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THE BEGINNING Dominick Chirichillo’s first wine memory took place in his grandfather’s basement in Staten Island, New York. He vividly remembers fighting with his cousins over who got to press the bar of his grandfather’s wine press when he was just two years old. Now, owner of Domenico Winery &…

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For Spencer Townsend, it all started when he was playing soccer in Portola Valley at the young age of seven. That’s when he and his father, Scott, met the Cronin family – of Cronin Cellars. From 1997-2003, it became a father-son tradition to head over to the Cronin’s after soccer practice and make…

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Just eight months ago, Ginger, Paul, and their son, Chris Minoletti—became the new owners of Barterra Winery in Half Moon Bay. Founded in 2005, Barterra Winery was previously owned by Bart and Mary Colucci. After years of growing the winery, Bart and Mary felt it was time to pass the baton to their…

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As some may know, September is California Wine Month! All month long, the entire state celebrates the annual harvest season with special events, wine tastings, classes and more. One may immediately think “Wine Country”, but San Mateo County/Silicon Valley is home to numerous, award-winning…

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The SF Beer Week is celebrating its 11th Annual Anniversary and the San Mateo County/Silicon Valley area is once again joining in the fun! For those that may not be aware, SF Beer Week is a collection of events spanning multiple days, celebrating craft beer and the craft beer community. This year,…

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San Mateo County/Silicon Valley is home to many dog-friendly breweries and wineries. We've listed some of those here to help you learn more about these great venues and inspire you to plan a visit soon! Breweries Freewheel Brewing Company Where: Redwood City, CA This local pub is one of the best…

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Planning to head downtown with your furry friend but aren’t sure where you can grab something to eat together? Luckily for you, a lot of our downtown areas feature great, dog-friendly restaurants that are always happy to welcome you and your pups. Here are just a few! Flights Restaurant Where:…

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Planning to head out to grab something to eat, but your dog is giving you those famous, sad “puppy eyes”? As a dog owner you have most likely experienced this, and I know how terrible you feel leaving your best bud behind. Fortunately for you and the pup, our destination features many dog-friendly…

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Earlier this year, we wrote a blog that highlighted some of the best restaurants with great views here in our destination. However, after thinking about it, we noticed that many other great restaurants were left out of this list. Therefore, we decided to write a “Part 2”. With spring finally…

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Recently, I made my way to California, and - through the world that is social media - I had many people following my journey. When I arrived home, friends asked me the normal questions such as how did my trip go, did I have fun, and where exactly was I? My first two responses – “amazing” and…

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Category - Food & Drinks

Dominick Chirichillo – making wine since 1987

From soccer to winemaking – Spencer Townsend’s journey to owning Russian Ridge Winery

Meet the Minolettis — new owners of Barterra Winery!

Great wineries to visit during California Wine Month

SF Beer Week is Here!

Bring Your Dog to These AWESOME Breweries & Wineries!

Downtown Vibes with your Furry Friend!

Dog Friendly Restaurants with Gardens and Views

Where to Dine with a View!

Changing “Where” to “Why” – 6 reasons to put San Mateo County on your travel list

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