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4/29/2013

1. Sip with the Rolling Stones at Cliff Lede Vineyards. If Apple were in the wine business, their operation would probably look a lot like...More»

4/23/2013

Start in San Francisco and end at a secluded beach enclave...or a leafy mountain hideaway, or a cider-tasting room, or a desert art Shangri-La. In California, your road-tripping options are virtually limitless, even if your time is...More»

3/18/2013

The cabin’s rented and the car’s packed. The only problem with a trip to Lake Tahoe this weekend: the snow is melting, not falling, and the temps are climbing into the upper 50s. But don’t back down now. You can...More»

2/28/2013

Wake up: Before a breathtaking hike to Alamere Falls, fuel up with one of Bobolicious’s smoothies, like the Black Mambo...More»

2/7/2013

Stay Milliken Creek Inn Tucked away on the three verdant acres along the Napa River, the Milliken Creek Inn & Spa...More»

1/29/2013

Last weekend, while serving as a judge at the Mendocino Crab, Wine, & Beer Festival, I learned just how seriously Mendocino takes crab season. I spent...More»

1/17/2013

Vancouver likes its hotels artsy (and a tad edgy), its food fresh, organic, and in abundance, and its wine on tap. By design, Vancouver is a trifecta of old, modern, and natural: Glass-and-steel structures scraping the sky are...More»

1/2/2013

Go on a brew tour from San Francisco to San Diego. California’s micro brew scene is booming right now, and summer is the best time to imbibe along the coast. Here are some must-do stops:...More»

12/20/2012

Shop Last minute Christmas shopping is tough. Luckily, downtown St. Helena is full of one-of-a-kind consignment and home décor shops to check every person on your wishlist....More»

12/19/2012

SAN FRANCISCO'S VERY OWN MOUNTAIN playground is less than four hours away (on a good day), which means that most stalwart weekend warriors have a go-to Tahoe routine. Say, circle for parking at Squaw; join the...More»

11/16/2012

A last-minute four-hour drive south of the city recently landed me in the Central Coast enclave of Morro Bay. Despite having lived in the Central Coast for years, I somehow never made it to this quaint seaside strip of waterfront...More»

11/5/2012

For those with an aversion to hoards of tourists, partiers who think San Francisco is one big Greek Row, and the riff raff bound to take over the city this weekend during “...More»