DINING OUT FEATURES
Our informative resource for the
area’s premier private schools. FOR ALL IMAGE CREDITS, SEE INSIDE STORIES
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CONTENTS
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Dining
Hot
Spots
Our
essential
guide leads
the way
to the best
restaurants
in the region
from trendy new
bistros to classic
favorites.
102 The Grapevine
The latest buzz on
regional wine events.
106 Taste Trips
Top-rated restaurants
that are well worth the drive.
110 Bargain Bites
Great meals easy on
your wallet.
64 Schools
Make Places for
Makerspaces
By Lou Fancher
Makerspaces take hands-on
education to the next level.
70 Boost Your
Mood
By Carole Barrow
Check out our bounty of
proven ways to elevate
your mood.
80 Palm Springs
Confidential
By Kathy Chin Leong
Take our inside tour of
three distinctive lodgings
from midcentury swank to
contemporary chic.
90 Beyond Sushi
By Susan Hathaway
Japanese cuisine in all its glory
is multiplying in the South Bay.
DEPARTMENTS
4 Opening Lines
Letter from the editor.
6 Spotlight
By Carole Barrow
An engaging mix of
exciting finds.
8 Style
By Greg Silva
Desert-inspired fashions
for a sunny getaway.
10 Scene
By Carole Barrow
Take your pick of these
standout attractions.
12 Calendar
Edited by Carole Barrow
Two full months of nonstop fun in
every issue—try it 150 ways.
36 Camp Central 2018
From academics to acrobatics, our
ultimate guide to summer camps.
52 Learning to Excel
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SPECIAL SECTIONS
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