Tahoe City:
Celebrate the 4th of July on the north shore of beautiful Lake Tahoe; this scenic destination has one of the most impressive fire works shows on the west coast. On a clear night with relatively little wind the reflection of the fireworks on the lake are breathtaking. Find all the information for planning your trip at www.gotahoenorth.com.
Walter Hansel 2009 Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Valley – $16:
For the summer heat, wine lovers need an alternative to heavy Chardonnays, which is where a nice cold, crisp Sauvignon Blanc comes in. Walter …

Valley of the Moon: We absolutely love Valley of the Moon Winery, from their delicious sparkling white Brut to the lusciously smooth Cuvée de la Luna. Their sleek, artistic logo and bottles are enchanting and the grounds of this Sonoma estate are simply beautiful. Go for a visit and pick up a bottle of the newly released 2007 Cuvée! You’ll love it!
Kinetic Koffee: Fold this little roaster in to your daily routine and ride faster, longer, stronger and harder. This is life-support hand crafted by cyclists (Charlie Jordan and Mark …

Our first meeting with Pacific Puffs was quite serendipitous… One day after work Joshua and I decided to head over to Cow Hollow so we could talk to Alex at Bike Nut.   As we walked down Fillmore and approached Union Street I noticed the paint job on the corner store had changed, it was a refreshingly clean white and blue.  This location had once been a cigar and tobacco store named the Humidor.  Today 2201 Union Street sells cream puffs, and with all the anti-smoking …