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Fresh events, restaurant recs, community stories. Every Tuesday and Thursday. No touristy stuff.

Articles

Sep 9, 2025

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6 min read

When the Headlines Hurt, Go Local.

Organizers to follow, matcha to drink, a sunroom to covet, and a midweek calendar for sweet relief.

Kristy Ellington

Food & Drink

Sep 8, 2025

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5 min read

The Hottest Flight in Napa Right Now Isn’t Wine. It’s Matcha.

I went looking for the valley’s best green latte and found a tasting tour to rival your next rosé crawl.

Kristy Ellington

Weekly Newsletter

Sep 4, 2025

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9 min read

☀️ Consider Your Weekend PLANNED

Zine-making, fried chicken Fridays, a Cacao Noir cake worth writing home about, and the low-key Doberman who’s stealing hearts.

Kristy Ellington

People

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Sep 4, 2025

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8 min read

Ben Koenig Isn’t Ready to Give Up

How Heritage Eats went from fast-casual darling to near-collapse and why its founder is betting on humility instead of hype.

Kristy Ellington

Weekly Newsletter

Aug 28, 2025

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14 min read

Good News: The Fire's Not Totally Catastrophic and Your Pet Could Be a Cover Star

The Pickett fire may have started by mistake, a beloved park is getting artsy, and the Heritage Eats 3-Part Instagram saga ends with an updated menu. All in one scroll.

Kristy Ellington

Aug 7, 2025

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13 min read

🎟️ Keller’s Got Wagyu and Pliny on Tap. The Faire’s Got Deep-Fried Oreos. Choose Your Fighter.

We've got new restaurants, big fairs, and even bigger flavors for tomato girl summer. Head into this week hungry.

Kristy Ellington

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