FEATURED ENTERTAINMENT
Bel Borba Aqui Film Review
Meet Brazilian artist Bel Borba of Salvador da Bahia through an awe-inspiring documentary (English and Portuguese with English subtitles) about the man who loves his city as he, through his vast imagination and unlimited canvases, embellishes it. The film, written and directed by Burt Sun and … [Read More...]
FEATURED CUISINE
The Return of Chacho’s
It is perhaps fitting that on September 16, seasoned business owner George (Jorge) Sanchez finally got the keys to the building that will soon be the second coming of Chacho’s restaurant in downtown San Jose. That date of course is the anniversary of Mexico’s Independence. For George it is his … [Read More...]
FEATURED ENTREPRENEUR
Pondl Winery: An Innocent Hobby Gone Out of Control
“PONDL, from the initials of its two founders Patrick O’Neill and David Lujan Jr., is one of the newest and smallest wineries in Lodi, Calif. It is testament to what happens when an innocent hobby gets out of control.” Lujan age 42 and his life partner, O’Neill age 63, met in San Jose, … [Read More...]
FEATURED MUSIC
Nortec Makes Me Happy
If you haven’t heard Nortec Collective Bostich + Fussible's (Nortec Collective) music yet, it is time to adjust the dial on your internal soundtrack of the Mexican borderlands. This is not your papi’s norteño. Nortec is based on the unmistakable banda, tambora, norteño sounds common to … [Read More...]
FEATURED FINANCE
Exit Strategies for Small-Business Clients
For successful entrepreneurs, the road into the business is often more clearly laid out than the route from involvement. However, a well-drawn roadmap for the endgame makes the difference between achieving success and missing the target on important life goals. As a result, preparing an effective … [Read More...]
FEATURED ART & CULTURE
Portraying the Celebration of Life and Death
Juan Diego walked back down from the mountain in Mexico to share the image of La Virgen (Our Lady of Guadalupe) with his people. Francisco Franco, a 39-year-old accomplished local artist, says, “My mother wanted me to be an artist. In kindergarten I won some award out of the whole elementary … [Read More...]
