What a bunch of pretty drinks we’ve got in this issue! Marybeth Bizjak’s cover story shows off cocktails of many colors—brown, pink, green, yellow—in all kinds of gorgeous glassware with fancy garnishes and ice so beautiful that it’s part of the whole aesthetic package,
not just a chilling device.
In addition to the bars hopping again, public places in general are back to business. In this issue, we present Ryan Angel Meza’s project about small business owners and how they endured the pandemic.
Home remains a sanctuary, though, and Steph Rodriguez’s story about makers who create handcrafted items might motivate you to pick up a one-of-a-kind piece for your house: a handmade coffee table, a double handled coffee mug, a macramé hanging or artwork held together with local honey. Finally, as our Explore story suggests, on one of these sunny days, journey down to Lodi. It’s an easy day trip, and there’s wine and food and lovely scenery.
Thanks for reading. Happy spring!
