Destination Vacaville

Visit Vacaville

Destination Vacaville introduces tourists and travelers to the people and places that make visiting Vacaville such a unique travel experience. Destination Vacaville is brought to you Visit Vacaville, the city’s official destination marketing organization. Destination Vacaville, let's go!

  1. 11/26/2025

    Santa's Coming to Vacaville!

    Santa catches up with Destination Vacaville to chat about all the holiday merriment coming to town. Stay in the know—and don’t miss a thing this season. Santa’s watching!

    8 min

  2. 11/07/2025

    Farm to Table with Chef Matt Andrews

    In episode four of our five-part series spotlighting the chefs behind Visit Vacaville’s Farm to Table Dinner 2025, host Alyssa Pardini sits down with Chef Matt Andrews—owner and operator of Frosty’s, and a culinary talent whose heart is as big as his flavors. Hailing from the small Northern California town of Dixon, Matt’s love for food was sparked in his grandmother’s kitchen, where simple, honest flavors first captured his imagination. A graduate of the California Culinary Academy, he honed his craft under renowned chefs including Wolfgang Puck and Kerry Simon, blending comfort food with the fresh creativity of California cuisine. Family. Flavor. Passion.

    13 min

  3. 09/10/2025

    Farm to Table with Chef Kyle Young

    In episode three of our five-part series spotlighting the chefs behind Visit Vacaville’s Farm to Table Dinner 2025, host Alyssa Pardini sits down with Chef Kyle Young—a culinary talent known for blending classic techniques with modern creativity. With experience across fine dining and boutique kitchens, Chef Kyle brings a bold yet thoughtful approach to local, seasonal ingredients. Passionate about sustainability and community, he’s as dedicated to mentoring young chefs as he is to crafting unforgettable dishes. Fresh ideas. Local flavors. Big impact.

    24 min

  4. 08/14/2025

    Farm to Table with Chef Tim Saenz

    In the second episode of our five-part series spotlighting the chefs behind Visit Vacaville’s Farm to Table Dinner 2025, host Alyssa Pardini sits down with Chef Tim Saenz of Il Fiorello Olive Oil Company. With roots in San Diego’s top kitchens—including The Addison, Jeune et Jolie, and The Marine Room—Chef Tim brings serious culinary chops and a deep love for fresh seafood and local ingredients.  Destination Vacaville? Let’s go!

    20 min

  5. 07/10/2025

    Farm to Table with Chef Megan Smith

    In the first episode of our five-part series featuring the chefs from Visit Vacaville’s Farm to Table Dinner 2025, host Alyssa Pardini sits down with Chef Megan Smith of Ironwood American Bistro. Megan shares the inspiration behind her vibrant salad course, made with local produce, foraged fennel pollen, and garden-fresh chive blossoms. She also talks about her culinary journey and how she now focuses on teaching approachable, nutrition-focused cooking classes.  Destination Vacaville? Let's go!

    22 min

  6. 07/04/2025 · BONUS

    Trailer: Meet the Chefs of Solano County

    A quick preview of our upcoming series featuring the talented chefs behind Vacaville’s 2025 Farm to Table Dinner.

    1 min

  7. 06/18/2025

    The Story Behind "Touch the Sky" in Downtown Vacaville

    In this episode of Destination Vacaville, host Alyssa Pardini sits down with sculptor Martin Taylor to discuss his incredible journey into creating metal origami sculptures. Martin shares how his passion for industrial design evolved into an art career, starting with inflatable art pieces at Burning Man and leading to his latest work, "Touch the Sky." This beautiful sculpture now graces downtown Vacaville, where it resides on the scenic School Street Bridge. Tune in to hear the fascinating story behind "Touch the Sky" and how Martin's creative process brings his imagination into reality. Destination Vacaville? Let's go!

    19 min

  8. 06/12/2025

    Labyrinthine Heart

    In this episode, Visit Vacaville sits down with San Francisco-based artist Wendy Ackrell to discuss her stunning sculpture, the Labyrinthine Heart—a powerful tribute to compassion, community, and the unifying force of art.

    28 min
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Destination Vacaville introduces tourists and travelers to the people and places that make visiting Vacaville such a unique travel experience. Destination Vacaville is brought to you Visit Vacaville, the city’s official destination marketing organization. Destination Vacaville, let's go!

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  • Creator
    Visit Vacaville
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Visit Vacaville
  • Show Website
    Destination Vacaville