Those who participate in social media are familiar with how posts can be shared around a network of friends. The latest viral video or cute animal photo is usually mixed in with a food photo or shared recipe. This week, I share how a post from a friend inspired this week’s column.
Hollister's Dickey's Barbecue Pit, a franchise restaurant that opened in 2013, recently closed for good and attributed the decision to rising commodity costs caused by drought conditions.
Limelight Productions is presenting a Murder Mystery Dinner Theater performance of “A Family Reunion to Die For” at Paine's Restaurant in Hollister over the last two weekends in March.
Most of you probably know by now about the new burger and beer joint - Roadhouse Jack’s - in the Target shopping center in Gilroy. I got an interesting introduction to the restaurant last Saturday night ... er, Sunday morning, when the grand opening was held.
The Sociedad de San Benito (The counties Spanish Lodge since 1928) had its Annual Membership Meeting/Luncheon at the Basque Restaurant, Matxain Etxea, in San Juan Bautista on Sunday. The lodge celebrated 85 years in the community and its ability to donate to local nonprofits, provide scholarships, promote its heritage and care for their members and families. Certificates or appreciation were given to the Matxain family and staff for their outstanding authentic service annually and also to Al Guerra and Guerra Family Cellars for their donations and support.
A fire Saturday destroyed a decades-old building at 35 Washington St. in historic San Juan Bautista housing a Chinese restaurant, antique shop and lamp store.
Residents can enjoy gourmet pizza, salad and a no-host bar at The Grove Restaurant on Oct. 12 at a fundraiser for Pet Friends. It will include silent auctions, raffle prizes and a life band. Proceeds benefit Pet Friends Adoption Center. The price is $35 per person, $60 for two, or a table of eight for $220. Ticket sales end Oct. 6. Details: (831) 634-1191