HOLIDAY PRESEASON
GUIDE
WINE & GIFT BASKETS
Guglielmo Winery. 1480 E. Main Ave., Morgan Hill, 408/779-
2145. guglielmowinery.com. Festive holiday events flourish
at Guglielmo, starting with a fun-filled Bottle Your Own event
on Nov. 3, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., when patrons can bottle and
label their own red wine. That’s followed by a gift-buying
extravaganza with the winery’s 30th annual Christmas at
the Winery Faire, Dec. 1–2 and Dec. 9–10 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, carolers and more. The winery’s charming gift
shop is open through December and filled with wine-themed
gifts, customized gift baskets, hand-painted ceramics and
a large selection of gourmet food. Guglielmo Winery also
customizes wine labels to create a unique present.
CATERING
Draeger’s Market. Los Altos, 650/948-4425. Menlo Park,
650/324-7700. San Mateo, 650/685-3700. A long-time
leader in specialty groceries, Draeger’s trumps the traditional
market with its high-quality domestic products and
imported foods from around the world. The 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 predesigned
themed baskets or customized baskets to reflect
the particular tastes of a food lover on your list. Draeger’s
also provides its own professional catering service and runs
a well-established cooking school with classes taught yearround
by world-renowned chefs. Serving the Bay Area since
1925, Draeger’s truly is the neighborhood’s international
destination for grocery and culinary delights.
Le Papillon. 410 Saratoga Ave., San Jose. 408/296-3730.
lepapillon.com. Le Papillon catering brings Silicon Valley’s finest
restaurant to your next special event. The area’s culinary
leader for more than 30 years, Le Papillon has consistently
been highly rated in the Bay Area by Zagat Survey. The restaurant
has perfected a culinary approach that is very much
of the moment: Portions are sensible, dishes are colorful and
architectural, and the season’s best ingredients are always
treated with care and respect. Executive chef Scott Cooper
specializes in customizing the cuisine to meet your specific
needs, creating visually stunning food that takes center
stage at all your special events and gatherings.
ADD SPARKLE TO THE SEASON W ITH
THESE GREAT IDEAS FOR GIFTS, GETAWAYS
ENTERTAINMENT AND MORE.
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