Reds, Whites & News: Secrets of Sommeliers, San Francisco
You go to a fancy restaurant. The sommelier comes to your table and starts chatting. You don’t know squat about wine and can’t tell the dif between a Cab Sauv,…
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Light Sleepers, Unite: Lighthouse B & Bs
If you want to bring home the beacon, sleep in a lighthouse. Yes, it’s true. Some are being converted to bed-and-breakfast inns as their navigational roles diminish because of newer…
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This Ain’t No Baby Grand: Grandhotel Pupp, Czech Republic
We just watched the Queen Latifah movie, “Last Holiday,” and most of it took place at the Grandhotel Pupp in the alpine town of Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic. And what…
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Going To The Dogs: W Hotel, San Francisco
I might bring my dog Panda to this event. W Hotels in San Francisco and Bark Magazine have invited our four-legged friends to a Pooch Party that will benefit several…
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Costly Cocktail – A Millionaire’s Mint Julep: Kentucky Derby
My brother’s been to the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. He said it was a great race. But mostly, it’s a fantastic party with lots of boozing amid the well…
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Thousands of Restaurant Reviews & Menus: Amazon.com
Books. Cookbooks. Restaurant Books. Restaurant Reviews. Sounds like a logical progression at Amazon.com, so it’s now offering a free service featuring thousands of restaurant menus. Initially, this service is for…
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Nips and Tucks for Fewer Bucks: Medical Tourism
If the rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain, does a rhinosplasty in India or France mean you’ll pay less through the nose? Sometime soon, someone you know will…
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Hot Wheels: Scott Speed’s Squadra Piloti
Have you ever driven a Porsche, Ferrari or Lamborghini? Wouldn’t you love to rent one when you travel somewhere? Now, you can… Scott Speed’s Squadra Piloti is a national club…
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Make Mom’s Day: Vosges Haut-Chocolat
I’ve ordered the incredibly delicious truffles for my wife from Vosges Haut-Chocolat for Valentine’s Day in the past. But for the perfect gift for the Moms in your life from…
