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56 One-World Learning
By Julie Vallone
Foreign study programs that enable
kids and teens to experience diverse
cultures.
64 Sand, Sea, and Sun!
By Carole Barrow
Explore the Bay Area’s best beaches
from Marin to Monterey.
74 Wine & Dine
By Kevin Samson
Meet Leslie Sbrocco, the sparkling
wine-food host of “Check, Please!
Bay Area.”
82 Fast Foodie Fixes
By Susan Hathaway
Affordable eateries that serve healthy
and high-end fare drop prices while
raising the bar.
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DEPARTMENTS
92 200 Dining
Hot Spots
Our essential guide
leads the way to the
best restaurants in the
region from bustling
brewpubs to classic
haute cuisine.
94 The
Grapevine
Here’s the latest buzz on
regional wine events.
98 Taste Trips
Top-rated restaurants
that are well
worth the drive.
102 Bargain Bites
Great meals easy on
your wallet.
CONTENTS
6 Opening Lines
Letter from the editor.
8 Spotlight
By Jeffrey Nemeroff
An engaging
mix of
exciting
finds.
10 Style
By Greg Silva
Grab your
beach towel and
head to the coast in the
best styles of the season.
12 Scene
By Brittany Coleman
Take your pick of these standout
attractions.
14 Calendar
Edited by Brittany Coleman
Two full months of nonstop fun
in every issue—try it 150 ways.
40 Learning to Excel
Our informative resource for the
area’s premier private schools.
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