Ridge Vineyards: Visiting the Cupertino Tasting Room
If you like good wine you’re probably familiar with Ridge Vineyards. What you might not know is that in addition…
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Visiting Muir Woods? You Now Need a Reservation
In January, the National Park Service launched a shuttle and parking reservation system for Muir Woods, so if you’re planning…
Review: Visiting California Wine Country After the Fires
At the end of September I was out in Sonoma with family friends, and barely a week later I was…
Gilroy Garlic Festival: Pyro Chefs & Garlic Wine
When I heard there was such a thing as the Gilroy Garlic Festival in California, I had to plan a trip…
Staying at the Renovated Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport Hotel
The Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport was my go-to airport hotel for several years when wine tasting trips and mileage…
The Trek To Calicraft is Worth It
I’d never heard of Calicraft til I saw it mentioned under the SF Beer Fest events. And my eye was…
Hotel Review: DoubleTree Berkeley Marina
I had a chance to check out the DoubleTree Berkeley Marina a few weeks ago. A friend was undergoing a…
Where to Get Great Indian Street Food in Berkeley, CA
You know you’ve made a good restaurant choice when a film crew shows up a few minutes after you arrive….
Is the Din Tai Fung San Jose Worth the Wait?
Xiaolongbao, also known as soup dumplings, are one of my favorite foods, and Din Tai Fung is famous for theirs….
Can You Really Get Big Hotel Discounts Via Text Message?
I came across an article about SnapTravel a few weeks ago and decided to check it out. Snap Travel claims…
Experiencing SF Beer Week 2017
I’m starting to get into craft beer, so while my trip to the Bay Area might have been poorly timed…
