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84 200 dining
hotspots
Our essential guide leads
the way to the best restaurants
in the region from
trendy new bistros to
classic favorites.
86 The Grapevine
The latest buzz on regional
wine events.
90 Taste Trips
Top-rated restaurants that
are well worth the drive.
94 Bargain Bites
Great meals easy on your wallet.
48 Spelling it Out
By Josh Wilson
Top Silicon Valley schools integrate
ethics into core curriculum.
54 Hurray for the
Bay Area!
By Carole Barrow
From high tech to fine food and
world-class arts and culture, we’ve
rounded up 14 reasons that keep us
rooting for our region.
66 Dance Master
By Julie Vallone
San Jose mentor, choreographer
Tawnya Kuzia catupults her junior
dance company to the national stage.
74 Let it Grain
By Susan Hathaway
A culinary comeback is reawakening
ancient appetites and hitting
Bay Area plates with wholesome,
grainy variety.
DEPARTMENTS
6 Opening Lines
Letter from the editor.
8 Spotlight
By Carole Barrow
An engaging mix of
exciting finds.
10 Scene
By Carole Barrow
Take your pick of
these standout attractions.
12 Calendar
By Carole Barrow
Two full months of
nonstop fun in every
issue—try it 150 ways.
CONTENTS
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DINING OUT FEATURES
SPECIAL SECTIONS
38 learning to excel
Our informative resource for the
area’s premier private schools.
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