Health + Wellness

Southern California Reproductive Center Expands to Westlake Village

Bringing Physician-Led Fertility Care Closer to Home Article and Photography by For more than 25 years, Southern California Reproductive Center (SCRC) has been helping patients build families through advanced fertility care grounded in medical expertise, individualized treatment and a physician-led approach. Founded in 2000 by reproductive endocrinologists Dr. Mark Surrey and Dr. Hal Danzer, SCRC has grown from a single Beverly Hills practice into one of the most established fertility...

Health + Wellness

Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara

Empowering Local Cancer Patients and Families Through Compassion, Education and Community   Article by Monica Murrieta | Photography by Provided For 35 years, Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara has stood alongside those in our community fighting cancer, as well as their families, friends and caregivers. Their mission is to uplift and strengthen people impacted by cancer by providing support, fostering compassionate communities and breaking down barriers to care. “I found...

Food + Beverage

Cellar Masters

Create the Wine Cellar You’ve Always Dreamed Of Article by Greg Barnett | Photography by Greg Barnett and Scott Berry Have you ever wondered if it’s time to create a wine cellar in your home? How many bottles of wine do you have? How many cases? How many wine racks or refrigerators are currently storing your collection? Perhaps you have a growing wine collection you’d love to display in your home or business. These are some of the questions Scott Berry, owner of Cellar Masters, hears every...

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NABU Wines

Award-Winning Wine, Great Music and a Welcoming Atmosphere Article by Ben Malkin | Photography by Greg Barnett For those of you who have visited NABU Wines, you already know just how special this place is. This unique urban winery has been producing handcrafted, award-winning wines since 2012 while also bringing some of the best live music Los Angeles and the Conejo Valley have to offer. Owner Greg Barnett often says, “It doesn’t matter if you don’t know who is playing on a Friday...

Food + Beverage

A Toast to Community

Nectar of the Dogs Wine Article and Photography by Nectar of the Dogs Wine (NOTDW) is more than a tasting room, it’s a destination built around the simple idea that great wine is better when it’s shared, and that every bottle can help make a difference. With handcrafted California wines, a lively calendar of events and a mission to support dog rescue, NOTDW has created a space in Simi Valley where guests can sip, socialize and celebrate while giving back to a cause close to the brand’s...

Life + Culture

There’s Always Room at the Table

Article by Kim Pagano Some of the best moments in my life have happened around a table. From the time I was little, I remember having dinner with my parents. Then, when I had my own family, sitting down for dinner with our kids became some of our most meaningful time together. It was our chance to communicate, check in, look into their eyes and really see how they were doing. I think that is something we need now more than ever. Today, that table is filled with family, kids and grandkids...

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Mizel Estate Wines

Wild of Spirit. Warm of Heart. Article by Val West | Photography by Provided On a gorgeous fall afternoon, you stroll through a stunning vineyard surrounded by mountains and vast blue sky as far as the eye can see. Afterward, relaxing at a lovely table set among the vines, you savor a flight of luscious, velvety red wines. You’ve just experienced the unexpected magic of Mizel Estate Wines, nestled in the heart of Thousand Oaks’ Hidden Valley, just 25 miles north of Los Angeles. Perfect...

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Beyond the Buffet

Las Vegas, America’s Culinary Capital Article and Photography by Melissa Curtin Las Vegas has long evolved from its all-you-can-eat budget beginnings into one of the most dynamic dining destinations in the country. Today, the city is a playground for culinary heavyweights and rising stars: where Michelin-recognized chefs, global-inspired menus and boundary-pushing concepts converge under neon lights. My last getaway to Las Vegas followed a road trip through the stillness of Death Valley...

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A Lion Unleashed

Discovering DAOU’s 2023 Soul of a Lion Article by Ben Malkin | Photography by Jenn Harrington (DAOU), Ben Malkin We have been fans of the premium wine from DAOU Vineyards in Paso Robles for many years. The family heritage, the spectacular setting and hospitality of their vineyards and tasting room and, most of all, their best of the best Paso Robles AVA Cabernet Sauvignon have always made DAOU very special. Our most recent Paso Robles visit was featured in our July 2026 “Explore” issue. That...

Life + Culture

Corks and Kegs

Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks Charitable Foundation’s Annual Charity Fundraiser Article and Photography by Join the Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks Charitable Foundation at its second annual Kiwanis Corks and Kegs event, Thursday, Oct. 8 at The Gardens at Los Robles Greens. Last year, the Kiwanis Club merged its two most successful events—Conejo Uncorked and TO BrewFest—into an unforgettable evening of fine wines, craft beers, exquisite local cuisine and music in a fabulous setting. This...