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San Mateo County winemakers optimistic about grape harvest
There's no need to go to Napa Valley to see this year's wine grape harvest. Ripe clusters of grapes are being picked from the vines and crushed...
Oakland Tribune, 09/28/09 by Tim Simmers · More from publication -
Penzeys Spices opens first Bay Area location in Menlo Park
MENLO PARK -- Once Katherine Schreiner opened the paprika jar and got a whiff of that rich aroma, she was hooked on Penzeys Spices. "You can...
Oakland Tribune, 12/13/08 by Tim Simmers · More from publication -
Review: Flying Fish Grill a mecca for fish tacos aficionados
On our way back from a trip to the beach during a recent heat wave, I found myself, once again, hungry for fish tacos. Fortunately, I was in Half...
Oakland Tribune, 12/03/08 by Tim Simmers · More from publication -
Review: Central Cafe offers tasty Vietnamese fare at the right price
In rough economic times, it's hard to beat healthful, comforting food in a friendly atmosphere. The Central Cafe in San Mateo has all of the...
Oakland Tribune, 11/05/08 by Tim Simmers · More from publication -
Author Naomi Klein discusses bailout, economy at Stanford
As public anxiety about the teetering economy deepens, author Naomi Klein is gaining listeners with her pronouncements on the failings of...
Oakland Tribune, 10/17/08 by Tim Simmers · More from publication -
Review: Angelica's a lovely taste of Europe
Sitting on the patio of Angelica's Bistro on a warm summer night with a cool glass of Chardonnay, it's easy to imagine you're in Europe. The...
Oakland Tribune, 09/24/08 by Tim Simmers · More from publication -
Review: Angelica's a lovely taste of Europe
Sitting on the patio of Angelica's Bistro on a warm summer night with a cool glass of Chardonnay, it's easy to imagine you're in Europe. The...
Oakland Tribune, 09/23/08 by Tim Simmers · More from publication -
Bay Meadows has hosted some of the legends of horse racing
Thousands of horses have dashed across the finish line to victory at Bay Meadows since opening day in 1934. None was more famous than Seabiscuit....
Oakland Tribune, 08/06/08 by Tim Simmers · More from publication -
Horse racing fading into oblivion in California
When the movie "Seabiscuit" rekindled America's love for horse racing in 2004, the sport's insiders hoped it would bring fans back to the tracks....
Oakland Tribune, 08/06/08 by Tim Simmers · More from publication -
Bay Meadows nears finish
SAN MATEO The venerable Bay Meadows racetrack, which drove modern horse racing in California with many innovations and forever changed the city...
Oakland Tribune, 08/06/08 by Tim Simmers · More from publication
