Named after a family that once owned the land it’s on, Peccole Ranch comprises more than 600 acres. With 22 communities (10 of them gated) wedged into that space, you might assume there’s little more than residential property there. But as with most neighborhoods, the closer you look, the more you find.
🚶♀️🥏 Walk, Throw Things
Peccole Ranch is green-belted with tree-filled suburban walking paths — including a section known as “Birdhouse Alley” thanks to the elaborate birdhouses hanging in the trees. Also nestled within the greenways is an 18-hole disc-golf course, said by people who know to be fun and challenging, with the trees creating many “low-ceiling” shots.
🍽️ Where to Eat
No wonder Burgundy Bakery is a local fave — the Burgundy doesn’t refer to the color but to the actual region in France. Turns out there’s an award-winning French chef in charge here. Reader Marc H. touts Dom DeMarco’s Pizzeria as “an absolute must,” and suggests the Sicilian style. Meanwhile, reader James P. Reza calls Settebello “the most authentic Napoli-style pie in town.” The Lebanese cuisine at Khoury’s Mediterranean has previously been named Best Neighborhood Restaurant, though I hear you shouldn’t sleep on the roasted lamb at Elia Authentic Greek Taverna. And my favorite food authority — my taste buds — are gaga for the bonkers array of gourmet hot dogs at Buldogis.
📚🖼️ Place to Culture Up
The Sahara West Library has some of the best art galleries in the valley — designed, they say, to Smithsonian standards — usually programmed with a strong lineup of banger exhibits. Also, there’s a bunch of books and other media. It’s all housed in one of the library district’s most distinctive buildings.
