Business

Ladera Grill in downtown Morgan Hill is the recipient of the prestigious 2014 Award of Excellence from the international publication, Wine Spectator. They are the first restaurant in Morgan Hill to receive this honor. Ladera Grill was established in May 2011 and occupies the historic Skeels building in downtown Morgan Hill. It is owned and operated by Dan and Kathy McCranie, General Manager Morgan McCranie and Executive Chef Tony Garcia. Susan Marsh, the Wine Director/Sommelier has been with them for 2.5 years. Ladera Grill is open seven days per week from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Morgan Hill will soon be buzzing with giggles and laughter as kids of all ages will enjoy the new campus of Genius Kids, scheduled to open March 3 at 174 W. Main Ave. in Morgan Hill. Formerly the old post office, the red “barn” is now the home to the national franchise Genius Kids, which boasts 11 campuses in the Bay Area and growing. Kamal Gill, a resident of Morgan Hill, and her son Rohan Gill are excited on their new business venture and franchise. They have spent the last three months decorating and modifying the facility. The center will focus on infants, toddlers, preschoolers and transitional and enrichment kindergartners. Pickup from local schools for after school for grades kindergarten through fifth-grade will be offered.