#70 of 100 Reasons to Smile in Stockton, California

Stockton’s Sorelle Winery, located on Highway 88, is a new, beautiful boutique winery that focuses on Italian varietals.  Meaning sisters in Italian, Sorelle is the culmination of the hard work of sisters Kim and Melissa Scott, as well as their father, Mike Scott.  And as one of the region’s newest wineries, Sorelle has already made a name for themselves at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition this past January by taking home both a Gold and Bronze medal.  Besides vineyards, the beautiful grounds of Sorelle also includes the historic Dodge House which was built in 1866.  Check out their wine tasting room hours and enjoy a picnic and some wine at Sorelle Winery!

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#69 of 100 Reasons to Smile in Stockton, California

Pastries, cakes, and pies, oh my!  M&W Dutch American Bakery has called Stockton home since 2000.  M&W bakes up an array of delicious and mouthwatering baked goods perfect for any birthday, office party, get together, or occasion that you can think of.  Besides a delectable selection of sweet treats, M&W also has breakfast and lunch specials.  Just looking at this picture is driving us crazy!

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Celebrate Easter in Stockton, California!

Looking for something to do to celebrate Easter in and around Stockton?  We've compiled a list of events, check them out below!

• Easter Bunny at Weberstown Mall: Monday, March 26th through Saturday, April 7th, 2012
• 2012 Easter Run & Fun: Saturday, March 31st, 2012
• Easter Bunny at Lincoln Center: Saturday, March 31st & Sunday, April 1st & Saturday, April 7th, 2012
• Friends of the Fox presents "The Ten Commandments": Sunday, April 1st, 2012
• Easter EGGtravaganza at the Grand Theatre: Friday, April 6th & Saturday, April 7th, 2012
• Quail Lakes Baptist Church 2012 Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday, April 7th, 2012
• Lathrop Spring Fun Day: Saturday, April 7th, 2012
• Easter EGG-SPLOSION in Lathrop: Saturday, April 7th, 2012
• Tracy Community Egg Hunt: Saturday, April 7th, 2012
• Easter 2012 @ The Downtown Stockton Waterfront: Sunday, April 8th, 2012
• Celebrate Easter at Wine & Roses: Sunday, April 8th, 2012
• Le Bistro Champagne Easter Brunch: Sunday, April 8th, 2012
• Stockton Yacht Charter Easter Brunch: Sunday, April 8th, 2012 
• Great Valley Baptist Church Egg Hunt: Sunday, April 8th, 2012

#68 of 100 Reasons to Smile in Stockton, California

Dave Wong’s in Stockton serves up some truly delicious Chinese-American dishes that have been satisfying the cravings of hungry Stocktonians for 30+ years now.  Dave Wong’s features favorites like Lemon Chicken, BBQ Pork, Walnut Prawns, and Crab Rangoon, as well as a modernly decorated interior that’s perfect for a date night or friends’ night out.  They also have a second Deli location for those nights you'd like to enjoy delicious food at home!  Dave Wong’s is a Stockton favorite!

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#67 of 100 Reasons to Smile in Stockton, California

Whether you’re in the mood for coffee, tea, a beer, great food, live music, or local art exhibitions, Blackwater Café in Stockton has got it all.  A favorite hangout for decades, the Blackwater has an excellent selection of coffee drinks, teas, pastries, sandwiches and more complete with a relaxed atmosphere.  Pull up a chair and play a board game or surf the free wi-fi.  Blackwater also has a full schedule of live entertainment such as Monday Night Jazz, Tuesday Art and Painting Night, Open Mic Wednesdays, Afternaps Wednesdays for Kids, and special performances by talented musicians throughout the week.  Let us know, why do you love the Blackwater?

Check out VisitStockton.org for Blackwater Cafe's hours and a link to their website complete with events calendar!

#66 of 100 Reasons to Smile in Stockton, California

If you’re looking to enjoy gorgeous views of the California Delta and grab a bite to eat, Garlic Brothers in Stockton is one of the best places in town.  Situated right off the water's edge with great views throughout the whole restaurant, Garlic Brothers is also known for their wood fired pizzas, pastas, seafoods, bar, and liberal use of what else but garlic.  Live music and a great, casual and fun atmosphere make Garlic Brothers a local favorite and a must-try. 

For more information on Garlic Brothers, VisitStockton.org has got you covered!

#65 of 100 Reasons to Smile in Stockton, California

The Emergency Food Bank of Stockton/San Joaquin has been helping fight hunger in our area since 1968.  As the largest direct provider of packaged emergency food in San Joaquin County, over one thousand people a day are served and almost four million pounds of food are distributed each year.  The Emergency Food Band provides an array of services besides their main and satellite pantries such as nutrition and meal planning classes, mobile farmer’s markets, and health fairs.  And in the midst of our rich San Joaquin Valley, the Food Bank also provides a service to farmers and reclamation distribution centers by taking excess or usable foods that would otherwise be thrown away.  We applaud the Emergency Food Bank of Stockton/San Joaquin and all of their amazing work.

Head on over to the Emergency Food Bank of Stockton/San Joaquin's website for information on volunteering, program information, and much more.

#64 of 100 Reasons to Smile in Stockton, California

If you’re a fan of Greek food, Papapavlo’s Bistro & Bar in Stockton’s Lincoln Center will absolutely make you smile.  Long a favorite of hungry Stocktonians, Papapavlo’s is serving all of the classic Greek dishes like stuffed grape leaves, spanakopita, moussaka, and flaming cheese along with continental dishes like filet mignon and seafood pasta with a Mediterranean flair.  And for dessert don’t miss out on baklava, biscotti, and even baklava cheesecake.  If you’ve ever been to Papapavlo’s, what’s your favorite dish?

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