
D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 8 / J a n u a r y 2 0 1 9 V o l u m e 4 1 N u m b e r 3
DINING OUT FEATURES
December 2018/January 2019 9
90 Review
By Susan Hathaway
On the Los Altos dining
scene, hot spot
Asa makes the cut.
92 Best Bites
Get the dish on the
best restaurants in
the region.
94 The Grapevine
The latest buzz on regional
wine events.
98 Taste Trips
46
Top-rated restaurants that
are well worth the drive.
102 Deals on Meals
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Great meals easy on
your wallet. 72
46 Coming Home
By Julie Vallone
Janice Jensen leads regional
Habitat for Humanity in
creating affordable homes
for Bay Area families.
54 Happy
Howlidays
By L.M. Archer
These fetching and festive
destinations are fun for
fur-babies and the rest of
the family.
64 In Kinch’s
Kitchen
By Susan Hathaway
David Kinch always has
something cooking, from
new ventures to inspired
takes on food and life.
CONTENTS
DEPARTMENTS
10 Opening Lines
Letter from the editor.
12 Spotlight
By Carole Barrow
An engaging mix
of exciting finds.
14 Style
By Greg Silva
It’s fancy dress
season—welcome to the party!
16 Scene
By Carole Barrow
Take your pick of these standout
attractions.
18 Calendar
Edited by Carole Barrow
Two full months of nonstop fun in
every issue try it 150 ways.
34TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY GUIDE
72 Gifts of the Season By Greg Silva
Holiday gifts guaranteed to suit every mood.
82 Festive Events By Carole Barrow
Celebrate the holidays with dazzling shows and spectacles.
86 Gifts Galore & More
A handy resource from perfect presents to great getaways.
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