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Sonoma Valley’s Feast of the Olives Dinner – Five Courses – © LoveToEatAndTravel.com

Olive Season Sonoma Valley – Feast of the Olive Dinner

We recently attended Sonoma Valley’s “Feast of the Olive Dinner. ” This extraordinary dining experience attracts olive, food and wine aficionados from around the world. The annual dinner is held during Sonoma Valley Olive Season (January through February). It’s a two-month long wine country celebration featuring all things olive. The Feast of the Olive Dinner is so aptly named because it brings […]

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Ghirardelli Chocolatier and Chocolates, SF

New Ghirardelli Square Chocolatier – Fun for Chocoholics!

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Chocolate lovers won’t want to miss a visit to the new Ghirardelli Chocolatier at San Francisco’s Ghirardelli Marketplace (at Ghirardelli Square). Launched on September 13, 2014, the exclusive Ghirardelli Chocolatier program includes daily live chocolate demos – free to the public. Watch as lead Ghirardelli Chocolatier, Bree Smith, creates fresh, hand-crafted milk, dark and white chocolate

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Top 10 Fun New York City Food & Culture Tours

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Pizza, gelato and chocolate… oh my! If you’re a foodie and love to explore and have fun, what better place than New York City to take a Food & Culture Tour this summer. Craving authentic New York pizza? Want to taste some of the best street food in New York City? Indulge in delectable treats

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La Bicyclette Chef, thin-crust pizza and yummy dessert - Carmel, CA - © Caren W

La Bicyclette – a must stop whenever in Carmel

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On a recent visit to Carmel to meet friends visiting from New Zealand, we stopped for lunch at La Bicyclette. What a charming little restaurant! The ambiance and service were both excellent and the menu, although not large is quite enticing. On the day we dined, I opted for the Fisherman’s stew which was

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Romantic Weekend Getaway in Calistoga, California

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We’d always thought of Calistoga as a quiet, laid back kind of town. However, after recently spending a few days visiting their luxury resorts and B&Bs, wine-tasting and touring four unique (appointment-only) wineries off the beaten track, experiencing a Royal Wine & Food Pairing at Castello di Amorosa, dining at fabulous restaurants any foodie would

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The Best Burger in San Francisco – Joe’s Cable Car Restaurant

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UPDATE: Joe’s Cable Car Restaurant has Closed Permanently after 49 Years in San Francisco Opened in 1965, Joe’s Cable Car Restaurant was one of San Francisco’s most popular burger places. Sadly, Joe’s closed its doors in March 2014, after 49 successful years. Truly an end of an era. Read our January 2014 review below: Yes,

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Four Ways to Save Money When Eating at Your Favorite Restaurant

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Going out to eat at a nice restaurant can prove to be quite pricey, especially if you’re eating out frequently. However, don’t fret—instead of just staying at home and missing out on a fantastic meal, try these money-saving tips that will allow you to still enjoy fine dining without breaking the bank every time.

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3 Fabulous French Restaurants in Chicago

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This post was written by Grady Winston, who is a writer, designer and internet development guru from the Midwest. Chicago is known for its stuffed-crust pizza, Polish food and hot dogs, but there’s more to Chicago’s food scene than kielbasa. Among the most popular things to do in Chicago is eating ethnic foods from nearly every region of

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