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I don’t drink, but this (finished) martini looks stunning A long-time resident in LA that I meet says to me, “When people hear ‘LA,’ they immediately think Hollywood, the glitz and glamour of it all. Hollywood seems to be our nobility. But that’s such a small part of LA.” I agree with him on that...
read more My trip is about drinking all the hot chocolate and coffee my already belabored stomach can hold. I adore the coffee shops I see around me and marvel at all the sweet offerings on display. This latte and mocha is from Emporio Rulli, a place that bills itself as the ‘quintessential Italian pastry, caffé and wine...
read more Union Square is one of San Francisco’s main retail and cultural centers. There’s something here for everyone. It’s also a terribly pretty place, and I say terribly, because it’s one of those places that make me stop in awe and just … breathe. Cookware giant Williams-Sonoma has their flagship store here...
read moreBoboquivari’s A good steak is part of any US trip. My friend, Bobbie, recommends Boboquivari’s , a boutique restaurant that’s not your usual steakhouse. The specialty here is steak and crabs. The steak is dry-aged for four to six weeks in a highly specialized facility, which results in a richer, tastier meat. The...
read more San Francisco is a food-lover’s city. Many will attest that it represents the most exciting and energetic food system in America. Over here, organic food is HUGE, supported by a dynamic organic farming movement. During my short time here, I see that if the food isn’t organic, it probably won’t sell as well....
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