Food Flight of Fancy: Los Angeles (1st of 2 parts)

Apr 17, 06 Food Flight of Fancy: Los Angeles  (1st of 2 parts)

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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...

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Food Flight of Fancy: San Francisco (last of 4 parts)

Apr 14, 06 Food Flight of Fancy: San Francisco  (last of 4 parts)

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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...

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Food Flight of Fancy – San Francisco (Part 3 of 4)

Apr 12, 06 Food Flight of Fancy – San Francisco (Part 3 of 4)

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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...

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Food Flight of Fancy: San Francisco (Part 2 of 4)

Apr 10, 06 Food Flight of Fancy: San Francisco (Part 2 of 4)

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Boboquivari’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...

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Food Flight of Fancy: San Francisco (Part 1 of 4)

Apr 10, 06 Food Flight of Fancy: San Francisco (Part 1 of 4)

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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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