Hybrid Dining, Drinking & Dancing: The Poleng Lounge, San Francisco
Again, the critics were right-on! (Not too suprising, since I have the highest respect for the SF Chron’s Michael Bauers’ taste buds.) For weeks I have been meaning to try…
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Malta Musings, Part 2: Where And What?
Like many other Americans, we were a little unclear on Malta’s exact location. It is made up of three islands (Malta, Gozo and Comino). This turned out to be a…
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Let’s Drink To That: “Women Who Wine” Tour, L’Hotel De Beaune, France
I just received a letter from France announcing the “Women Who Wine” Tour in the exquisite L’Hotel De Beaune, geared for women who want to have fun learning about the…
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Scary Harry Potter Jelly Bellys: Fancy Food Show Report, San Francisco
The 32nd Winter Fancy Food Show has ended and, as promised, here’s part one of my report on the good, the bad and the downright scary food products that will…
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Winter White Sale: Half Moon Resort Royal Villas, Montego Bay, Jamaica
Our sources in the Caribbean tell us that you can reserve one of the luxurious Royal Villas for a Winter Escape Package at Half Moon Resort in Jamaica and receive…
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Maybe If I Pointed Out The Aphrodisiac Properties of Chocolate? The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, CA
I’m exhausted from dropping ever-so-subtle hints to my boyfriend about “How this would make a Valentine’s Day present that I would never forget,” and getting no response. I’ve even offered…
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Malta Musings: Part 3: How’s The Food? The Maltese Kitchen
Maltese cooking is a conglomeration of traditional recipes handed down, combined with the influences left behind of the many foreign dominations, as well as a nod to its neighbors, Sicily…
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Big, Bold Bargain Red: Santa Ema Winery, Chile
My friends Jerry and Carol hosted a dinner party on Friday night. They were bragging about Santa Ema Wine from Chile and its 60/40 Cab Sauv/Merlot blend that cost only…
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Overpriced Jean Pool: AG Jeans, San Francisco
The most I’ve ever paid for a pair of jeans was about $50. I usually wear Levi’s that cost about $40. For women, though, buying jeans is a right of…
