Michelle McIntyre

"Saratoga has dozens of wineries and beautiful Santa Cruz Mountain hiking trails like Castle Rock. I recommend the free jazz on Sunday's at Blue Rock Shoot on Big Basin Way in the village."

"When you make reservations, tell them any event and they will print it on the menu at no extra charge, eg anniversaries, birthday's."

"Go to the bar at night. The bar surface and lighting are cool."

"I enjoyed a sugar free apple mango slurpee at 7-eleven. My son mixed Coca-colla and cherry flavors. He passed on the Iron Man activator cup. Slurpees rock!"

"The Pho noodle soup at this place is fantastic, the decor is cool, with it's purple and red velvet furniture. It's hidden in the corner of a strip mall. $7 for a fantastic Pho soup meal. I don't think"

"You can go horseback riding there by the hour with a guide. No cantering. They only let you walk the horses. The best wine in the tasting room is Cabernet Franc."