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farm where much of the seasonal menus are sourced. Contributor Aashna Patel takes us on a whirlwind tour of Toronto including a Lake Ontario cruise, a helicopter tour, visits to art galleries, museums, and the Hockey Hall of Fame. Maribeth Mellin hops a train to Oceanside to explore all this seaside town has to offer from top hotels to lauded restaurants including Valle, honored with a Michelin Star. Contributing Editor Bill Abrams reports on the iconic USS Midway Museum, one of the most popular tourist destinations in San Diego, with more than 20 million visitors to date. It is also a floating tribute to those who have served — and continue to serve — in defense of our country. Abrams shares e USS Midway's storied history on the museum's 20th anniversary. Our Attend pages are especially packed this month with news of philanthropic events, festivals, fundraisers, and fêtes. ank you for your support of all our community has to offer. You are the best! PHOTO BY VINCENT KNAKAL Letter from the Editor Editors' Pick, A Visual Feast: Leila The CH Projects team has convened around Persian food for years, and at Leila, the hospitality group's newest offering in North Park, the communal dining experience is celebrated and enhanced. The restaurant's interior brings to life the bustling night markets of Morocco, complete with an 18-foot water feature, intricate millwork, and walls adorned with tapestries and tiles. The ambiance is a dance of light and shadow, cast by a starry ceiling and fixtures sourced from Moroccan bazaars. Photography by Vincent Knakal on the cover Andrea Naversen, Editor-at-Large Instagram: @ranchandcoast H appy fall! Yes, summer has passed, the pace has picked up, and our calendars are once again packed with school events, fall fundraisers and festivals, harvest happenings, and of course, Halloween. Have you bought your candy yet?! October also means our annual "Best Of " issue, celebrating our readers' favorites in dozens of categories and some editors' picks as well. We tallied thousands of votes in all. What's the best new restaurant in town? Readers weigh in. Where do they go for fine dining, a family-friendly atmosphere, quick bite, or night life? Read on for favorite golf courses, galas, arts and musical arts organizations, live music venues, and museums. And how about dentists, doctors, dermatologists, and plastic surgeons? On the home front, readers play favorites when it comes to architects, builders, remodelers, interior designers, lighting and flooring, real estate agents, and more. Our readers also pick top personalities in town including television and radio broadcasters, chefs, sommeliers, and sports figures. anks to all who voted in our "Best Of " poll. What does a World Series champion do when he leaves the dugout for good? Former Philadelphia Phillies' outfielder Jayson Werth turned to fillies, as in horse racing, and then moved on to the Triple Crown, reports Managing Editor Deanna Murphy in a fascinating interview. Look for Werth's thoroughbred colt, the 2024 Belmont Stakes winner Dornoch, at the Breeders' Cup World Championships on November 1 and 2 in Del Mar. Our editors and contributors also hit the roads and take to the skies in this issue. In "Wining and Dining in Healdsburg," I explore this charming area in the Sonoma Valley wine country to sip fine wine at Chalk Hill and Montage Healdsburg, sample exquisite food at the renowned three- Michelin Star Singleread restaurant, and visit the organic ranchandcoast.com 50 OCTOBER 2024 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE