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12 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM 41 {punchline} Peninsula Culture 27 Paw Patrol 34 Diary of a Dog: Riesling 36 Perfect Shot {due west} Travel & Wellness 41 Songwriters in Paradise 48 A Day in Los Altos IN EVERY ISSUE 16 Editor’s Note 18 Sloane Citron 21 QuickPUNCH PHOTOGRAPHY: PAULETTE PHLIPOT / COURTESY OF MARGARET AUSTIN PHOTO / COURTESY OF EVERETT ZURAW / JOHANNA HARLOW 92 61 94 77 {food coloring} Eats, Drinks & Scoops 61 Passage to India 68 Turkish Delights 72 The Beat on Your Eats {home & design} Style and Substance 77 Family-First Design 84 In Stitches {punchout} 92 Where Learning Takes Off {landmark} 98 Double-Decker Bus COVER: PHOTOGRAPHY BY PAULETTE PHLIPOT (PAGE 68) {february 2024} contents
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16 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM or a historic home’s backstory to current art exhibits and newly opened restaurants. That’s why it felt like a perfect fit when I was offered the chance to try my hand at the communitybuilding work that outgoing PUNCH Editorial Director Sheri Baer has so nimbly accomplished with Publisher Sloane Citron over the past five years. Sharing the stories of the artists and entrepreneurs, volunteers and makers, chefs and scholars, immigrants and old-timers who make up the Peninsula’s vibrant and diverse community is a passion project I’m eager to take on. Even after spending most of my life here, I still have so much more to learn. I’m embarrassed to admit that I’ve yet to visit the Hiller Aviation Museum. After reading Senior Editor Johanna Harlow’s playful take on the San Carlos landmark and its amazing flying machines, it’s going to the top of my must-see list. (Page 92) I find the Peninsula’s evolving dining scene endlessly fascinating, not just for its delicious options but as a way to savor the cultural heritage, flavors and aesthetics of chefs and restaurateurs from all over the world. If you’ve got a sweet spot for baklava, come along as we pop into Oklava, a traditional Turkish coffee shop. (Page 68) And there’s no need for a passport to tour India’s myriad regional cuisines at ROOH Palo Alto. (Page 61) For inspiration at home and away, get a front-row seat to the intimate musical performances at SIP Napa Valley (Page 41), envision yourself living in the sleek, uncluttered interiors created by family-friendly designer Cathie Hong (Page 77) and admire the confluence of art and advocacy with environmentally informed artwork by Linda Gass. (Page 84) All this and more awaits you in this month’s issue. So let’s dive right in! Andrea andrea@punchmonthly.com {editor’s note} test,” and never betrayed the slightest interest in moving back to San Francisco. Most mornings, he’d step out the back door, look around and declare it “another beautiful day in paradise.” Then he’d head into the yard to pick some raspberries for his cereal, or check the progress of his beloved apricot tree. As a teen, I’d roll my eyes at his unabashed boosterism, but looking back, I can agree that it was a pretty idyllic place to grow up. Our block, a mix of young families and retirees, had no shortage of playmates for me and my siblings. Nearly perfect weather was a given, the pleasantly warm days spent climbing trees, riding bikes and running through sprinklers with neighborhood friends. I think I was in my 20s when I realized that the lemons on our bushy backyard tree were the Meyers prized by chefs and bakers. Sure, they tasted a million times better than grocery store lemons, but it didn’t occur to me that they were special, since I’d never seen anyone pay for them. On the Peninsula, you could get Meyer lemons for free by the bagful from a neighbor if you didn’t have an overproducing tree of your own. After I left for college, I started to appreciate all the things I’d taken for granted, from the sweet Hetch Hetchy water flowing through our taps to the breathtaking spring wildflower display in Edgewood Park and windwhipped Saturdays spent out on the Bay in my dad’s little sailboat. That sense of appreciation for this special place only grew as my husband and I raised our daughter here on the Peninsula, exploring parks, playgrounds and zoos when she was little, then visiting museums, tide pools, hiking trails and downtown shops. As a longtime local journalist, most recently as the editor of The Almanac, which covers Menlo Park, Atherton, Woodside and Portola Valley, I can’t stop myself from playing tour guide when we’re out. I helplessly spill details on everything from the fight to save Moffett Field’s Hangar One Greetings PUNCH readers, I’m the new editorial director, Andrea Gemmet! While I’m new to PUNCH, I’m not new to the area. I count myself among the rare breed of those who were born on the Peninsula and never left. I grew up here because my mother, a newlywed East Coast transplant, couldn’t bear San Francisco’s fog. The omnipresent gray gloom didn’t seem to faze my father, who was born and raised in the City, but after a couple of years living in Park Merced, she’d had it. Mom hopped in the car and drove down the Peninsula until blue skies appeared, and, failing to find anyone willing to show apartments to a woman unaccompanied by her husband, she kept going south until she found an accommodating landlord in Redwood City. My dad quickly adapted to the sunshine in a city that boasts “climate best by government
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18 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM {sloane citron} bedrooms and an additional two single bedrooms. The suite, with a huge living area and balcony, is best for us because that provides a play space for the kids. I wake up last (around 8:30) and walk out to pillow fights, couch jumping and breakfast crumbs everywhere. Someone (who knows who) goes down to the cabanas long before I awake (the first kids usually get up by 6:00) and saves us three spots overlooking the ocean. Then around 9:00, everyone packs up and the party moves down to the beach, where the rest of the day is spent ordering drinks and food, chasing children and swimming (actually, I’m the only one who swims; the others “play”) in the myriad of pools and hot tubs. Before there were grandkids to play with, I would go find a chair, read for 10 minutes, get burned and be done. Now it is so much better. As the resident “Saba” to the seven little kids, I play in the sand, walk down to the ocean to let the waves attack us, go splashing in the kiddie pool, hunt for seashells, look for whales, play catch, go to the room to get something left behind and generally have a good time. It is a far cry from my earlier experiences, and I enjoy myself. I know that I’m lucky for the opportunity to have these vacations and now I’m luckier still because I have some pretty sweet little kids to play with (along with seven wonderful children and children-in-law). One afternoon, lying in a shady cabana, I thought for a moment about seeing if there were any museums to visit, but then I felt a tug on my swim trunks by a rowdy four-year-old who wanted to go back into the waves for the fifth time that day. A better idea, far, far better. For several years now, my family has traveled to Cabo over the winter break. Each year, our number seems to increase (as my grandkids multiply) so that this year our count was 16. Since I’m not a fan of sand, sun or ocean, I have begrudgingly gone along, playing the role of the good sport for the chance to spend time with my children and, increasingly, my grandchildren. If I had my druthers, we’d go somewhere where we could tour museums, study traditional architecture or visit old bookshops. But the rest of the family seems more interested in imbibing piña coladas on lounge chairs while staring at the ocean (and the many vendors selling their goods). Until this year, and I say this honestly, I did not know the name of the resort that we religiously settled into on this annual excursion. Since people would ask and I could never answer, I made a point of learning that we go to Cabo Azul. And I also learned that Cabo Azul is in San José del Cabo, not Cabo San Lucas. I also made it a point to remember that the funky yet exquisite garden retreat where we go for a meal or two is called Flora Farms. This lack of knowledge, including when we go, how long we stay and when we return, is courtesy of my children, who do absolutely all the arranging. My daughters, Arielle and Talia, take care of the hotel bookings, transportation, Flora Farms, meals, ancillary food and such, while my son, Josh and his wife Adara, experts in air travel, book the tickets. Finally, if we are lucky, my son Coby travels all the way from Tel Aviv to join us. Sometime in November, they send me an email with the dates, and I put it on my calendar. I show up at the airport and like a small child, hand over my passport to my daughter-in-law Adara, who goes to the counter to check us in. The ticket agent eventually calls my name to match me to my passport and I smile and raise my hand. That is my sole responsibility, and one that I seem to be able to handle. While I am naturally a leader, given that this is not my vacation per se and that there are 16 people—several with strong opinions—I have learned that keeping my mouth shut is the best, easiest and safest course of action. I don’t venture an opinion on anything if I can help myself— not what or where to eat, not if we are deciding to walk downtown, not even choosing what to order at a restaurant. I, as they say, go with the flow. Though sometimes I have to hold myself back, I find this whole concept of letting go somewhat liberating, except to my ego. This last trip we flew Alaska Airlines. Fortunately, the plane was filled with families, so the screaming from my group of little ones was hardly noticed. The flight, especially when compared to my travels to Israel, is quick. One of the reasons my kids like going south instead of, say, to Hawaii, is that the time only changes by one hour, which makes it much easier on the parents and their children, who are all five and under. At Cabo Azul (see, I remember the name of the place we stay) we get a large suite with three surrender to the waves
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PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM 21 FEBRUARY 2024 + 29 DAYS + AN EXTRA DAY! + OUR 67TH ISSUE {quickpunch} Start Up + Sixty years ago on February 7, The Beatles arrived for their first U.S. visit. + Celebrate Honest Abe’s 215th birthday on February 12 (George’s is the 22nd). + Will your secret admirer sweetly send you a card on February 14? + Earth orbits the sun in 365.24 days, hence a leap year every four years. Venture Out + SAVOR chocolate tastings and boozy hot cocoa at downtown Los Altos’ Valentine’s Choco-Stroll on February 10. + KICK OFF Chinese New Year with the Red Panda Acrobats on February 11 at Belle Haven Library in Menlo Park. + APPRECIATE Jennifer Roberts Almodova’s untamable wildflower paintings at M Stark Gallery in Half Moon Bay before February 24. The cold days of February invite brisk walks, hot beverages and warming fires. There is something magical about standing next to a roaring flame with a cup of something delicious in your hands, a coziness to the whole experience that you just can’t find on a hot July day. We only have two seasons on the Peninsula and are lucky there’s enough depth in each one so we can revel in their spirit. While Valentine’s Day on the 14th may seem contrived, it is a good time to make sure the people we love know it and to remember that love is all you need. “Though February is short, it is filled with lots of love and sweet surprises.” —Charmaine J. Forde welcome back
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24 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM {quickpunch} What’s your favorite zoo animal name? Aigon, the one-eyed raccoon, pronounced “eye-gone.” So what really goes on after-hours? Any animal hijinks? One early morning, I found all six flamingos going round and round the hand-washing station, keeping the automatic sprayers activated. Those rascals even figured out how to open the elevator. What traits make for a good zookeeper? A good zookeeper needs to enjoy interacting with humans as much as animals. We are there to share the love for these animals and to create generations of humans who will care to protect them in their natural world. Who has your vote for cutest animal couple at the zoo? Without question, Violet and Fern, the African spoonbills. Those two girls are like ladies you would like to sit down and have tea with. What’s the most unexpected thing you’ve had to do for your job? Early in my career at the zoo, I was by myself and had to give medication, by injection, to our especially large snake. You have to just straighten your spine and do what needs to be done. Where are your favorite go-to spots on the Peninsula? True Food Kitchen at Stanford Shopping Center and The Market at Edgewood. We get our produce for the animals there and they have wonderful food to enrich the zookeepers. THE Q & A LEE HARPER What do you consider a must-do on your bucket list? I’m living the dream. What’s new at the zoo these days? We’ve been incubating ibis and hand-raising them. It’s been thrilling to raise the babies from eggs and then be involved in training them. How do you recharge your batteries at the end of the day? A long drive home, along the coast. I live south of Half Moon Bay, near San Gregorio. Then diving into a pile of purring felines when I arrive home. We understand you have a soft spot for Edward, the African spurred tortoise? Oh Edward! I love him too much! There’s a communication I feel with him that runs so deep in my heart. What’s the wildest thing you’ve ever done? Pulling up a huge alligator from the bottom of a deep pool while doing a life-check in the middle of winter. What’s something people are always surprised to learn about you? That I used to fly on a wire, like Peter Pan, for a living. I was employed doing character work in film, commercials and live events for the majority of my life. Do you have a personal motto? Leap and the net will appear. The Palo Alto Junior Zoo’s animal care specialist and ambassador shares the wildest thing she’s ever done, why she loves a certain tortoise and what goes on after all the visitors go home.
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28 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM {punchline} Wrongdoers beware: those who underestimate K9 Elvis will soon be singing “Jailhouse Rock.” When this Belgian Malinois and his handler Officer Jason Chice are on the scene, it’s only a matter of time before they track down their quarry. “We’ve been partners since 2020,” says Jason of the San Mateo Police Department K9 Unit. Back in elementary school, Jason recalls a friend’s father showing up with his canine partner for a class demonstration. The memory stuck with him. “The only thing I’ve ever wanted to do working for a police department was be a K9 officer,” shares Jason, who previously worked as an ambulance driver. As a dual-purpose patrol dog, Elvis’ skillful performance results from hundreds of hours of training with his handler. “Criminal apprehension is his primary focus,” Jason explains. This includes practice with decoys: courageous men and women clad in protective bite suits willing to face the sharp end of a dog. Dual-purpose K9s don’t just protect police officers. They learn to track people. Some can find guns, while others, like Elvis, sniff out drugs. But before any of this, Elvis hung out at home with Jason
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30 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM {punchline} and his family, which includes six other pet dogs. “It’s building that bond like you would with a regular dog,” Jason says of this foundational training. “They get to know who feeds them. They get to know who’s taking care of them… It’s them knowing that, ‘Hey, I can rely on you. You’re part of my pack now.’” He adds, “I don’t think a lot of people know that. They’re part of our family. They’re part of our lives. He is truly a partner.” So what does a typical day on the job currently look like for these two? “I don’t know if there’s anything ‘typical’ at work,” laughs Jason. But the day always starts with getting into uniform, as both handler and dog suit up in bulletproof vests. Jason and Elvis then head out to keep vigil over the east side of San Mateo. “We’re just on regular patrol like any other officer. The only difference for us is when there are alarm calls.” Whether it’s a burglary or an assault in progress, a stolen vehicle or officers in an altercation, Jason and Elvis are dispatched to the scene. “There are days where we are going from one end of the city to the other all day long,” Jason says, his upbeat attitude revealing no signs of fatigue. “On an ‘easier day,’ we’ll just patrol our city.” That includes keeping a presence at Bridgepointe Shopping Center: “That way, we deter any thefts from there.” What truly makes Elvis an asset to the police is his powerful nose. Here’s how Jason describes it: “When grandma’s cooking an apple pie, you smell the apple pie. That’s all you smell. When a dog walks into the room, they smell everything separately. They have 300 million olfactory receptors. They piece everything out: the sugar, everything that’s gone into the crust, the apples, the cinnamon. And they do that in a split second.”
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32 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM Except instead of dessert, they’re sniffing out drugs and guns. Some K9s are trained to detect gunpowder and gunshot residue, while drug dogs like Elvis can sniff out specific chemicals found in the big four: methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin and ecstasy. Jason holds up a plastic bone infused with a component of an illegal substance. He attaches it to the underside of the charred and smoky precinct barbecue, an odiferous object for a sensitive pooch. Yet, when Elvis comes on the scene, it takes him less than a minute to beeline for the bone. Once, on a tracking assignment, Elvis and Jason were called in to locate suspects who’d abandoned their car, split up and fled on foot, with officers muddling the scent. The outcome? “He found all three,” {punchline} support hotshot hounds smpdk9.org RECRUITING ROVER Like many Peninsula police departments, San Mateo partners with Redwood City’s Trident K9 Consulting, which handles K9 selections, mostly through breeders in Europe, as well as the training of dogs and their handlers. Temperament-wise, “They kind of match what we look for in an officer,” notes Jason. As for breeds? Typically, Jason sees Belgian Malinois and German shepherd recruits. However, other pups do make the cut. “I’ve been to places and seen a standard poodle used as a dual-purpose K9… I’ve seen pit bulls, I’ve seen Dobermanns.” Jason reports. Jason also oversees the San Mateo K9 unit’s nonprofit, which helps fund the purchase of new dogs, medical bills and care for retired K9s. What keeps the officer’s eye on the ball, or rather the job? “It sounds cliché, but one reason that I got into this line of work is to go out there and help people and make a difference.” As for Elvis? It’s all a big game. When he stays on task, he’s rewarded with his favorite ball and plenty of treats. “Whether they’re using their nose, whether they’re apprehending someone, it’s all fun for them,” Jason notes with an affectionate scratch behind his Malinois’ ear. “When they’re working, it’s playtime.”
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34 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM {punchline} calling all dogs If you’ve got quirky habits or a funny tale (or tail) to share, email hello@punchmonthly.com for a chance to share a page from your Diary of a Dog in PUNCH. I encounter, but I have yet to find a human I don’t want to meet, greet and, if possible, sit on. It seems I was born to be held and cuddled, and if you stop petting me, I will nudge your elbow until you begin again. If you visit my house, I will be on your lap before you know it, so just settle in and enjoy. I am almost 10 years old and, like the wine I am named after, I just get more golden and sweet every day. At 75 pounds, I am larger than your average Golden Retriever, which proved problematic for my first owner who lived in a very small San Francisco condo. Luckily for me, Sheryl and Lane invited me to live with them in Menlo Park. Now I have a yard for chasing squirrels, and we go on long walks around the neighborhood and in Portola Valley. I am not much interested in the other pups riesling DIARY OF A DOG photography by ROBB MOST
36 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM {punchline} PERFECT SHOT before the dawn Early risers, who throw off their blankets and brave the pre-dawn chill to venture outside, get to see things the rest of us lie-abeds don’t. For Palo Alto photographer Brian Krippendorf, a morning walk along Shoreline Lake in Mountain View offered this stunning view during the “blue hour” just before sunrise, as the deep, rich colors of the brightening sky are refracted on the rippling surface of the water. Image by Brian Krippendorf / @briankrippendorf
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PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM 41 NAPA GETAWAY songwriters in paradise {due west} words by SHERI BAER TRAVEL & WELLNESS PHOTOGRAPHY: COURTESY OF EVERETT ZURAW
42 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM {due west} Raised in a musical family in South Carolina, Patrick moved to Nashville in his early 20s, where “in the round” shows are embedded in the culture. At hundreds of small venues, including the legendary Bluebird Cafe, a handful of songwriters take the stage together to swap songs and tell stories. “In country and pop music, probably less than half of the songs are written by the actual performer who sings the song,” estimates Patrick. “This lends itself to really getting into the details of why a song was written—you actually hear the genesis of the idea.” Years later, after bringing along some songwriting pals to a show It’s just this side of midnight on a Wednesday in Napa Valley. Shadows flicker on the cozy front porch of St. Helena’s Harvest Inn, cast by twinkle lights and fire pit flames. “Because I’m in love with you, I want to see you dance again…” The lilting voice of singersongwriter Lauren Jenkins carries into the air, accompanied on guitar and vocals by her husband, singer-songwriter Patrick Davis. “Because I’m still in love with you on this Harvest Moon…” croons back Patrick, as guests relax into glasses of wine and sway to the Neil Young classic transformed into a spine-tingling serenade. ABOVE: SIP founder Patrick Davis accompanying his wife, singer-songwriter Lauren Jenkins, at a Harvest Inn late-night porch party. PHOTOGRAPHY: COURTESY OF EVERETT ZURAW The setting is Songwriters in Paradise—SIP, for short. And this after-hours gathering isn’t even the main attraction. Over the course of a long weekend, an immersive celebration of music, wine, food and friendship unfolds, anchored by intimate, private performances at acclaimed Napa wineries. Patrick, SIP’s founder and mastermind, has written songs for the likes of Jimmy Buffett, Darius Rucker, Jewel and Alabama, as well as performs with his own band, Patrick Davis and the Midnight Choir.
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44 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM PHOTOGRAPHY: COURTESY OF EVERETT ZURAW / COURTESY OF HARVEST INN in the Bahamas, Patrick recognized the rarity of “Bluebird-style” performances. That led to launching Songwriters in Paradise, an annual festival series that expanded out from the Bahamas to include Napa, Sonoma and Cabo San Lucas. “People already love these places,” he notes. “We’re just giving them an excuse to go there.” With only 150 passes, SIP is the antithesis of a sold-out stadium show. “My idea with SIP is to make it super exclusive, super intimate,” Patrick says. “It’s a higher ticket price, but that’s what lends itself to the beauty of the entire experience. You are really a part of it.” Self-servingly, Patrick admits, SIP also offers the chance to make music and have fun with his friends. “I’ve been in Nashville for 20+ years, and it’s just my little black book of all my buddies,” he grins. “We feel so grateful to be together, and that camaraderie ties into what you feel when you’re with us.” Which begs the question, do you have to be a diehard country music fan to fully appreciate SIP? “It’s not just country,” Patrick stresses. “Sure, Tim Nichols is gonna play you huge country hits, but this is Americana, so the overall thing is just really good music.” And wine, of course. In Napa Valley, rotating hosts include Silver Oak, Alpha Omega, Brasswood Cellars and Charles Krug. With the Harvest Inn serving as official home base, shuttles pull up to transport guests to each evening’s venue, where hearty appetizers and libations await. On this particular night at Frank Family Vineyards, attendees and songwriters intermingle around high-top tables, relishing woodfired pizzas, tasty sliders and a selection of wines by the glass. Then the party moves into Frank Family’s majestic Barrel Room for two rounds of performances. Once the music starts, utter respect is paid to the songwriters on stage. “The music is really what drives it,” emphasizes Patrick, who kicks off the evening with Jedd Hughes and Chris ABOVE: SIP performers Charles Esten, Lauren Jenkins and Gabe Dixon sharing the stage at Alpha Omega; St. Helena’s Harvest Inn is an eight-acre resort surrounded by towering redwood trees and vineyard views. {due west}
46 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM {due west} Belbuda. “Not everybody’s gonna want to be shushed if they talk. It’s for people who expect the best from their music and the best from their wine.” As each artist takes the spotlight, there’s storytelling, ribbing, laughter, reflections. What cumulatively emerges is a snapshot of a songwriter’s life. “The odds of being successful in this business are like being an NFL quarterback,” observes Patrick in a pause between songs. His longtime friend Jedd nods: “You’ve got to love the music business to do this.” The second set brings Tim Nichols, Django Walker and James Otto to the stage. “You think you know where your song is going to go, and like kids, they just go their own way,” quips Tim, before launching into “Heads Carolina, Tails California,” his megahit song made famous by Jo Dee Messina. After the performances wrap up, shuttle buses retrace the route back to the Harvest Inn. Set amid towering redwood trees with vineyard views, the enchanting resort tightly partners with SIP Napa. There’s no requirement to stay here, but as Patrick points out, “It’s gonna really elevate your experience when you’re running into the same people at breakfast that you saw at two in the morning on the porch.” Speaking of which, as more wine is served and nibbles laid out, the now fully-blended group settles in by the fire pits. Guitars get passed around, setting the scene for SIP’s epic late-night porch parties. Patrick says he can almost hear what guests are thinking: “This is crazy. These guys are actually hanging out and playing songs and drinking with us after the show.” It’s a good ol’ singalong with an impromptu playlist. Elton John. Bob Dylan. Van Morrison. John Denver. Describes Patrick, “We can go, ‘American Pie’? I think I remember it. I haven’t played it in 20 years. All right, let’s do it.’” Sure enough, singer-songwriter-actor Charles Esten (Deacon Claybourne from TV’s Nashville series) is the one to start strumming. “A long, long time ago…” he begins, and by the time he reaches the chorus, everyone is singing, “Bye-bye, Miss American Pie…” PHOTOGRAPHY: COURTESY OF EVERETT ZURAW / COURTESY OF JOHN BEDELL PHOTOGRAPHY more sips by day HALL WINES ST. HELENA - Unrivaled blend of wine, design and contemporary art. AXR NAPA VALLEY - Elevated tour and tasting at historic estate in a redwood grove. TRINCHERO NAPA VALLEY - Distinct, tailored experiences featuring a range of vintages. play & stay SIP Napa 2024 + April 18-21 SIP Healdsburg 2024 + July 24-27 songwritersinparadise.com harvestinn.com Go bold at Bistro Vida and opt for the
48 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM {due west} VISIT a day in los altos words by JOHANNA HARLOW Sleepy Los Altos is stirring. This tranquil town rooted in an agricultural history of apricot orchards and idyllic summer cottages is blossoming into a lively destination. Home to the world’s first consumer flying car showroom and birthplace of Apple (AKA Steve Job’s garage), it has seen its share of innovation but maintains its small-town charm with scarcely a chain store in sight. The downtown hosts a number of charming events, like First Fridays and a pet parade every May featuring residents’ dogs, cats, chickens, turtles and even worms. PHOTOGRAPHY: COURTESY OF GINO DE GRANDIS / COURTESY OF SARA SCROGGINS FANCY FARE With a thriving foodie scene, Los Altos boasts a bounty of fantastic restaurants. ASA serves upscale American fare in a sophisticated space where schools of metal fish swim across its rippling, textured wallpaper. Start with a craft cocktail and ruby-red slices of satisfyingly marbled jamón ibérico while you strategize mains. Try the Argentine steak, thick and tender with an understated chimichurri sauce, or the coq au vin, a halfchicken braised in a rich red wine so tender the first bite will make you melt. Perhaps you’ve already heard the buzz about State Street Market, a food hall for elevated street bites. With something for everyone, diners choose from smashburgers and salads to ramen and ravioli to curry and kebabs. Live music and merlot flow on “Wine Down Wednesdays,” when Murdoch’s Bar sells bottles of vino at half-price. If you prefer a sit-down dining experience, check out its anchor tenant, Cetrella, serving Mediterranean and California coastal cuisine. Tableside travelers will love the hot new Greek spot Barbayani Taverna down the street. Its
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50 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM {due west} whitewashed interior with brilliant blue accents and wicker lights whisks guests off to the shores of Santorini. Or sample an array of small plates at sushi spot Sumo Japanese Restaurant, which sends food sailing down a conveyor belt in little gondolas. SHOP TALK Time to hit the shops. If your meal inspired you to whip up your own culinary masterpiece, stock up on cast iron pans, cutlery and culinary gadgets at Cook’s Junction. But if you’re more ardent ABOVE (clockwise): A lovely day outside State Street Market; Decorative pillow from Cranberry Scoop; A look inside His & Her Rocks’ new art gallery on Main Street, right down the road from its shop. PHOTOGRAPHY: COURTESY OF STATE STREET MARKET / COURTESY OF HIS & HER ROCKS / COURTESY OF CRANBERRY SCOOP about fashion than filet mignon, enter Alys Grace, a cheery women’s clothing boutique full of floral dresses, velvet blazers and swishy satin skirts. For accessories to match your new ensemble, stop by Smythe and Cross Fine Jewelry. Offering elegant pieces shimmering with jewels for the ladies, they also stock suave cufflinks and Tateossian leather bracelets for the gents. For a different kind of stone, His & Her Rocks sells a geologist’s treasure trove of citrine, agates and crystals as well as wooden animal sculptures imported from Bali. For the kids, find toys and stuffed friends at Cheeky Monkey or that next great read at Linden Tree Books. Plant parents will want to stock up on pots and ponytail palms at Chinelo Design, while those looking for stationery and seasonal home décor should find their way to Cranberry Scoop, a local institution since the 1970s. ADDITIONAL EATS + Aurum: Innovative Indian cuisine in a brightly-colored space. + Pho Cabin: Cozy up to piping hot bowls of soup in a woodsy interior. + Hiroshi: Luxury omakase restaurant serving rare ingredients. + Urfa Bistro: Classic Mediterranean food in a dining room adorned with tapestries. + State of Mind Public House and Pizzeria: Run by a family of pizza enthusiasts. Winner of World’s Best Non-Traditional Pizza. + Rustic House Oyster Bar: Seafood in a rustic-chic space. + Red Berry Coffee: Homey coffee shop featuring local artists and live music. + Amandine: Swanky cocktail lounge with travel-themed drinks.
A s an icon of Downtown Los Altos since the 1970s, Cranberry Scoop continues to bring the most unique and modern gifts to the community. Once started as an antique store by Hope Higbee has since evolved into the gift boutique store that locals love. We carry some unique, and difficult to find brands, such as Baggallini, Michel Design Works and Beekman 1802. We have the largest, most unique gift selection in our area, with items such as bags, greeting cards, lotions, soaps, candles, stuffed animals, jewelry, accessories, facial masks and much more! Whether you’re looking for classic soaps and lotions, modern accessories, home or personal gifts, you’re sure to find what you need when you visit Cranberry Scoop. Ask Ellen for gift ideas and suggestions if you’re not sure what to get. And of course, remember to pick up a little something for yourself while you’re here! Your Neighborhood Gift Boutique, located in the heart of Downtown Los Altos. Monday 10:00 - 5:00 Tuesday - Friday 10:00 - 6:00 Saturday 10:00 - 5:30 Sunday 11:00 - 4:00 (650) 948-2554 ellen@thecranberryscoop.com 295 State Street Los Altos, CA 94022
52 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM PHOTOGRAPHY: COURTESY OF ENCHANTE HOTEL / COURTESY OF CHRISTIAN PIZZIRANI - LOS ALTOS STAGE COMPANY {due west} It’s a great way to find out about the many inhabitants who’ve called the region home—from indigenous peoples and Mexican land grantees to early California settlers and apricot growers. The property also boasts a preserved windmill and the J. Gilbert Smith House, a historic Craftsman-style farmhouse turned gallery. STAY A SPELL Want to make a weekend of it? Enchanté Boutique Hotel doesn’t offer cookie-cutter rooms. Instead, each abode at this French chateau-inspired destination has a personal touch. With themed rooms ranging from Madame Curie to Marie Antoinette, Musique de l’Opera to Tour de France, the hotel curates artifacts to match. Expect framed sheet music, old world portrait paintings, tapestries, a myriad of chandeliers and exceptional attention to detail. Campagne One Main, the Napoleon-themed bistro and bar downstairs, displays handpicked artifacts from the French military including an authentic bicorn hat. Hotel guests recieve a complimentary glass of wine and appetizer plate in the evening and a made-to-order breakfast each morning. WONDER & WANDER Take time to engage your artful side at MADSEN, a collaboration between sculptor Oleg Lobykin and Byington Vineyard & Winery. You can sip chardonnay and admire Oleg’s organically shaped stone sculptures, but in Los Altos, art flourishes outside gallery walls as well. Downtown features a number of murals, so you never know when you might turn a corner and encounter giant peonies or monarchs the size of people. How about a performance? Let Los Altos Stage Company entertain you with one of their latest productions. The 99-seat Bus Barn Theater is the kind of intimate venue that allows the audience to truly enter into the world of the characters. You can take in nature’s show at the Redwood Grove Nature Preserve with six acres of trees, observation decks and a rose garden. If you’re interested in learning about the town’s past, let Los Altos History Museum fill you in.
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A PUNCH PROMOTION The Peninsula is fortunate to have excellent, highly respected summer programs for our children. These schools and their offerings present a great opportunity for parents to find the perfect summer program for their children. Enjoy learning a bit more about these distinguished, well-known and admired schools. SCHOOLS & SUMMER PROGRAMS Stratford School | Preschool through grade 8 Stratford Preparatory | Grade 9 through grade 12 Campuses throughout the Bay Area Find a campus near you at stratfordschools.com “Summer@Stratford...This is the place where EPIC MOMENTS happen!” We’ve designed the perfect camp for your child, complete with all the fun, enriching activities they love, and the important safety measures and flexible hours you expect. And with many options to choose from, campers will have endless, EPIC MOMENT experiences to keep them engaged and excited all summer long. Summer@Stratford where campers can enjoy sports and games, exciting STEM projects, arts, crafts, music, dance, drama and so much more. Just wait until you see what epic moments they’re capable of! Find out more by visiting us online at stratfordschools.com/summer. The Harker School | Pre-Kindergarten through High School Upper School, 500 Saratoga Ave., San Jose Middle School, 4525 Union Ave., San Jose Lower School, 4300 Bucknall Rd., San Jose Harker Summer Programs summercampinfo@harker.org 408.553.5736 | harker.org Join us for a seriously smart (and fun) summer at Harker! Strong academics and rich and varied activities are hallmarks of a Harker summer. Tailor your summer with morning classes and afternoon activities such as swimming, sports, robotics and more! Chinese American International School (CAIS) Preschool–8th grade 3250 19th Avenue, San Francisco 415.865.6000 | cais.org A coed independent school serving preschool (ages 2-4) through eighth grade, CAIS was the first Mandarin immersion program in the United States. We are moving to 19th Avenue for the opening of the 2024-2025 school year on September 3, 2024. Convenient to the Peninsula, our best-in-class 5.4 acre new campus features abundant outdoor learning and play spaces, state-of-the-art athletic facilities, 455-seat theater, dance studio, painting studio, ceramics studio with kiln and more. Our mission is to inspire and empower learners to embrace Chinese, become their best selves, and contribute to a better world. We work to cultivate new generations of passionate, engaged and reflective learners who lead meaningful and impactful lives across languages and cultures. Learn more about our Mandarin immersion programs for the academic year and summer by visiting www.cais.org.
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