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PARK TAVERN
BRASSERIE,
By: Cal Moorad
In our continuing quest to find San Francisco restaurants which
will appeal to Modestoans we’re going to go a bit upscale this time.
After all, we can’t always be “meat and potato” people. The restaurant I
have selected for this issue is Park Tavern which overlooks Washington
Square in North Beach. This is the former location of the famed Moose’s
and more recently, the not so famous Joey and Eddie’s. For you real “San
Franciscophiles” this was the former site of Figone’s furniture store
before Moose’s. But enough about history, let’s talk about the restaurant.
This is a very attractive restaurant which will remind those of
you who have been to Paris (or have seen pictures) of an upscale
brasserie. The clientele is attractive and fairly dressed up but the
place is not stuffy. In other words if you must wear jeans make sure
they’re clean and not cut-offs.
A first stop when you walk in should be the lively bar which is
usually “happening” much as it used to be in the Moose’s days. If you
have reservations make sure you allow time to have a cocktail, or two, at
the bar. When you’re ready to order dinner, I can state without
reservation, you should first have the smoked deviled eggs
appetizer. I ‘m not a big deviled egg connoisseur but these, with bacon,
pickled jalapeno and chives, are probably the best I have ever had. For
your entree I can unequivocally recommend the herb-stuffed standing
chicken which is presented on a stand similar to chicken on a beer can
but so much more sophisticated looking and moist. The grilled pork chop
which comes with parmesan risotto and greens is also outstanding. Also
the seared sea scallops with smoked pork belly and the braised short
ribs with sautéed spinach are both worth a try. All of these entrees
will run you around $24-$28 each, not much more than you would pay here
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in Modesto. For those of you determined to have a burger, you can’t go
wrong with the “Marlowe Burger” which comes with caramelized onions,
cheddar and bacon. The Marlowe burger was perfected by the chef/owner
of Park Tavern at her other restaurant, Marlowe’s, which is near AT&T
Park, and resurrected intact at Park Tavern and remains one of the best
burgers in the City.
Although I have not tried many of the desserts, several look
interesting and worthy of a try. Based on the quality of the appetizers
and the entrees, I would expect the desserts to be equally special. You
will probably find the wine list interesting, somewhat pricey by
Modesto standards, but you can still find some decent wines for under $50
per bottle.
I would suggest Park Tavern as a destination restaurant for a
special occasion or a special date. Also, if you want to entertain out
of town guests at a quintessential San Francisco, this restaurant will
fit the bill.
Because Park Tavern is so popular, reservations are a must unless
you’re ok with eating at the bar. Reservations should be made well in
advance and can most conveniently be made through Open Table. Parking
is tough in North Beach so I would recommend using the valet parking.
The restaurant is located at 1652 Stockton Street near Filbert. They are
open for dinner 7 days a week and for brunch Saturday and Sunday.
Enjoy!
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MJC West Campus,
June 8th, 9th 2013
Not the Usual Adventure
I am always looking for new and unusual adventures. When I headed out for the hills
of southeast San Jose it was for the usual bicycle ride, golf, and food. What I found was
different.
I went to meet a friend for golf at Silver Creek Valley C.C., located east of the Santa
Teresa exit from Hwy 101. Earlier I had a nice cycling trip through the hills to enjoy
the spring blooms. The golf was spectacular as were the views of the surrounding hills.
Everything was decked out in spring finery.
After the round we were hungry, but rather than go into the clubhouse, we hopped into
the car for a short drive to the Silver Creek Sportsplex on Embedded Way. That place is
amazing. There were two indoor soccer fields, two indoor roller hockey rinks, basketball
and tennis courts. It was an adult toy box. There was every kind of sports-related
shop and store you can imagine.
My favorite part was going to the “High 5@ the Plex”. The High 5 is a sports pub
beyond compare. Big screens were alive with March Madness. Any kind of adult
beverage you fancy is available. They make grilled food like chicken wings and great
burgers. I was led to the personal pizza and it was phenomenal. The crew at High 5
will make your pizza any way you like it. Now I don’t need an excuse to visit friends
for fun and food in San Jose. The Silver Creek Sportsplex is its own destination. Try it
soon; I know I will be back.
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Bay Area Baseball Has High Expectations
2013 could be a baseball “bonanza” so to say as both the Giants and A’s have high hopes for division titles.
This may not be 1989ish when they met in the World Series, but to repeat as division champs like they both
did last year is certainly attainable. What the Oakland A’s did last year was simply remarkable. The last
week of the season may have been one of my favorite baseball moments in my lifetime with their incredible
last minute run in beating the Texas Rangers and overtaking them for the division title. This came from
an A’s team that was projected to lose 90 games. The Giants winning the division title was not so much
a surprise. The only surprise may have been that they were able to hold off the Fortune 500 team of the
Dodgers. The Dodgers paid a fortune to play .500! Get it!? I stole that saying.
The Giants come into 2013 with primarily the same squad that they had last year with their World Series
team. When catcher Buster Posey is healthy and plays a full season, the Giants win the World Series. The
Giants scored more runs than any team in the majors with runners on base, yet had the least amount
of home runs than any team. Small ball can work, but only if you have solid pitching like the Giants do
with Cain, Bumgarner, Vogelsong, Zito and hopefully a rebounded Tim Lincecum. To repeat as division
champions and get back to the World Series, the Giants have to continue to have that magic and play small
ball as well as they have in the past. The home runs will have to come from Posey, Pablo Sandoval, and
Hunter Pence. The key will be Brandon Belt. He needs to increase his power numbers.
The Oakland A’s will not surprise anyone this year. What they do have is solid starting pitching and a
great bullpen. The A’s just simply have to do what they did last year. They led the league in strikeouts at
the plate, but with players like Cris Carter, Johnny Gomes, and Brandon Inge leaving, the strikeouts will
decrease. However Gomes was a solid clubhouse guys. The additions of Chris Young, John Jasso, and Jed
Lowrie can replace those guys. The A’s have great depth in both the outfield and infield. They have guys
who could be starters on other teams, so if the injury bug hits, they should be ok.
Both the Giants and A’s will be pressed by their Southern California counterparts in the Dodgers and Angels.
Both those teams have huge payrolls and are simply loaded. The Giants actually have the 6th highest team
payroll locked up in their starting pitching, so that is not much of an excuse for them; however, the A’s are
29th in the league. The Houston Astros, now in the American League West with the A’s, although projected
to lose over 100 games, is key to the AL West. How the A’s, Rangers, Angels, and improved Mariners fair
against the Astros will likely determine the fate of the AL West champion. Even though I am an A’s fan, it
is unlikely to find lightning in a bottle like they did last year. I think the A’s will fall short of the playoffs.
Everything worked for them last year. They had the “mojo” like no other team. The Giants are just too
efficient not to make the playoffs. They will get there. No matter the case, both the A’s and Giants will be
in the race ‘til the end.
Darin Wissner
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By: Brian Tanner
One of the benefits of growing up in the Modesto area is the easy accessibility of many
interesting destinations, including the Santa Cruz region. One of the jewels of the region is
Shadowbrook, a Capitola restaurant famous for its romantic ambience and stunning garden
surroundings.
A stone’s throw east of Santa Cruz, Capitola is a unique place. For many, the heart of the town
is the two-plus block beachfront village that includes a rich assortment of shops, galleries,
restaurants and beachfront rentals.
Although concentrated in just a few blocks, there are enough shops to keep even the
most ambitious shoppers satisfied. Restaurants include Pizza my Heart and the “original”
Margaritaville, which has a front seat view to the beautiful Venetian Hotel. Just up the hill from
the village and beach is Shadowbrook.
In an industry notorious for its lack of longevity, Shadowbrook is a standout for its 63-year
run. Originally a summer log cabin built in the 1920’s, the building went through a three-year
renovation to open as Shadowbrook in 1947. Since then, Shadowbrook has earned a reputation
as a top destination restaurant, earning several awards along the way including the “most
romantic restaurant”, “best service”, as well as regional awards for “best restaurant”.
Upon arriving at Shadowbrook, one is awed by the setting. This begins in the parking lot
where guests are greeted by the vintage cable car that carries us down the hillside to the main
entrance. Added in 1958, the cable car has become a lasting symbol of Shadowbrook. The
cable car’s slow hillside decent reveals an interwoven landscape of gardens, waterfalls, and fernlined trails bordered by Soquel Creek.
The multi-level restaurant includes several separate dining areas, each with its own distinct
ambience, including: the Greenhouse, with a view of the creek, the cozy Wine Cellar, and the
Garden Room, the Fireplace Room with a hanging balcony, the Main Dining Room, the Redwood
Room, the informal Rock Room Lounge, and the Owner’s Private Dining Room.
Shadowbrook’s American cuisine menu offers a variety of fares, including several fresh seafood
entrees, meat dishes as well as a number of pasta and vegetarian offerings. The restaurant
supports local growers with a number of seasonal offerings.
There are a number of starters, soups and salads with the main menu’s entrées from the $21.95
Grilled Tofu Soba to the $32.95 Petite Filet Mignon with Scampi. A kid’s menu offers entrees
at $8.95. Appetizers range from the $8.95 Quattor Crostini to the $11.95 Maryland Soft Shell
Crab Tempura. For the budget conscious, the more informal Rock Room Lounge offers several
sandwiches and pizzas in the $11 to $15 range. The lounge’s entrees include the $14.95
Quesadilla up to the $29.95 Slow-Roasted Certified Angus Prime Rib.
Heading the kitchen is Ashley Hosmer. A graduate of the California Culinary Academy and the
Le Cordon Bleu Program, the locally raised Hosmer spent years as Shadowbrook’s sous chef.
The restaurant is open seven days a week but only serves dinner, beginning at 5:00 on
weekdays and 4:00 on weekends. If you’re planning to visit after a day at the beach, make
sure you bring a change of clothes, as the dress code is “casual to dressy.” On weekends,
Shadowbrook’s Rock Room Lounge offers live jazz and easy listening.
The restaurant recommends reservations two-weeks in advance on average for weekends and
three or four days for weekdays. Located at 1750 Wharf Road, Capitola, the restaurant can be
reached at (800) 975-1511 or (831) 475-1511.
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Borra
Vineyards
Borra Vineyards traces its roots in Lodi three generations and the roots go even further back
to a small town in Italy. Stephen J. Borra is owner and winemaker for Borra Vineyards, but
the foundation of the winery goes back a hundred years ago to his maternal grandfather.
Over a century ago, Steve’s grandfather, Giuseppe Manassero, embarked on a journey from
Carrú, Italy, to begin a new life. He made his way to Lodi, California, where he set out to
create something that reminded him of la dolce vita in Italy. And with Italy as his muse, he
planted the grapevine cuttings for what was to become a beloved family tradition that has
grown into the family business.
Soon, Giovenale Borra made the journey from Benevagiena, Italy and settled in Lodi near his
friend Giuseppe, followed by his wife, and son Stephen Paul. Giovenale, a barber by trade,
soon moved the family to Redwood City where he settled and operated Joe’s Barbershop. But
his son loved visiting the farm in Lodi, and his passion for farming grew there as well and
during his visits to Lodi, he met Lucille Manassero.
Giuseppe’s daughter, Lucille, was born and grew up on the property of the current home of
Borra Vineyards. Lucille was the youngest of five children. Stephen and Lucille married and
the young couple settled on a nearby ranch in Lockeford. It was not long before Stephen Paul
and Lucille were raising a family – and a vineyard – of their own. Stephen and Lucille raised
two children on the family ranch and their only son, Stephen Juvenal Borra, is the current
owner of Borra Vineyards.
Steve’s wife, Beverly Bowman, was also born on Armstrong Road, directly across the street
from the winery today. After marrying in 1966, Steve & Bev saved enough money to follow in
his family’s footsteps by buying the home and the remaining 30 acres of the family ranch on
Armstrong Road, the birthplace of his mother and the spot where his parents had met. It was
more than a piece of land, or a vineyard, it was a piece of his family’s heritage—one that he
could carefully leave to his children and grandchildren.
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Stephen J. began making wine for his family in 1967 and the results were quite good. After
nearly a decade of success, Steve formally started Borra Vineyards. The winery was bonded
in 1975, producing Barbera and Carignane wines from their grapes in Lodi.
In 1992, the Borra family purchased 200 acres of ideal vineyard property that runs along
the north bank of the Mokelumne River. Now called the Gill Creek Ranch, the vineyard’s
terroir produces some of the finest varietals that flourish in the Clements Hills area of the
Lodi Appellation. The hills of this region receive an extra dose of the cooling winds from San
Francisco Bay and the grapes have a freshness of flavor that makes this among the most
popular and renowned sub-appellations in Lodi.
Today, the winery is still located at the Armstrong Road ranch site. They have available a wide
variety of wines to please the most wine savvy consumer. The desire to grow grapes and
produce wine now runs four generations deep on both sides of the Borra family with a passion
that seems to grow stronger with each new era.
The Borra’s continue to live at the home ranch on Armstrong Road flanked by their grown
children and their families on nearby, adjacent ranches. They invite you to join them at their
home ranch in Lodi to taste their new generation of wines and share a toast to the amazing
history that went into creating their favorite wines. Enjoy!
Bora Cellars
1301 East Armstrong Road
Lodi, CA 95242
Tasting Room
209-368-2446
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Finding a decent place to eat in a big city like San Francisco can be a challenge for those who are
visiting. I came across a very interesting and informative TV show where three people talk about local
favorite places to dine. After they try the restaurant that one person recommends the others share their
opinion and discuss their dining experience and why they should or shouldn’t dine at that particular
restaurant.
Check Please! covers different kinds of food from home-cooked meals reminding you of home to the
most absolutely wonderful tastes and smells that you could ever imagine. The host of the show is
Leslie Sbrocco, an award winning author, speaker and wine consultant, who makes it fun to explore
new kinds of foods. Sbrocco is also a contributor to numerous online and print publications such as; the
Oprah magazine, Woman’s Day, Coastal Living, Good House Keeping and so much more. Sbocco’s
writing and enthusiasm on food and wine has been enjoyed by thousands of people. Prior to that,
Sbrocco has also been respected by judges at the largest wine competitions both in domestic and
global organizations including the Concours Mondial in San Francisco and the International Wine and
Spirits competitions in Los Angeles.
This show is so much better than Man vs. Food. Check Please! has been around since 2006 and has
aired ever since and is doing a great job at it. Check Please! gets about 300,000 viewers at every
showing and is becoming more and more popular each day. If you are interest in watching Check
Please! you can watch it during the following show times listed below.
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