December 2014/January 2015 89 FOOD & WINE DRAEGER’S MARKET Los Altos, 650/948-4425. Menlo Park, 650/324-7700. San Mateo, 650/685-3700. A longtime leader in specialty groceries, Draeger’s trumps the traditional market with its high-quality domestic products as well as imported foods from around the world. The store’s fully stocked deli and exceptional bakery provide a bounty of options for just about any special occasion. During the holidays, the store specializes in gourmet gift baskets – either pre-designed themed baskets or customized baskets to reflect the particular tastes of a food lover on your list. These popular baskets can be delivered to the recipient’s home or office. Draeger’s also provides its own professional catering service and runs a well-established cooking school with classes taught year-round by world-renowned chefs. Serving the Bay Area since 1925, Draeger’s truly is the neighborhood’s international destination for grocery and culinary delights. GUGLIELMO WINERY 1480 E. Main St., Morgan Hill, CA. 408/779-2145. www.guglielmowinery.com. Festive holiday events flourish at Guglielmo, with a gift-buying extravaganza at the winery’s 27th annual Holiday Gift Faire, Dec. 5-6 and Dec. 12-13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Take a break from hectic holiday shopping and begin a new tradition of wine tasting, gourmet food sampling, hot mulled wine sipping, listening to carolers and more. A $10 admission fee for each weekend includes wine tasting. The winery’s shop is open through December and is filled with wine-themed gifts, customized gift baskets, hand-painted ceramics and a large selection of gourmet food. Guglielmo will even customize wine labels to create a unique present. SCHURRA'S FINE CONFECTIONS 840 The Alameda., San Jose, 408/289-1562, www.schurrasfineconfections. com. There's nothing that says “Christmas” like chocolate, and San Jose's hometown candy store has plenty of the sweet treats to go around. For 100 years, the purveyor of fine confections has made delicious handmade chocolates using only high quality ingredients and flavors. Many of the recipes still used today were created by the company's founders and include classic favorites such as boxed creams and chews and holiday-themed truffle pops. For the holidays, the scrumptious-smelling shop has oodles of offerings like Santas, snowmen and sleighs made from milk, dark and white chocolate, as well as holiday-themed gift baskets and their newest delight, sea salt caramels. Visit the historic store for a memorable holiday treat. WE OLIVE & WINE BAR 112 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos. 408/354-7474. Sip, sample and shop at We Olive this holiday season, where custom-designed gift baskets brimming with gourmet food, oils, vinegars and specialty wine products are perfect for everyone on your holiday list. The Los Gatos store gives you the chance to sample before you buy, so the gifts you give can be stamped with your own personal seal of approval. Take a seat on the outdoor patio to enjoy food and wine, or sidle up to the indoor wine bar for a more interactive experience when you visit. Focused on small farmers and growers, the certified extra virgin olive oil at We Olive is 100 percent California grown and of the highest quality. Don’t forget the wine—We Olive stocks its bar with small production, California artisan-produced wines that are available by the taste, half glass, full glass and bottle for a truly unique experience. SHOPPING & HOME DECOR BK COLLECTIONS 342 State St., Los Altos, 650/948- 0198. www.bkcollectionslosaltos.com. Years of experienced and selective purchasing have given BK Collections the reputation of being a uniquely different gift and jewelry shop. Just in time for the holidays, the store is filled with exciting collections: hand-blown glass ornaments and snow globes by Christopher Radko, Krinkles by Patience Brewster, Steinbach nutcrackers, and Firefly Jewelry. There is something for everyone on your list. Many museum stores carry BK’s own line of jewelry with semi-precious and jade stones, appropriately dubbed Jade Candy. The store also features Annieglass by local artist Ann Morhauser and Michael Aram tableware from New York. Must-see works are the museum-quality Tang and Ming terra-cotta sculptures dating back to 200 B.C. Owner Belinda Chung and her friendly staff offer personal and knowledgeable service in a welcoming setting that’s truly a shopper’s delight.
South Bay Accent - Dec 2015/Jan 2016
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