Stett Holbrook, Author at Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley’s Leading Weekly

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A lush vineyard on a gentle hillside with rows of grapevines, surrounded by green trees and set against a backdrop of distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

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Jun 15, 2016

New Vineyards, Resorts Threaten Napa Valley’s Water Supply

In the winter of 2015, a Hong Kong real estate conglomerate purchased the Calistoga Hills Resort, at the northern end of the Napa Valley, for nearly $80 million. Today, mature oaks and conifers cover the 88-acre property, which flanks the eastern slope of the Mayacamas Mountains. But soon, 8,000 trees will be cut, making way for 110 hotel rooms, 20 luxury homes, 13 estate lots and a restaurant. Room rates will reportedly start at $1,000 a night and the grounds will include amenities like a pool, spas, outdoor showers and individual plunge pools outside select guest rooms.

A smiling person in a dark shirt holds a red juice in a glass at a juice bar, with fresh fruits and vegetables displayed and bottles of colorful liquids on the counter. Bananas hang in the background.

.SV Dining

Nov 5, 2014

Juicy Jay

The Liquid Menu chef and owner Jay Essadki separates his offerings by strictly juice or vegetable meals in a cup.

A glass of iced strawberry drink garnished with fresh mint leaves, next to whole strawberries and mint sprigs on a wooden surface.

.SV Dining

Aug 13, 2014

Sour Power

Shrubs are popping up as cocktail mixers

An older man in a light blue shirt speaks on stage, holding a remote and wearing a headset microphone, with a nature scene displayed on a screen behind him.

.Arts

Feb 19, 2014

Allan Savory: Livestock is theOnly Hope for a Dying Planet

Livestock is the only hope for a dying planet according to Allan Savory

Two glass mugs of beer sit on a wooden table, one in the foreground filled with golden beer and frothy bubbles, the other further back with a darker beverage. Warm lighting creates a cozy, inviting atmosphere.

.SV Dining

Sep 26, 2012

Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest brings out the best in our brews.

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Sep 26, 2012

Stett Holbrook

My highlight reel is long. Some of the standouts include my visits to Manresa (believe the hype-it really is a special place) and Love Apple Farm, the restaurant's biodynamic farm in the Santa Cruz Mountains.