This Week: September 27, 2008

Locations in this article:  Los Angeles, CA

September 27, 2008

We are broadcasting from Mendocino, CA live from the Stanford Inn!

Peter will chat with Katy M. Tahja, local historian, author and librarian. She will talk about the county’s history, the unique native dialect known as Boontling, and how more than 150 famous authors come from Mendocino.

Gregory Witt, author of Ultimate Adventures: A Rough Guide to Adventure Travel will share some of his favorite locations and tell us how you, too, can experience adventure travel!

Kate Hee, owner of The Outdoor Store, reveals some local Mendocino activities, including the botanical gardens, whale watching, hiking, and more, as well as some of the area’s hidden gems. www.mendooutdoors.com

Los Angeles Times travel insider Jane Engle calls in to update us on hotel security and safety after the recent bombing of the Islamabad Marriott Hotel in Pakistan.

Local artist and entertainer Hal Wagenet stops by to talk about the Mendocino’s counterculture community from the ’60s and beyond.

Chef Nicholas Petti, owner of Mendo Bistro will give us an update on the region’s wineries, its abundance of mushrooms, and his flair for rock ‘n’ roll in and out of the kitchen. www.mendobistro.com

Call us and be a part of the show! Peter will be answering your calls Saturday between 10 a.m. and noon at 888-88-PETER (888-887-3837), or you can email us anytime at peter@petergreenberg.com.