From the always-awesome BottleRock festival to fun outdoor dining spots, we’ve got some great ideas for making the best of the long Memorial Day weekend. So let’s get to it, shall we?
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1 SEE & HEAR: BottleRock battle plan
One of the best music festivals on the planet returns to Napa this weekend. But with scores of amazing performers on the bill, not to mention a ton of tempting food options, it’s best to plan ahead. We can help with that.
Smoky Grilled Shrimp is seasoned in a marinade of extra-virgin olive oil, lime juice and zest, brown sugar, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Courtesy of Ed Anderson
2 COOK & EAT: Grill, baby, grill
We’re pretty sure there’s a state or federal law that says if it’s Memorial Day Weekend, you have to spend at least a some time cooking something outdoors. And celebrity chef Michael Symon has some cool ideas for that.
3 SEE & HEAR: Great shows are all over
From a museum devoted to bubbles to a San Jose play about a controversial wedding cake, there is plenty to see and do on this holiday weekend.
4 COOK & SCARF: Mouthwatering risotto
What’s the key to this too-creamy-to-be-believed risotto dish? It’s not really risotto (ssshhh!) But, wow, is it tasty.
Milly Alcock, left and Julianne Moore star in the compelling Netflix dramedy “Sirens.” (Netflix) Netflix
5 WATCH: 3 gems to savor
A Netflix dramedy, a brilliant Italian family epic and a literary rom-com are all worthy of your viewing time this weekend.
6 PLAY & EAT: Seaside dining
A leisurely, waterside restaurant meal is just the thing to make a long holiday weekend complete. Here are 5 places to do just that.
7 PLAY: Embrace the ‘Doom’
The revered “Doom” video game franchise has unleashed its latest chapter, “Dark Ages,” and we have some thoughts.