OPENING LINES MORE THA3N 5YEARS From the Editor A h, autumn…there’s a decided nip in the air with a whiff of wood smoke and wool. We love the season for its brisk mornings and cozy evenings; for its musky, outdoor scents and its reassuring comfort food. Here in the Bay Area, fall simply warms our hearts. 8 South Bay Accent So let’s toast the season—with a bracing cup of fresh-brewed tea. It’s now a beverage to be studied and enjoyed much like wine, and our timely feature “Steeped in Tea” by writer Kathy Chin Leong is brimming with details about tea shops in the region, as well as helpful tips on how to select flavors and conduct serious taste tests. Hot drinks make us think of freezing temperatures, mountain chalets and hordes of winter sports enthusiasts pondering the next best ski trip. Where to go for perfect, plentiful, heaven-sent powder? Travel editor Ludmilla Alexander answers the question in “Go for the Snow in Idaho.” Her story points the way to three great resorts a quick plane ride away. Whether it’s world-famous luxury at Sun Valley or wide open terrain at Schweitzer or an enticing mix of snow sports and big city action at Bogus Basin, each spot has its own appeal for a customized dream getaway. Those sticking close to home this season know there’s never a shortage of cool things to do in our own neck of the woods. Our feature “Secrets of the South Bay” by writer Pam Marino invites you to discover little-known facts, places and experiences that attest to Silicon Valley’s original—and often quirky—personality. Even longtime residents may be surprised at what’s around the corner! Further evidence that there’s always something new to do comes from our comprehensive Calendar, jam-packed with more than 150 fun-filled activities and events during the next two months. And if you prefer explorations of the culinary kind, dive into our all-inclusive Dining Guide with signature Best Bites. Here are spots to suit all your food moods, from buzzing new bistros to exclusive, four-star restaurants. Part of the area’s unique charm relates to the remarkable people who live and work here. In “Murder, Mayhem and Mystery in Silicon Valley,” writer Julie Vallone introduces us to Palo Alto author Keith Raffel, who understands just how compelling the valley is—in fact and fiction. His popular mystery-thrillers resonate with local readers who recognize the corporate characters, familiar settings and intriguing storylines that have filled Raffel’s life, and now inhabit his books. It’s never too early to get a jump on the coming holidays, and in this issue we again present our annual Pre-Season Holiday Guide—a gold mine for gifts, getaways, party facilities and more. And here’s another must-have resource: our annual Private Schools Open House Planner, offering useful, at-a-glance facts and figures about the region’s top schools—everything parents need to know to select the best fit for their students. So here’s to fall—a great time to plan a getaway, brew a cup of tea or curl up with a good book. Or a good magazine. Flip through our printed or digital (southbayaccent.com) edition and savor the season. Donna Krey Senior Editor SOUTH BAY ACCENT Founder/Publisher Sherran Lacey Senior Editor Donna Krey Creative Director Greg Silva Production Director Jerome Callens Contributing Editors Stephen Ellison Wendy Dunaway Wall Travel Editor Ludmilla Alexander Calendar Editor Wendy Dunaway Wall Advertising Coordinator Lorraine Gabbert Contributing Writers Susan Hathaway Kathy Chin Leong Pam Marino Julie Vallone Contributing Photographer Teresa Giovanzana Proofreader Anne Gelhaus Advertising Mitch La Crosse Acc ounting Manager Ruchi Gowda Consultant Mary Dorner 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 Off ices 950 S. Bascom Ave., Suite 3110 San Jose, California 95128 408/244-5100 • 408/244-9283 Fax info@southbayaccent.com SOUTH BAY ACCENT, 2014, Volume 37 Number 2, is published by Sherr Publications, Inc., 950 S. Bascom Ave., San Jose, CA 95128. 408/244-5100. Sherran Lacey, President. Entire contents copyright SOUTH BAY ACCENT Magazine 2014©, 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. OF EDITORIAL EXCELLENCE
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