Best of the West: Editors' Picks for This Week in the West – Sunset Magazine

Christy Dawn

Gifts & Shopping

Best of the West: Masks That Look Good and Spark Joy

This week we asked YOU what favorite brands are making stylish face masks—and you delivered.

May 19, 2020

May 19, 2020

Olipop

Best of the West: Snacks That Get Us Through the Midday Slump

This week we asked YOU what midday slump snacks get you through—and you delivered.

May 12, 2020

January 26, 2021

Greyladygirl Lead Photo

Best of the West: The Best Instagrams for Virtual Vacations, Design Inspo, Motivational Quotes, and More

This week we asked YOU what Instagram accounts you follow for joy and inspiration––and you delivered.

April 27, 2020

January 28, 2026

Woman with Smartphone Listening to Music

Best of the West: From The Happiness Lab to Modern Love, These Are Our Favorite Podcasts Right Now

This week we asked YOU what podcasts are getting you through––and you delivered.

April 21, 2020

May 6, 2020

The Latest From Sunset

Sauteed Caesar Salad with Anchovy Croutons

Sautéed Caesar with Anchovy Croutons

This savory romaine stir-fry recipe incorporates bold flavors and snappy crunch, set off with fragrant anchovy croutons, grated parmesan cheese, and a brightening squeeze of lemon.

May 14, 2026

May 14, 2026

Croissant Toasts with Hot Honey Tomatoes and Whipped Ricotta

Croissant Toasts with Hot Honey Tomatoes & Whipped Ricotta

Leftover croissants are essentially pre-buttered toast, and they turn out great when you squish them down and griddle them in a hot pan until they’re flaky and crispy once more.

May 13, 2026

May 14, 2026

Chicken Inasal

Chicken Inasal

When I describe chicken inasal as “grilled chicken,” that might be underselling it a bit. This isn’t just any old grilled chicken.

May 13, 2026

May 13, 2026

Living Room in Palo Alto House by Chantal Lamberto

Decorating & Design

In This Palo Alto Home, the Interiors Are the Backdrop for an Eclectic Art Collection

Artist Sandy Ostrau’s house is full of quirky vintage charm.

May 13, 2026

May 1, 2026

Best of the West: From CBD Gumdrops to Garden Supplies, These Are the Brands We Support

This week we asked YOU what West-based brands you want to show some love to––and you delivered.

April 13, 2020

April 17, 2020

Books on the Beach

Sunset Editors’ Spring Reading List

An empowering children’s book, a woke murder mystery, and a paean to lost words—here’s what Sunset editors are reading this spring. It’s Best of the West, literary edition.

March 2, 2020

February 23, 2021

Best of the West: The Foods That Get Us Through

This week we asked YOU what foods and recipes are getting you through––and you delivered.

April 7, 2020

April 8, 2020

The Best of the West in 2019: Editors’ Favorite Things from the Past Year

Every week we share what shops, restaurants, venues, and happenings we’re excited about. Here’s a look back at our very top picks from the past year

December 30, 2019

November 11, 2021

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