Welcome to the August/September 2026 issue of 209 Magazine, featuring our annual Best of 209 winners. Congratulations to the local restaurants, shops, entertainment destinations, health and wellness providers, and community favorites selected by readers throughout California’s 209 region. We encourage you to discover and support these outstanding local businesses.
Inside, you’ll also find ideas for enjoying the end of summer and beginning of fall in the Central Valley, including the Modesto Symphony Orchestra’s Picnic at the Pops, the 40th Annual Edible Extravaganza in Downtown Modesto, Sciabica’s Olive Oils’ 90th anniversary, the iconic Pea Soup Andersen’s in Santa Nella, and more stories celebrating local food, events, culture, entertainment, and the people who make the place we call 209 special.
