Wing Lee Bakery isn’t your typical bakery. This one offers fabulous freshly-made Dim Sum at extremely reasonable prices. It’s no wonder that there’s usually a line out the door. All the better to work up an appetite! The Dim Sum is larger than most you’ll see in other Chinese restaurants, especially the Steamed BBQ Pork […]
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People are always asking us for ideas on one-or-two day getaways that are relatively local, not too expensive… and FUN! We recently went on a one-day/overnight trip and had a blast. So we thought we’d share our getaway experiences with you. Feel free to use any of these ideas as a guide to plan a day-or-two
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Just go where the locals go and you usually can’t go wrong. We could tell by the crowds every time we passed by, that this small casual-style diner was the “talk of Broadway.” Located around the corner from the Century 20 Theaters, it’s a convenient spot for a casual-style breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner before or
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This post was written by Deborah Grossman from the San Francisco Bay Area. In October 2017, the devastating fires in Napa and Sonoma touched nearly everyone either personally or through friends and family. As part of the recovery, Napa Valley denizens are ready and eager to welcome visitors with open arms and delicious food and drink.
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Have you ever fancied playing tourist for a day or weekend in your city? It’s always a lot of fun. No need to wait for out-of-town guests to enjoy taking in the sights, especially if you live in or near a beautiful city – and San Francisco is no exception. Clift San Francisco So we
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This post (the second of a three-part Switzerland travel series) was written by Deborah Grossman from the San Francisco Bay Area. In South West Switzerland, Geneva may get the fame. But Lausanne has won my heart. Some cities are the perfect size, and Lausanne fits the bill. As the fourth-largest city in the country and
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This post (the first of a three-part Switzerland travel series) was written by Deborah Grossman from the San Francisco Bay Area. Switzerland has a mighty mix of attractions considering it’s ten times smaller than California. Though Zurich and Lucerne receive more tourist attention, the towns along the Montreux Riviera hugging Lake Geneva in South West
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Thinking of visiting Napa and Sonoma Wine Country this year and want to avoid peak season crowds? Consider a visit during the Spring or early Summer. Although both areas are popular year-round tourist destinations, wine country tends to be especially busy from late summer to mid-October during harvest “crush” season. Take a fun Napa and Sonoma Wine
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