By Kaye Cloutman Gourmet’d out!?? I’ve often been asked by a lot of people for  modestly priced places to eat in Napa and I’m happy to say that I finally found one yesterday. BISTRO SABOR on first street – their food was totally off the hook and the customer service – priceless! Ariel Ceja (and the rest of the Ceja family) has made hospitality an art form. The great thing about it too is that if you feel guilty for indulging (believe me, you won’t be able to help it), there’s salsa dancing until 1:30 am to burn those calories away! Top picks are the carnitas and salmon tacos, and ceviche...

By Annabelle Pericin Photography by Quinn Ung  Besides being the state’s capital, Sacramento is centrally located about 90 minutes from San Francisco, 1 hour from Napa and just under 2 hours from Lake Tahoe. There are hidden gems and rising stars coming out of this town. While in Sacramento, here are a few to discover: Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters Besides getting a great cup of espresso, this authentic New Zealand style coffee house located downtown is much more. They are true coffee enthusiasts! Relocating from New Zealand, owners Andy and Edie Baker brought their passion for coffee to Sacramento when they were...

Images by VCrown Photography This trendsetting Chef whose avant-garde gourmet Mediterranean dishes have been described as “the work of a true Thalassocrat” has earned him 3 Michelin Stars. Quique Dacosta’s dishes are founded in the superiority of their essential ingredients, all locally-sourced from within 75km of his eponymous restaurant in Dénia, Alicante Province of Spain. Following the closure of El bulli, Dacosta has become a standard-bearer for a new generation of restaurateurs creating modern, forward-looking new dishes to tantalize even the most adventurous palate.   Location: Quique Dacosta Country: Spain City: 03700...