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Unique Cities To Visit Before You Die 20 Ultimate Wander List Cities It’s never too late to go on a holiday you’ll never forget. Here’s a list of some of the best cities to visit, according to tourists around the globe. It will give you a little glimpse of each location and suggested attractions. Maybe you’ll be a little inspired in the new year 2015 to start planning the ultimate holiday.

Lodi Wine Country Explore The Lodi Wine Trail Would you like to enjoy some of the very best wines in the world and gorgeous wineries? Well, they are right here... in Lodi, CA. The soils in the Central Valley are producing wine grapes that are used locally and worldwide to produce award winning wines. Lodi has progressed into a vacation hot spot with many new theme wineries being built, paired with romantic hotels, inns and fine dining.


CONTENT………. New Year Winter 2015 Wine, Food & Travel Issue

Food & Wine 3 Lodi Dining Guide

4-6 Lodi Wine Trail Map 7 The Primo Pubs in Downtown Lodi 8 San Francisco Ciappino Recipe Health & Wellness 9 Greek Yogurt For Health

10-11 5 Genius Beauty Treatments 12-13 5 Rules of Successful Diet Beauty & Fashion 14 Slim Style Slim Genix

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Old Gringo Boot Story

Travel & Leisure 16-21 Ultimate 20 Wander List Cities

23-24 Uber Ride Service Pets & Their People 25 A Lifetime Of Friendship

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Vet Directory

Events 27 Wine & Chocolate

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Hutchins Street Square Theater

Style of Your City Celebrates It’s 9th Year Style Of Your City Community Magazines were started in October of 2007 as an online community based magazine connecting the community with local events, restaurants, wineries, and local business professionals. There are currently 3 magazines running throughout the Central Valley, Style of Lodi, Style of Stockton and Style of Your City. Our print issues are available via download from the magazine website at www.StyleOfYourCity.com or you may find them distributed to local hotels, restaurants, pubs, offices and select local business locations throughout the community. For 2015 our focus will be on Food & Wine, Travel & Leisure Destinations and Events in the area. Our editors are out daily in the community on the look out for “The Best of the Best” places to dine, stay and play. Discount Coupon are available on our website at www.StyleOfYourCity.com

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Restaurants & Cuisine

Wine & Food

They're meant to be enjoyed together, to bring out the nuances and subtleties of each other. We've put together a collection of tantalizing area restaurants and cafe's to satisfy all of your tastes from sushi to steak & lobster. We know you'll enjoy sharing a wonderful meal, good music & memorable times with your friends & family.

Mexican

Steak & Seafood

Continental

Alebrijes Mexican Bistro 1301 West Lockeford St Lodi, California 95240

Rosewood Bar & Grill 28 South School St Lodi, California 95240

School Street Bistro 116 North School St Lodi, California 95240

Cactus Mexican 18961 North Lower Sacramento Rd Woodbridge, California 95258

Towne House Restaurant 2505 West Turner Rd Lodi, California 95242

Crush Kitchen & Bar 115 South School St Lodi, California 95240 (209) 369-5400

Habanero Hots 1024 East Victor Rd Lodi, California 95240

Woodbridge Crossing Grill & Pub 18939 North Lower Sacramento Rd Lodi Beer Company Woodbridge, California 95258 105 South School St Woodbridge Inn Steakhouse Lodi, California 95240 18878 North Lower Sacramento Rd (209) 368-9931 Woodbridge, California 95258 Italian (209) 368-2346

Asian & Sushi Shangri La Asian Bistro 203 South School St, Suite A Lodi, California 95240

Cafe

Shi Ra Soni 2 1420 W Kettleman Ln Lodi, California 95240

The Dancing Fox Winery & Bakery 203 South School St Lodi, California 95240

Thai Spices 2401 West Turner Rd, Ste 224 Lodi, California 95242 (209) 369-8424

Phillips Farms CafĂŠ & Bakery 4580 West Highway 12 Lodi, California 95240

Matsuyama Japanese Restaurant 235 Lakewood Mall Lodi, California 95240 (209) 368-3888 3

Fioris Butcher Shoppe 400 West Lodi Ave Lodi, California 95240 (209) 334-4121

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Pietro’s Restaurant 317 East Kettleman Ln Lodi, California 95240 (209) 368-0613

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Lodi Wine Trail Map To Download a .PDF version of the wine trail map visit our website at www.StyleOfLodi.com

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We visited the most popular Pubs & Grills in downtown Lodi. They all deserve a 5 star rating in our book!

Porters pub is one of the newest pub and grill additions downtown Lodi. Post at the bar with it’s unique polished metal top. Plenty of bar seating along with out door or inside dining. Multiple flat screen TV’s showing all available sports events. A variety of Ales and Craft Beers on tap along with popular Banquet Beers and local wines. Food was amazing! We are saying “THE BEST WINGS IN TOWN!” The servers were friendly and efficient and the owner, Scott Porter, is pleasant and engaging with all of his patrons.

Smack Pie is another great addition to down town Lodi as the only pizza joint around. What a great concept!

The pizzas are made right in front of you with your choice of any of their fresh abundant ingredients or you can choose one of their designer pizzas. The pizzas are then cooked in a fire oven for only a few minutes and they are done and “ADDICTIVELY DELICIOUS!” The price is amazing as well at only $8.99 per pizza. Nom! Nom! Nom! Lots of draft and craft beer on tap and a family friendly environment.

Lodi Beer has been a fixture in the downtown for many years with a solid and consistent reputation. The beautiful buildings architecture and bar make it one of downtown Lodi’s jewels. The “SERVERS ARE THE BEST” and chances are you will see them each time you visit. They’ve all been there a very long time indicating that it must be a terrific place to work! All of the food is exceptional from gourmet salads and wraps to the 5 napkin burger.. Which was named for the number of napkins you will need! Yum! Yum!!

Newest on the Lodi scene is Shep’s Sports Bar & Grill. Shep’s is a the perfect place to grab a cold beer on tap or snack before or after the show as it’s located close to Stadium 12 Cinema. The owners, Eric (Shep) and Claudia Scheper, are the “NICEST & FREINDLIEST” people you will ever meet! The culinary chef prepares all his own gourmet sauces and recipes. Shep’s does not attract the typical bar goers . You can watch and hear the game on one of their 11 flat screens while the kids enjoy a burger or snack.

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5 Genius Weekend Beauty Treatments By Fashion & Beauty Editor Audreana Lang

Highlights Hit the gym to minimize wrinkles. Stash your eye cream in the fridge to reduce undereye puffiness. Apply a nourishing avocado hair mask to repair dryness, breakage, and dullness.

After a grueling work week, the weekend is a welcome opportunity to relax, hang out with friends or do some laundry. But, if you can also squeeze in these quick and simple beauty treatments you’ll see major improvements in your skin and hair by Monday! 1. For Younger-Looking Skin: Try that new spin class you’ve been meaning to take this Saturday. Aside from the obvious tummy-flattening and mood-boosting benefits, working out also minimizes wrinkles. Why? Exercise helps support the production of collagen, which keeps your skin smooth and firm. Just don’t blame us if your coworkers start demanding your skin care secret at work this week.

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5 Genius Weekend Beauty Treatments

2. For Thicker Hair: Treat your scalp to a massage, which promotes blood circulation, stimulating hair follicles and eventually boosting your strand count. Start with your normal shampooing routine in the shower on Saturday night and gently knead and rake your fingers over your scalp for about 30 seconds. Repeat Sunday night and as often as possible for fuller hair. 3. For Brighter Eyes: Look for an eye treatment with caffeine on the ingredients list like Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Eye Gel and stash it in the fridge this weekend. The cold constricts blood vessels, reducing under-eye puffiness, while the caffeine detoxifies the thin skin under your eyes, breaking up the baggage. Dab - don't rub - the cream onto your under-eye area as soon as you get out of bed Saturday and Sunday to look more awake on Monday. 4. For Glowing Skin: On Sunday night, mix a pinch of turmeric with 2 tablespoons of manuka honey in a small cup, advises Jolie Martin, director and laser skin care specialist at Skinney Medspa in New York City. “Apply the mask to your face and neck to stimulate blood flow, draw out toxins, lighten dark spots, and kill bacteria,” she explains. Leave the mixture on your face for 15 minutes for radiant skin all week. 5. For Shinier, Stronger Hair: Show your hair some love on Sunday night with a nourishing avocado hair mask that’ll repair dryness, breakage, and dullness. You can try a DIY version by mashing up the entire fruit, combing it through your hair in the shower, leaving it on for 10 minutes, and rinsing it out with your favorite shampoo. Or, opt for a store-bought version like Kiehl’s Olive Fruit Oil Deeply Repairative Hair Pak, which is laced with avocado oil that will leave your hair soft and manageable throughout your 40-hour work week. Available on the Beauty & Fashion page at StyleOfLodi.com


1. You Must Eat Less Some diets may focus less on calorie counting, but the truth is you must eat less if you really want to lose weight. Losing weight starts with a simple calorie deficit. You can create a deficit by simply eating less total food, or by exercising more. A deficit of 500 calories per day over the course of one week is 3,500 calories, or one pound of fat! The more of a deficit you create, the more weight loss you will experience.

How do you know if you are eating less? Calories should be set between 10 to 12 times your bodyweight, depending on how much weight you need to lose and how much activity you do on a daily basis. Don’t just consider your exercise routine, but also the exercise you do outside of the gym . 2. Structure Although some people don’t like the word structure when it comes to diet, every successful diet has some. Even flexible diets have structure. Whether it’s the amount of calories you are eating or the amount of each macronutrient you are taking in, these are parameters that will lead to success. By keeping track of what you are eating, including calories and the amount of protein, carbs and fats, you can make appropriate adjustments when something is not going right. Structure to a diet plan can also ensure that you stick with it. It’s hard to maintain your results. When you first start on any diet plan, you will need to eat less and be restrictive with your choices, but once you have reached your ideal weight, it is possible to eat a little more. Remember that if you were dieting, it probably will not be possible to maintain your top conditioning 365 days per year, but you should aim to maintain your weight within 10 pounds. Slowly start to add calories back into your diet—


By making slow adjustments you will be less likely to fall off your plan completely and fall back into old habits. Aim for eating calories at about 12 to 15 times your new bodyweight, based again on your activity level and your new metabolic rate. 3. More Protein, Healthy Fats and Fiber

4. Eliminate the Junk Food

A diet that is focused on building a healthy lean body should be high in protein, provide a moderate amount of healthy fats and at least 25 grams of fiber every day. As a general rule, follow a diet that provides at least 1 to 1.5 grams of protein from lean sources that are high in all the essential amino acids, including poultry, whole eggs, lean cuts of red meat and nonfat dairy like whey protein. Protein is a necessary nutrient for building muscle, maintaining muscle and assisting in recovery.

It’s also highly thermogenic, which means eating it actually burns calories! Many people think they should skip over the fat when it comes to a diet, but this is far from the truth. Fat is essential for balancing hormones and can even play a role in helping preserve muscle. Lastly, a good diet will have a whole of lot of fiber. Fiber from fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds and whole grains is important for maintaining a healthy gut, and removing toxins from the body. Diets that are high in fiber can also help reduce appetite and blood sugar levels. Most successful diets focused on building a lean body provide about 40 to 50 percent protein, 30 to 20 percent carbs and fats.

The occasional cheat on junk food is a given when it comes to any diet, but the majority of the time junk food should be eliminated. Junk food doesn’t provide good nutrition because it’s loaded in sugar, fat or both, and not much of anything else, so it’s easy to see why junk food should not be included as part of your diet. If you are new to following a structured, clean eating plan, don’t go cold turkey! Instead, ease off your bad eating ways by eliminating the junk food slowly. Limit yourself to once per week. Come your cheat day, don’t go overboard and eat back all the calories you eliminated. Instead, pick one or two of your favorites, or one cheat meal. By giving yourself a treat here and there, you will be less likely to go off your diet completely, and feel much more satisfied with your new diet plan. It’s also been shown that the occasional bad eating can help increase your metabolism and keep it from down-regulating. This is called “Adaptive Thermogenesis,” which is when your body gets accustomed to the low calories you are eating and starts to plateau, slowing your metabolism and storing or maintaining your body in the same state. Busting out of this plateau can be as easy as having the occasional cheat meal, so don’t be scared to give in every once in a while.

5. Maintenance Plan for Life The ideal diet should essentially become a way of life. It shouldn’t be so restrictive that it’s difficult to stick to or it makes it


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“Life's better wearing Old Gringo“ Distressed leathers and vintage finishes make the Old Gringo Luxury leather outerwear line a favorite of those who love edgy style with a tailored European fit. Old Gringo Jackets provide top quality styling that never compromises traditional craftsmanship. Since the year 2000, handcrafted leather boots have been Ernie Tarut ("the Old Gringo") and Yan Ferry's passion. The result of this collaboration combined Ernie Tarut's 30 years of leather manufacturing experience and Yan Ferry's 30 years of European design and boot making mastery under one roof creating footwear of superior and unique style and quality. It is from this passion that Old Gringo pushes the traditional western envelope with artisan handcrafted boots and outer wear that captures vintage charm and contemporary styles. Old Gringo's domestic and international customer base consists of women and men who are fashion focused and career minded. They demand unique footwear and luxury leather goods that represent Vintage, Contemporary, Rock Star and European style. 100% of our boots are HANDCRAFTED in our own factory in Leon, Mexico. Currently the Old Gringo factory employs over 250 people and covers over 40,000 square feet. Our distinctive style makes us a life style brand with a vast following unlike the average "cowboy boot" company. This distinctive style cultivates the cross pollination of fashion and western markets. "It is and always will be about making the right pair of boots. You know those boots you always turn to and never want to take off?" commented Tarut.

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20 Ultimate Wander List Cities To Add To Your Bucket List Of Places To Visit Before You Die It’s never too late to go on a holiday you’ll never forget! Here’s a list of some of the best cities to visit, according to tourists around the globe. It will give you a little glimpse of each location and suggested attractions or activities that are a must-see or do while you are there. Read on and maybe you’ll be a little inspired in the new year 2015 to start planning the ultimate holiday.

The saying that the best things come in small packages is very true when it comes to Bali because it is more than just small, it’s an Indonesian paradise. Listening to your body’s needs and pleasuring it with a massage on the beach or a sybaritic spa is first on your travel checklist. Then comes the shopping, the cuisine and the beautiful, lively nightlife, you will never get enough of the frangipani trees or the enchanting temple ceremonies. Things to do: Visit our website for links StyleOfYourCity.com Pay the Baruna Dive Center a visit Attend Chef Dean’s Cooking Class Go on a day tour with Bali Adventure Tours

Sunny LA with all its energetic buzz of dreamers and go-getters, it can be superficial but also multicultural and complex. Visiting Hollywood, the birthplace of the iconic Mickey Mouse, and taking selfies on the Star Walk of Fame are just a snippet of the LA experience. Things to do: Visit our website for links StyleOfYourCity.com Visit Getty Center Visit Lacma Museum Shop vintage at Raggedy Threads

This is the seductive and energetic birthplace of the tango, with atmospheric neighborhoods bursting with romantic restaurants and pumping nightlife. Embellished with European heritage in the architecture, boulevards and parks. Things to do: Visit our website for links StyleOfYourCity.com Get your tango on at the Centro Cultural Borges For some theatres and operas, visit the Teatro Colon To thrill your artistic mind, Usina del Arte

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20 Ultimate Wander List Cities To Add To Your Bucket List Of Places To Visit Before You Die

Pulsating with stunning mosques, fascinating crafts and luxury living, Marrakech is a very popular destination amongst travellers. Whether you’d like to circle the Koutoubia mosque or enjoy a culinary high with a side of modern art, it’s all here from the exotic to the hypnotic. Things to do: Visit our website for links StyleOfYourCity.com Take a walk around Jemaa el Fna and all its souks Visit Jardins Majorelle at Rue Yves Saint Laurent Bargain at the busy Rahba Kedima Square

This is the Russia cultural heart, home to the architectural jewels of the Winter Palace and the Kazan Cathedral, with a side of the world -renowned art of the Hermitage. You’ve got everything from art and nightlife to fine dining here. Things to do: Visit our website for links StyleOfYourCity.com Visit the Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood Visit the State Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace and relive some overwhelming history Look at the beautiful of the Neva at the Neva Embankments

The dream of every art historian, this city is filled with the work of Michelangelo, which grace the walls of the Basilica di Santa Croce. The city appeals to photographers with its stunning views, and Tuscan cuisine is the cherry on top. Things to do: Visit our website for links StyleOfYourCity.com Visit the beautiful Basilica di Santa Croce Watch something at the Cinema teatro Odeon For the ultimate shopping experience, Janniderma is the place

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20 Ultimate Wander List Cities To Add To Your Bucket List Of Places To Visit Before You Die

Dublin wears everything on its Irish sleeve, from its fascinating history to its brilliant personality and with all Georgian elegance aside, Dublin is not like the other European capitals. It’s amiable and witty and leaves you all at ease with its charismatic and multicultural soul. Things to do: Visit our website for links StyleOfYourCity.com Feel the vibes of An Evening of Food, Folklore and Fairies Try out the Kilmainham Gaol experience Go on a Rural Pub Tour

Sun-kissed, sultry and shimmering. By day, it’s a must to hit the beach, walk about Miami’s colorful Art Deco architecture, or dare to hit the envious South Beach celebrity scene. West of the city is the Everglades, the most eccentric ecosystem in North America while to the North you’ve got the infamous Fort Lauderdale with its yachts and martinis. Miami is sweaty but glamorous and the party is always on, you take your pick! Things to do: Visit our website for links StyleOfYourCity.com Private tour at the Everglades River of Grass Adventures Take a special drive on the Biscayne Xpress Water Taxi Visit the Florida Grand Opera This is gondola central, with its canals, restaurants, romantic ambiance, Grand Canal palaces and marble churches. Venetians ignore the aqua alta and marvel in their paintings, wine, music and bohochic trends. Always flowing with admirers at any time of the year, visitors appreciate its cuisine, art and espressos. Things to do: Visit our website for links StyleOfYourCity.com The Venice Photo Walk with Marco Take a gondola trip with Row Venice Visit the Saint Mark’s Basilica

This exotic city blends medieval and modern as they co-exist in an urban center with Parisian chic and Asian pace. Having survived American bombs and Russian planners, Hanoi re-emerged after economic reforms and is now scattered with huge mansions, grand boulevards, lakes, and parks, not to mention the 600 temples and pagodas. The City of the Soaring Dragon awaits you. Things to do: Visit our website for links StyleOfYourCity.com Visit the real Hanoi: Old Quater Pay the Vietnamese Women’s Museum a visit Try out the VietClimb 18 Style of Your City Community Magazines Winter 2015 StyleOfYourCity.com . StyleOfLodi.com . StyleOfStockton.com


20 Ultimate Wander List Cities To Add To Your Bucket List Of Places To Visit Before You Die Indulge in fresh pastries, window shopping, espressos and the warmly lit 1930s-era cafés, or take a walk along the seaside. At Bairro Alto you’ve got many restaurants with jazz and reggae vibes filling the air and nightclubs scattered all over the town. Lisbon’s Gothic cathedrals, monasteries and museums all accentuate this lovely city. Things to do: Visit our website for links StyleOfYourCity.com Visit the Fundacao Calouste Gulbenkian Take a look at the art at the Gulbenkian Museum Must visit the Oceanario de Lisboa

This tropical paradise is very popular amongst travelers looking for a holiday of beautiful beaches and gorgeous ancient cultural sites around Sigatoka. Nadi is building its identity while incorporating elements of a city, a business hub and a tourist junction, and even if it never makes up its mind, you should still give it a visit! Things to do: Visit our website for links StyleOfYourCity.com Get a coach at the Fuji Surf School and pick up a new skill! Visit the relaxed Sabeto Hot Springs and Mud Pool Go on a Robinson Crusoe Island Night Tour

Ravishing, radiant and remarkable, that’s Rome. The city will continue to amaze you every time you see the Colosseum or a breathtaking baroque church. It embraces its historic legacies, fine art and absolutely delicious food. Rome is intriguing and will have you experiencing excitement with all your senses. Things to do: Visit our website for links StyleOfYourCity.com Visit the breathtaking Abbazi di San Paolo Fuori Le Mura The time machine of Le Domus Romane di Palazzo Valentini Sydney is attractive at any time of day, so keep your eyes wide open! It’s famous for its National Parks and its super eventful evenings of undercover bar hunting, sporting events to support, underground bands to check out or a super crazy party to crash. The city’s glamorous but oh-so-casual at the same time making it such a relaxed but vibrant environment. Everybody loves to tan at the beautiful golden beaches, enjoy the exciting food scene and explore the very subtle touches of history. Things to do: Visit our website for links StyleOfYourCity.com Go to the Sydney Harbour Take a beach walk from Bondi to Coogee Visit the Sydney Opera House

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20 Ultimate Wander List Cities To Add To Your Bucket List Of Places To Visit Before You Die

The ultimate cocktail of history, art, fashion and food in one place, that’s London! There’s a little something for everyone from the Tate Modern and the Royal Opera House for the art fanatics, Oxford Street shops for the ones willing to splurge, and Abbey Road and the Sherlock Holmes Museum for the music and book lovers. Things to do: Visit our website for links StyleOfYourCity.com Watch the best show in London: Les Miserables Visit the O2 The king of specialty shops in London, Forbidden Planet

Shanghai is the chance to acquire a taste of the past, present and future in one dynamic cosmopolitan center in the world’s fastestchanging nation. Exhilarating, and obsessed with the latest fads, fashions and technology, this city has got European-style cityscapes and a sci-fi skyline, so don’t miss out on it. Things to do: Visit our website for links StyleOfYourCity.com Visit the Shanghai Circus World Take a walk around the Old French Concession Visit the Shanghai History Museum

Bangkok is split into 50 unique districts filled with golden palaces, porcelain inlaid spires, and floating markets and food stalls. The old districts still possess the grit that the city used to have, which makes them a must-see for any first-time visitors. Thai cuisine is one to marvel at too with its diverse sweet, spicy, sour and salty flavors. Things to do: Visit our website for links StyleOfYourCity.com Marvel at the Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho) Visit the luxurious Paragon Cineplex Enjoy the art at the Museum of Contemporary Art One of the most enjoyable, seemingly science fiction comic inspired cities in Southeast Asia from beginning to end. You begin at one of the world’s best airports and take a zippy MRT train line without a single care given for the traffic. Whether you’re up for a stroll through fashion emporiums and antique shops, or you’re more interested in the city parks or the city’s clubs, Singapore has got it all. The city is colorful, soulful and has a thriving creative environment! Things to do: Visit our website for links StyleOfYourCity.com Don’t miss out on The Escape Hunt Experience Visit the Singapore Botanic Gardens Try out the super awesome Flight Simulator 20 Style of Your City Community Magazines Winter 2015 StyleOfYourCity.com . StyleOfLodi.com . StyleOfStockton.com


20 Ultimate Wander List Cities To Add To Your Bucket List Of Places To Visit Before You Die

Home to the tallest building in the world, the only seven-star hotel and the largest artificial islands, Dubai is the multifaceted cosmopolitan center of the future. Constantly full of surprises, Dubai is ever changing with its multiplying shopping malls, extraordinary architecture and delicious gourmet restaurants featuring a taste of places from all around the globe. In addition, you have the desert to explore: just rent a dune buggy and go crazy. Things to do: Visit our website for links StyleOfYourCity.com Take a dip at the 5-star Dolphin Bay or Aquaventure

If you’re a first-timer, go ahead and be as touristy as possible. Visit the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, the Met, Central Park … But if you’ve got more time, be sure to delve into the neighborhoods because you’ll surely find quirky shops, delis and hole-in-the-wall bars. It’s an incredibly rewarding experience to go behind the scenes here. Things to do: : Visit our website for links StyleOfYourCity.com Lose yourself on a West Village stroll Visit the indie Mecca of cinephiles, Film Forum Try out Escape the Room

Of course we are well known for our cigars and walk in humidor! But... there is much more happening at the new Stogies Lounge. A new mix of domestic and craft beers on tap., large flat screens, play a game of pool or just relax with your favorite beer or glass of wine. Come visit us soon!

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Uber Service in Stockton & Lodi

Uber Ride Service Anyone who has spent time in larger cities such as New York or San Francisco knows how easy it is to get around. Either through public transportation, a cab, bike sharing programs, buses and other forms of public transit. There are a number of options when it comes to getting from Point A to Point B. In Stockton and Lodi, however, if you want to get somewhere, taking your own car is almost always your only choice.

Uber is made possible by downloading the smart phone ap called “Uber Taxi”. Using a smart phone app, riders can locate Uber drivers in their vicinity, pick the driver they want, and wait to be whisked away to their preferred destination.

Uber is now open for business in the Stockton and Lodi area. This is how it works. This service provides a ride to your destination through a private driver service made possible by smart phones. Uber has become a quite a hit with residents as well as tourists and busy professionals in nearly every major city inside and outside the U.S. Uber provides a new, more convenient way to get around if they are planning a fun night out and don’t want to drive or just need a ride somewhere.

The drivers arrive in their personal vehicle and have gone through backgrounds checks prior to being able to provide services. Once you have set up your account and plugged in your credit card the payment , including the tip is linked to your Uber account. Once you reach final destination, all you have to do is get out... No money exchanged!

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Uber Service in Stockton & Lodi The new service is a potential game changer for residents. Stockton and Lodi have long been a cities where you can only really get around with your own personal car. There is very limited taxi services, and buses don’t reach everyone at convenient times or locations, especially at night. With the introduction of Uber, you can head to the downtown for a movie, dinner, a Port’s baseball game or out for a beverage on the Miracle Mile and not have to worry about battling for parking of having too much to drink.

Some additional Info on Uber Uber has three levels of car services, starting with UberBLACK and UberSUV, which are more premium services that cost more to use. Lodi and Stockton have started out only with the company’s UberX feature, which is a much more affordable ridesharing service that allows anyone with a car, a license and insurance (and passing a background check) the ability to turn their personal ride into a taxi. In return, the drivers get a chunk of the profit. According to the drivers we spoke to, there is never any shortage of drivers in the cities they have launched in, and the Stockton and Lodi should be no different. As the market in area progresses, Uber could expand service to include all three car types.

Style of Lodi Put Uber To The Test Our editors recently tried the Uber ride service for several weeks in a row to see how the service works and how dependable and consistent it really was.

It's very simple.. Just download the Uber Taxi ap in your smart phone and within minutes you're ride can be on it's way. So Cheers to Uber and we hope you will try and enjoy the service!

We planned our evening in downtown Lodi both times, obtaining a ride to and from our night out. The experience was pleasant and the rides all came within 5-10 minutes of our request. Clean cars and friendly drivers etc. The rates were below $10 total for a ride from our home to the downtown area. Our past experience with the one cab in Lodi was a $10 cost for only one way. Uber proved to be less than half the cost. Overall a Great Experience! www.StyleOfYourCityBoutique.com 24 Style of Your City Community Magazines Winter 2015 StyleOfYourCity.com . StyleOfLodi.com . StyleOfStockton.com


Pets are an important part of so many people's lives. They each have their own unique personalities and bring happiness and love into our lives and families. In this issue of Style of Your City Magazines, we asked our readers to share their story and send in pictures and the story of their best friend and how they have enrich their lives. Anna & "Cali" You should see the difference from earlier this year. Anna was not planning on getting a dog! Cali & Anna... its LOVE! Anna lost her two senior babies right now, but then saw Cali's picture at Stockton impound. She was sad and scared and alone and Anna's kind heart reached out to take her in and saved her life. Very hard on the scared ones to get adopted. They named her Cali, as she reminded them of a California girl! She is now Cali girl! She is HOME!

The Kane Family & “Kane” The Kanes of Angels Camp have appropriately adopted the pup named “Kane”, that was obviously just meant to be! Karlee shared, “I want to give a dog a better life than its had. I want to give a dog a life it deserves. All animals deserve a home and family for a lifetime and I can give that to a dog/puppy. My husband and I have been wanting another dog for a long time. We just bought another home that has 30 acres. We have been looking for a dog that will be our companion and enjoy living on a ranch while being able to cuddle up in our home. This breed of dog is perfect for us and our family. And getting a young dog allows him to grow and learn on our ranch.

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My small family is finally ready to add a new member to our family. We have been patiently waiting till the time would be right. The time is right, now that we own our new home with 30 acres a new puppy can run around and play with us and be able to do the things he was bred to do. Now the time is right we finally found the right puppy. We can't wait to welcome Kane to our Kane Family." Happy Happy Day for the Border Collie babies!

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LOCAL VETERNARIANS Arbor Pet Clinic 819 N. Sacramento St. -Lodi 334-1819

Cherokee Veterinary Hospital 1120 S. Cherokee Ln. -Lodi 368-5382 Harris Vet Hospital 17112 N. HWY 88 - Lodi 368-8256 Lodi Veterinary Hospital 325 W. Lockeford St.-Lodi 368-5166 Mokelumne Vet Hospital 318 E. Kettleman Ln. -Lodi 368-5922 San Joaquin Vet Clinic 523 W. Harney Ln. -Lodi 369-0231 Vineyard Veterinary 911 Industrial Way-Lodi 334-1819 Bear Creek Vet 8728 Thornton Rd -Stockton 951-8911 Morada Veterinary Clinic 9629 N. Highway 99 -Stockton 931-1874 Stockton Spay & Neuter 6828 Pacific Ave.-Stockton 474-2444 Oakwood Vet Hospital 18815 N. Lwr Sac Rd. -Woodbridge 333-7010 26 Style of Your City Community Magazines Winter 2015 StyleOfYourCity.com . StyleOfLodi.com . StyleOfStockton.com


Lodi Wine and Chocolate Weekend (www.lodiwineandchocolate.com) February 7 & 8, 2015 | 11am – 4pm Crazy about wine and chocolate? The Lodi Wine & Chocolate Weekend is the perfect excuse to bring someone special to Lodi Wine Country on Valentine’s weekend, February 7th & 8th, for the 18th annual celebration. Sip delicious, handcrafted Lodi wines paired with decadent chocolate delights at over 40 Lodi appellation wineries. Be the lucky one to unwrap the “Golden Ticket” at any participating winery and win a Lodi Wine Country Getaway or one of over 100 other prizes! Tickets go on sale January 1st, 2015. Tickets include an event wine glass, a commemorative chocolate treat, wine tasting and admission to all participating wineries. Tickets are valid both Saturday and Sunday. All tickets are non-refundable. Designated drivers are complimentary.

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