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A familiar brand comes home, breakfast supplies the itinerary and the coast offers a softer landing for reluctant campers.
The New California · WEEK OF 2026-10-26Baby goats. Good bread. A little forward motion. →
Goatlandia leads a week of small pleasures, Sacramento curiosity and an ambitious Tahoe transport idea.
The New California · WEEK OF 2026-10-19Wine country puts on its boots. →
Rombauer’s fashion turn, Sergeant Ma on the waterfront and a little room for the unexpected.
The New California · WEEK OF 2026-10-12Texture, supper clubs and a different waterfront. →
A tufting exhibition, Old Skool Cafe and the Richmond stories worth bringing into a day out.
The New California · WEEK OF 2026-10-05A better kind of window shopping. →
McMullen on Maiden Lane, a Nikkei handroll detour and the Bay’s original delivery vehicle.