SOUTH BAY ACCENT OPENING LINES MORE THA3N 5YEARS OF EDITORIAL EXCELLENCE From the Editor Founder/Publisher It’s a newly hatched year and here we are, perched on the edge of spring and primed to say “so long” to a cold and soggy winter. So dig out from under the covers and prepare to reawaken mind, body and soul! First, we’ll ease gently onto the scene with a bit of indulgence. In “Relax! Refresh! Renew!” writer Kathy Chin Leong takes readers beyond the usual spa experience and into the realm of unconventional pampering. Hit the refresh button with a beer and cabernet immersion bath or a caviar facial; these and other sumptuous treatments await at three lavish resorts in Carmel, Big Sur and Napa Valley. Those heady thoughts of wine and caviar lead directly to “Ultimate Food Lover’s Guide,” a whimsical compendium of all things culinary-related, from A to Z. In this tasty feature, writer Pam Marino guides us from one letter to the next, beginning with A for arancini, stopping by J for chef Jeffrey Stout, N for nighttime noshes and finally Z for zepppole. Building up an appetite? Check out our Semiannual Dining Guide with 200 Dining Hot Spots. It’s a handy, all-inclusive resource, chockfull of trendy new places and longtime favorites—tons of great, nearby eateries from corner bistros to four-star restaurants. Tempting edibles aside, if you’ve resolved to get and stay fit in 2016, our story “Fitness Gurus” by Mary Ellen Hunt makes it a little easier to reach that goal. Here, you’ll meet two of the industry’s top experts who share their personal philosophies on fitness training and insider tips on how to maintain peak physical form throughout the year. And, education is always a hot topic in Silicon Valley, where brain-power is legendary and students of all ages enjoy exercising their sharp, young minds. In this issue, writer Susan Kerr delves into a fascinating educational movement: project-based learning. Read “Brave New Curriculum” and discover what this teaching theory means for 21st Century school-aged kids and their parents. The story leads off Learning to Excel, our well-respected semiannual guide to the area’s highest-rated private schools. Additionally, this special section includes Camp Central 2016, a must-have reference for parents anticipating the long days of summer. As always, our award-winning graphic design and editorial content appear in every feature and throughout these pages, including: Calendar, brimming with 150 ways to make the most of every day for the next two months; Spotlight, a visual parade of unique and exciting products; and Style, where eye-popping fashions foretell the latest looks. The sluggish days of winter are on the wane and a new season approaches; here’s to a rebirth of light hearts and soaring spirits, timeless harbingers of springtime! Donna Krey Senior Editor 4 South Bay Accent Sherran Lacey Senior Editor Donna Krey Creative Director Greg Silva Feature Editor Stephen Yafa Travel Editor Ludmilla Alexander Calendar Editor Jenna Nicholson Contributing Editors Susan Kerr Wendy Dunaway Wall Production Director Jerome Callens Ad Production Manager Lili Cao Advertising Coordinator Lorraine Gabbert Contributing Writers Mary Ellen Hunt Susan Kerr Kathy Chin Leong Pam Marino Contributing Photographers Chris Ayers Chris Schmauch Proofreader Anne Gelhaus Advertising Mitch La Crosse Accounting Manager Ruchi Gowda On The Cover Steamed Maine lobster from Old Port Lobster Shack photographed by Chris Schmauch Subscriber Services Subscription price in U.S.A. and possessions $20.00 (one year/six issues), $36.00 (two years/12 issues), $48.00 (three years/18 issues). Add $20.00 per year for foreign addresses. Single copy price $3.95. Back issues $5.95. Postage and handling $3.00. Advertising and Editorial Offices 950 S. Bascom Ave., Suite 3110 San Jose, California 95128 408/244-5100 • 408/244-9283 Fax info@southbayaccent.com SOUTH BAY ACCENT, 2015, Volume 38, Number 4, is published by Sher Publications, Inc. 950 Bascom Ave., San Jose, CA 95128. 408/244-5100. Sherran Lacey, President. Entire contents copyright SOUTH BAY ACCENT Magazine 2015©, by Sherr Publications, Inc., all rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. Nothing may be reproduced in whole or part without written permission from the publisher. The magazine assumes no responsibility for the return of unsolicited manuscripts.
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