Cup Golf Tournament and Fashion Show June 8, 9:30 am- 4:30 pm Moraga Country Club, Ca

The ESC Foundation is holding their 4th annual charity event to benefit the seniors of Sacramento. With a luncheon, fashion show, silent and live auction, cocktails and golf tournament, it’s sure to be a day of excitement. The fashion show will be featuring Nina McLemore’s newest spring line. For tickets ($295) visit jtm-esc.org 62

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Big Benefest

June 12, 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm 2400 Merrychase Dr, Cameron Park

Big Brothers Big Sisters is holding their 1st annual Big Benefest featuring local favorite Wonder Bread 5. This event will benefit their organization and all it does in the El Dorado Hills area. There will be beer, wine, and food tastings from tons of local vendors.

Bistro 33 Dance Party June 13, 8-11pm El Dorado Hills Town Center, Steven Young Amphitheater

Bistro 33 kicks off their summer dance party series with Foreverland, a 14-piece Michael Jackson tribute. For tickets and information , visit edh.bistro33.com

Powerfest Taps and Tunes June 13, 5:00 pm- 8:00 pm Historic Folsom Powerhouse

Spend a Saturday Night with local brews and samples from the well-known Orangevale Meat Shoppe. The event includes live music, tours of the brewery and historic groups where everyone cal learn about Prohibition in Sacramento. Proceeds of the event benefit Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Visit www.ffpaonline.org for more information.

Rotary Wine at Town Center June 20, 6pm-9pm El Dorado Hills Town Center, Steven Young Amphitheater and Sandra Rose’s Garden

One of the hallmark social events in the community, showcasing El Dorado, Amador, and San Joaquin Counties’ fine wineries, breweries, and numerous local restaurants. Guests will enjoy live music and a fantastic array of items in a silent auction. For tickets and information, visit wineattowncenter.org.

Tahoe City Wine Walk June 20, 12:00 pm- 4:00 pm North Lake Blvd, Tahoe City

Join the 10th annual Tahoe City Wine Walk along the shores of Lake Tahoe. The walk follows some of the best views of the lake and features varietals from area wine producers. Local restaurants and wineries will be offering tasting of their finest for all who attend. Tickets are $40 in advance, $50 at the door. Visit www.tahoecitywinewalk.com for more info.

Classic Auto’s Cruise in Napa Valley June 21, 10:00 am-3:00 pm V Marketplace Yountville, Ca

Napa Valley welcomes car connoisseurs from all around Northern California to cruise the 25th

Stockists for Sweet Pickin's Milk Paint and General Finishes Annual Father’s Day Invitational Auto Show. (Auto entries by invitation) This free event offers over 150 kinds of specialty cars and loads of local wineries, restaurants, and artists to help you celebrate the special dad in your life. Visit www.vmarketplace.com for more info.

Soiree at Adagio for Hair June 26th, 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm

This salon event benefits the Center For Violence Free Relationships. It includes a soiree with spring and summer looks inspired by Oribe haircare, Chanel and Prada. Purchase tickets for $20 and receive a Oribe swag bag valued at $45 at Adagio for Hair, 4356 Town Center Blvd. El Dorado Hills. (916)939.6604

Summer Spectacular

June 27, 2:00 pm- 11:00 pm, Cameron Park Lake

The biggest Cameron Park and El Dorado Hills event of the year is here! Take on the kids carnival, swimming, and food/craft vendors for unbelievable family fun.

Finish off the night with our awesome fireworks show. Entrance is $3 in advance and $5 day of. Wristbands for the children’s carnival are $15 in advance. Find out more today at Eldoradohillschamber.com

Fireworks & Freedom Concert 7pm-11pm, El Dorado Hills Town Center

The highly anticipated Fireworks Show in El Dorado Hills is back with a new twist and a new name! Beginning at 7pm, the Kids Zone, benefiting Hands4Hope, opens with bounce houses, face painting, shaved ice and other summer treats! From 7-9:30pm, enjoy California’s newest outlaws and modern country artists, Blackburn Bullet, as they rock the Steven Young Amphitheater. The fireworks show begins at 9:30, choreographed to the best patriotic music of our time. From 1011pm, Apple Z will take the stage to conclude the event with their unique and clever renditions of popular music everyone knows and loves. For more information visitwww.edhtowncenter.com.

Old Town Auburn 4th of July Celebration July 4, All Day, Old Town Auburn

Start off with a “Bootleggers Breakfast” and follow the day with street performers, vendors, food and snow cone fun. This awesome event is fun for the entire family and offers a huge selection of holiday themed fun. Celebrate our great nation with patriotic pizzaz. Visit www.oldtownauburnca.com for more information about the event.

Rancho Cordova Fourth of July Celebration July 3-4, All Day, Hagan Park, Rancho Cordova.

Looking for a big way to celebrate our nation’s birthday? This two day event includes a carnival, concerts, fireworks, and a brisk 5K followed by the 4th of July Parade. Rancho Cordova does it big at Hagan Park with booths, food and drink vendors, and so many interactive games. Tickets are $2 and parking is $10.

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Located in Folsom Historic District, California.

Three Bridges Gift Boutique is a charming boutique offering special gift items and home decor. We love to showcase local artisans and offer many products made in the USA. We hope you stop by and see us, we would love to meet you!

Located in the Folsom Historic District 303 riley street • 916.806.0510 ThreeBridgesGifts.com • Facebook.com/ThreeBridgesGiftBoutique

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ETIQUETTE

FINAL THOUGHT

Something NEW!

BY KELSEY WEHSELS

This column, titled “Etiquette Tidbits” usually offers some advice and insight into daily situations and everyday dilemmas. A little “how-to” column, if you will. This month is a little different as this is some advice that I have personally experienced and have decided to share with you.

I once dated a guy who was a little on the adventurous and sometimes spontaneous side. “Let’s just do it” he would say, car keys in hand, standing by the door (referring to the impromptu outing to Napa for wine tasting, which was a very late-in-the-day decision).

Or going out to eat and the way he would scour a menu, looking for the most interesting and sometimes most bizarre dishes that I would never think twice about. I would almost always go with something familiar. According to him, any sort of potato or pasta dish. And this drove him crazy.

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“You never know if you like something else if you don’t try it,” he would recite all the time. (Like a broken record, I might add).

I soon learned that I like Thai food, hate go-carting, that little Italian restaurant in a very unassuming location is actually very good (shout out, Mama Susannah’s!), and while it may look like a tough mountain to climb, the view at the top is too breathtaking to pass up. (Yes, Vernal Falls in Yosemite kicked my butt, but it was well worth it). The point is, I came to embrace his little philosophy and that even after our break up, I still strive to achieve these small goals I set for myself.

As a shy person, I would tend to avoid social situations where I didn’t know at least more than two people. I recently decided to join a volleyball league, and not only have I met some great friends, I realized I didn’t entirely embarrass myself and can actually compete at a sport I have long been told I couldn’t. (I’m 5-foot, if that’s any indication). This has not only boosted my self confidence, but I have found long-lasting friendships as well.

I also tried skiing for the first time a few weeks ago. Again, something I never thought I could do, but I did. And I never would have done that if I didn’t have his little voice in my head telling me to try something new. So, this month,

I encourage you to be adventurous and do something you wouldn’t normally do.

Burst out of your comfort zone and invite some people you don’t know very well out for dinner, try a different restaurant, or test your blood pressure and do something wild like skydiving or parasailing. With the arrival of summer, now is a perfect time to try your hand at horseback riding or surfing.

My etiquette tidbit this month?

Life is too short to remain in a comfortable bubble. Branch out and try something new. You never know, you might find a new best friend, a favorite date night spot, or be able to brag about your crazy daredevil experience.

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