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Testarossa announces ‘wine country cuisine’ expansion
The signs are up in the parking lot, and now the minds behind one of Los Gatos’ most prominent vintners, Testarossa Winery, have announced they’re opening a new dining space: Bistro 107.
Testarossa has long been a popular events venue. For many years, a myriad...
Steamer’s will serve its final dish on Christmas Eve
It’s time to bid adieu to Steamer’s Grillhouse, just named by the readers of the Los Gatan as Best Seafood Restaurant in Los Gatos for 2024, as well as the number two restaurant in town overall. After 45 years, the Matulich family is closing...
The Maids’ Quarters owner says she’s being forced out
The woman who’s owned The Maids’ Quarters linen shop in downtown Los Gatos for 40 years says she was “duped” by new business partners she was going to share her space with, and now must vacate the premises.
But the couple who plans to open...
Sun comes out, but many Los Gatans still without power
As sunshine beamed down into the Santa Clara Valley, Thursday around noon, electricity provider Pacific Gas and Electric Co.'s online dashboard showed more than 500 customers in the Los Gatos area were still in the dark, following a severe storm system that knocked out...
Jazz on the Plazz promoter readies ‘Sunshine of Love’
Jessica Kashian, the program manager of Los Gatos Music & Arts, Inc., says while Jazz on the Plazz may be wrapping up this week, that doesn’t mean summer musical gatherings are over.
And while the exact location of the upcoming “Sunshine of Love” festival she’s...
Owners of Nestldown—a hidden world in the redwoods that hosts weddings and other events—looking forward to the next chapter
The engulfing redwoods that surround Los Gatos are a bit of an enigma. You can’t help but wonder what lies beyond the greenery.
And not too far out of town, there’s a unique venue on 180 acres, known as Nestldown, that’s played upon this sense...
Local Scene: Mike’s Bikes purchased, work continues on Winchester Boulevard
Mike’s Bikes purchased by Pon Group
Mike’s Bikes, which has a location in downtown Los Gatos, was recently purchased by Dutch company Pon Group.
The retail bicycle chain, based in Bel Marin Keys, was founded in 1964. In addition to Los Gatos, Mike’s Bikes has stores...
Nailbiter harvest in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Harvest 2025 in the Santa Cruz Mountains was a lengthy and stressful one, punctuated by bouts of rain, followed by Indian summer warmth, then more sprinkles, or full-on downpours. Now, it’s pretty much a wrap, with some of the last fruit coming in on...
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,...
Instead of vacating, The Maids’ Quarters fights on
The day after its lease expired, downtown linen boutique The Maids' Quarters continued to offer its pillows, antique goods and high-end button-up shirts for sale.
It's the latest development in a bitter feud where the long-time Los Gatos independent retailer claims it was duped into...


















