10 ways to celebrate spring in Lodi and beyond

1. Pack a basket of wine and real dishware

As spring offers some dry, warm weekends before summer comes in all of its heated glory, there’s no better season to spread out a blanket and share a basket of deliciousness with your favorite person.

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