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Five-Star Chef Brings Flavor to Historic Hotel
Story and photos by Thomas Atkins
Five-star chef Daniel Quint stands in front of his new culinary home, the Murphys Historic Hotel on Main Street.
For the past few months, something new has been cooking in Murphys, or to put it more accurately, someone new has been cooking in Murphys. This someone is Daniel Quint, a five-star […]
Barretta Gardens Inn
By Thomas Atkins
Photos by Luis Torres
The walkway leading to the entrance of the Barretta Gardens Inn.
At the turn of the 19th century, when the gold rush town of Sonora was riddled with shafts and tunnels in search for that hidden treasure and the nearby Standard Lumber Company was underway, a beautiful three-story Victorian farmhouse was […]
Shining Light into the History of Christmas Trees and Lights
By Thomas Atkins
A beautifully decorated Christmas tree in front of Knit Knacks on the Main St. of Murphys. Photo by Thomas Atkins.
Every December, households across the U.S. begin to “deck the halls” and walls, eaves and trees with Christmas decorations, ornaments and lights to spice up their house for this special season. For “tis the […]
Christmas Around the Mother Lode
Photos by Greg Kristapovich
Santa made one of his rare ice-skating appearances at the Long Barn Lodge Ice Rink, Saturday, Dec. 15. It made for a fun-filled skating session. During intermission, Santa even got on the zamboni and helped groom the ice.
