Red with Meat, White with Fish :: Wine That Loves
Duh….any dummy knows that..but then the rules went and changed on us. A BBQ salmon steak, brushed with a teriyaki glaze practically begs for a red, especially a pinot noir….
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Impressively Upscale :: Holiday Inn on Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco
I just had a walk-through at the Holiday Inn on Fishermans’ Wharf, courtesy of my colleague Anita Hubbard. All I kept saying was, “For a Holiday Inn, this is very…
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Thanksgiving in Paris : Who Cares About Leftovers?
Most people think Springtime in Paris — but why not Thanksgiving in Paris? Context, the network of scholars who lead walking tours in several European cities, is hosting a special…
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The Winner & Still World Champion :: Regent Cruise Line Again Named Best Small-Ship Line
This just in from our friend Tim Laughlin… Readers of Condé Nast Traveler Magazine voted Regent Seven Seas Cruises “#1 Small-Ship Cruise Lineâ€? in the publication’s landmark 20th annual Readers’…
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El Monte Sustainable Lodge :: Mindo, Ecuador
Staying in a jungle lodge with no electricity probably isn’t at the top of anyone’s list of ideas for luxury travel, but a visit to El Monte Sustainable Lodge in…
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Meadowood Restaurant :: One of Esquire’s Best, Napa, CA
Meadowood Napa Valley’s The Restaurant is one of Esquire magazine’s 2007 Best New Restaurants. The 23rd annual awards selected by Esquire’s Food & Travel Editor John Mariani are featured in…
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Basking Under The Michelin Stars :: San Francisco Bay Area
For the second straight year, The French Laundry in Napa County’s Yountville was the only restaurant awarded the coveted three stars by the San Francisco Bay Area and Wine Country…
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Conde Nast Travler Announces Readers’ Choice Awards
The November 2007 issue of Conde Nast Traveler celebrates the 20th annual Readers’ Choice Awards. This year, a record 28,000 travelers voted in the Readers’ Choice Survey. The survey is…
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Sonoma Wine Country :: Autumnal Delights
Several years ago I made my first visit to Sonoma County Wine Country. It was autumn, and it was beautiful. The crowds were gone, the leaves were turning and the…
