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Grapes yield a bountiful harvest this year amidst big changes for the wine industry
The wine industry is experiencing a glut of grapes and bulk wine. Vineyards are being pulled out in the Central Valley and in parts of Europe. Many vines will not even be picked this year, making a field day for the birds. Vineyards here...
Surfnet to expand internet service in Santa Cruz Mountains with $4.35M in grants
Surfnet Communications, Inc. announced Sept. 12 it had received three new grants totaling $4.3 million in partnership with the nonprofit California Broadband Alliance (CBA) to extend fiber broadband to communities in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The grants were awarded to the CBA by the...
45 years of Steamer’s
Running a restaurant that has survived 45 years in this town is certainly no small feat. It takes grit, determination, good help and a fair bit of luck. Yet year after year, Steamer’s has delivered a dining experience that continues to reel seafood lovers...
Greek-Anatolian restaurant will move into Sidecar space
On Friday afternoon, Coskun Abik, 48, inspected the flooring work underway at the site of his new venture in Los Gatos.
The Kurdish chef from Cypress behind such Bay Area eateries as Blind Butcher SF, Dunya Bistro and Moka Coffee SF is opening a Greek-Anatolian...
A day at the Los Gatos Farmers’ Market
From colorful bouquets to ripe stone fruits to fresh-baked bread, the Los Gatos Farmers’ Market has been showcasing some stunningly delicious offerings this summer. This weekly gathering—which takes place each Sunday, from 9am-1pm—isn’t just a place to find quality produce. It’s also where bonds...
Young talent at ‘the Lex’ not taking culinary role for granted
The engine of the hospitality industry is powered by the youthful energy of its workforce, guided by the wisdom of the veterans, who call the shots and funnel talent into position.
In the restaurant world, those who've served in the back-of-house as well as the...
Gardenia’s glorious opening
Los Gatos luminaries came out to welcome Gardenia into existence on Friday evening.
For Carol Wang, the creator of the North Santa Cruz Avenue restaurant, it was the realization of months of hard work—not to mention a dream she’d had for a long time.
Wang’s daughter...
Silicon Valley trade mission promoted ties with historic Silk Road city
In early July, Los Gatans Rosemary Coates and John Eichinger found themselves on a plane headed to the 30th Lanzhou Investment and Trade Fair.
This trip was organized by the Silicon Valley Division of the China-US Business Summit and led by Diana WeiPing Ding, its...
Meet the nostalgic dining spots with plenty of charm
When the Town of Los Gatos was established in 1887, visitors couldn’t find much beyond a post office, a schoolhouse, general stores and endless miles of orchards.
North Santa Cruz Boulevard and Main Street certainly were not the bustling commercial hubs they are today.
Since then,...
Local Kitchens adds Yalla Falafel to Los Gatos menu
Local Kitchens has partnered with creator of New York City restaurants Balaboosta and Taim, chef Einat Admony, to create Yalla Falafel.
Known as the 'Queen of Falafel', Admony is known for her use of spices, sauces and cooking methods from various Mediterranean cultures.
The menu, developed...