So you want to find the best hotel bars in SF?
The Best Hotel Bars in San Francisco
InsideHook - 3/15/2024
San Francisco is an incredible city to go out in. Never mind all the doom loop naysayers — there’s never a shortage of fun things to do here. And one thing that the city certainly excels in is its world-class hotel bars... Read more
Barbara Lawson used gardening to pull herself out of depression.
Plants saved her life. Now she’s helping others heal at her L.A. plant shop
Los Angeles Times - 3/14/2024
On a Sunday afternoon, inside a whimsical Redondo Beach plant shop, eight women and I sat at a workshop table, smiling and laughing as we played with dirt. With bird chirping sounds and mediation music... Read more
Want to learn more about the history of flight and see vintage planes?
10 Best Aviation Museums Around the U.S.
Travel + Leisure - 3/14/2024
In this contemporary age of commercial aviation, it's easy to forget just how amazing it is that we can fly around the globe with ease. And that's why it's so important to visit aviation museums across the country... Read more
Looking to enjoy some excellent steak in Washington D.C.?
12 Best Steakhouses In Washington, D.C., According To A Trained Chef
Tasting Table - 3/21/2024
Washington D.C. boasts a dynamic culinary scene with a wide range of restaurants. You can walk a few blocks and enjoy everything from authentic Ethiopian doro wat to birria tacos to a classic French blanquette de veau... Read more
It’s glitter on the dance floor. Plus seasonal cocktails on tap.
Welcome to the Disco Dance Party at Zhuzh, the New Micro Club from the Macondray Team
Eater National - 3/13/2024
There’s a new bar hustling open on Nob Hill this week, and it promises to be a disco dance party. The Macondray team took over the former Soda Popinski’s space on the trolley car line at... Read more
Nineteenth-century French paintings, tapestries and boat replicas.
The unbelievable relics hiding inside this California Macy's
San Francisco Chronicle - 4/5/2024
The historic department store Macy’s has anchored malls and stood as a back-to-school clothing destination for generations. In many major cities across the country, the embattled chain is known for unveiling... Read more
USA Today’s annual 10Best competition was decided by a public vote.
San Diego’s O’Brien’s Pub named the No. 1 beer bar in America
San Diego Union-Tribune - 3/8/2024
O’Brien’s Pub in Kearny Mesa, long recognized as one of San Diego’s oldest craft beer bars, was named the No. 1 beer bar in America on Friday in a USA Today 10Best poll. Founded in 1994 and specializing... Read more
From buzzy Instagram-worthy spots to tried-and-true small-town standbys...
What's the best restaurant near you? Check out USA TODAY's 2024 Restaurants of the Year.
USATODAY - 2/15/2024
We get the question all the time: What restaurant should I try? It comes from friends looking for the latest and greatest, family visiting from out of state and readers who trust our expertise... Read more
The Estate Yountville's updates its culinary and guest experiences.
Under New Ownership, This Beloved Yountville Retreat Revitalizes Napa’s Culinary Scene
Forbes.com - 3/19/2024
The Estate Yountville has long served as the faithful base for Napa’s well-heeled out-of-towners. Its central location in Yountville makes it ideal for those who prefer strolls around town between tastings... Read more
Morucci's is known for its affordable, delicious sandwiches.
Old-school Bay Area deli Morucci’s is off the beaten path. It still gets lines out the door.
San Francisco Chronicle - 4/3/2024
Tucked away from Walnut Creek’s bustling downtown food scene, an unassuming little deli just off the highway in the Saranap neighborhood regularly draws lunchtime lines out the door. Called Morucci’s Si Mangia Bene... Read more
The vibey 1940s bowling alley is fully restored.
A Vintage 84-Year-Old Bowling Alley Reopens With a Vegan Menu in Montrose
Eater National - 4/11/2024
An odd little bowling alley sits on Honolulu Avenue in the town of Montrose. With just eight lanes, it’s about the size a billionaire might tack onto their mansion on a whim. But at 84 years old, Montrose Bowl... Read more
Travel over the rivers and through the woods.
Hike of the week: Hollenbeck Canyon is a magical, green backcountry oasis
San Diego Union-Tribune - 3/11/2024
A hike among the grasses and wildflowers at Hollenbeck Canyon should be considered an essential outdoor activity for San Diegans in the spring. On this nearly 5-and-a-half mile journey through the canyon... Read more
Billboard selects its 26 top music venues of 2024.
Billboard’s 2024 Top Music Venues
Billboard - 2/13/2024
Using our editorial expertise and Boxscore metrics, Billboard has selected 26 venues that artists clamor to play and fans gather at to enjoy. These selections are divided by region and venue type... Read more
Less punk. More hyperpop.
A Brooklyn D.I.Y. Landmark Changes With the Times
The New York Times - 2/21/2024
Just before midnight on Saturday, hard techno began pulsating from the Market Hotel, a D.I.Y. music venue located beside the elevated tracks of a Myrtle Avenue subway station in Bushwick, Brooklyn... Read more
This Hawaiian sea turtle has a cult following at Disney's theme parks.
This Disney character is popular in Hawaii and Japan, but not here
San Francisco Chronicle - 2/24/2024
The queue stretched beyond my eye, with dozens of Disney fans filling the lush pathway. They weren’t there to meet Mickey Mouse or buy the latest in-demand popcorn bucket, but instead to meet Olu Mel... Read more
Take a seat at Tognazzini’s Dockside in Morro Bay.
An Old School Cool Seafood Restaurant On California’s Central Coast
Forbes.com - 3/17/2024
While this pretty coastal city near San Luis Obispo isn’t exactly a hidden gem — just try walking down the busy sidewalks on the weekend — it’s still fairly chill. The area is known and beloved for its... Read more
These are the five best croissants you need to try in the Bay.
I’ve tried over 50 croissants in the Bay Area. Here are the top 5
San Francisco Chronicle - 3/20/2024
It’s easy to be sucked into a croissant’s whirlpool of laminated dough. The Bay Area has a wealth of credible options, but only a handful are truly great. While updating our guide to the region’s best bakeries... Read more
For Jeff Mauro, his favorite sandwich is pastrami.
Jeff Mauro Can't Get Enough Of The Pastrami Sandwich At Langer's In Los Angeles - Exclusive
Tasting Table - 4/4/2024
Do you have a favorite sandwich? The one you automatically go to as soon as you walk up to the deli counter or make sure is always part of that picnic lunch? For some, it's an Italian sub; for others... Read more
"We started off with just yogurt and coffee. Now we offer a little more."
Bravo Cafe & Yogurt: small space, big menu
San Diego Reader - 4/4/2024
“I tell you,” insists my friend Tim. “He gives the most. He’s the host with the most! He’s worth the trip!” “Uh, to Spring Valley?” I ask. “Hey! I live in Spring Valley. What’s wrong with Spring Valley... Read more
Indulge in premiere pre-theater dining at these restaurants.
These Restaurants Within New York’s Concert Halls Offer The Perfect Pre-Curtain Feasts
Forbes.com - 2/24/2024
It just got easier to sneak in a dinner, a real one, before a performance in New York at three of the city’s major cultural venues. The reason: these new restaurants are inside the building-or at least the complex.
If you're a chocolate fan, you've heard of Ghirardelli.
San Francisco's Historic Ghirardelli Square Is The Modern-Day Chocolate Factory We All Deserve
Tasting Table - 3/2/2024
If you're a chocolate fan, odds are you've heard of Ghirardelli. It's the chocolate brand from San Francisco whose decadent 1-inch chocolate squares come wrapped in bright colors and a variety of flavors... Read more
There's never been a better time to support these women-owned bars.
6 Women-Owned Bars in Los Angeles That You Need to Visit
New York Observer - 3/6/2024
Looking to support women-owned businesses during Women’s History Month—and all year long? Hospitality unfortunately remains a rather male-dominated industry, but Los Angeles is home to several renowned... Read more
Ride the Blue Line trolley and find hidden gems or popular places to go out
How to explore and eat your way through San Diego County on the Blue Line trolley
San Diego Union-Tribune - 3/20/2024
Growing up in San Diego and Tijuana with two parents who worked — and sometimes only one car in a family of four — I gained experience taking public transportation. This guide highlights the Blue Line trolley... Read more
The reopened Fidi restaurant goes beyond steak.
The Classic American Dishes That Made Delmonico’s Famous
Eater National - 3/7/2024
Sure, Delmonico’s in the Financial District bills itself as a steakhouse, but historically, it has always been much more, with many now classic dishes having been invented there. And so, one evening last week... Read more
Where hot air balloons soar overhead, new tasting rooms have opened and mor
Napa Valley weekend: Wineries, eateries and shopping abound in Yountville
East Bay Times - 3/19/2024
Sometimes the itinerary calls for bougee amusements — and we can’t think of a better Napa Valley locale for indulgence than Yountville. A quaint stretch of wine country located mostly along a one-mile roadway... Read more
Caviar, cocktails, and high-tech putting.
Check Out Las Vegas’s New High-Tech Golf-Centric Hot Spot
Eater National - 3/11/2024
As Las Vegas continues to see a trend of entertainment-dining-activity hybrids entering the nightlife space, a newcomer is moving into the Gateway District with a high-tech take on the driving range... Read more
San Francisco boasts a ton of spots for delicious Indian cuisine.
18 Best Indian Restaurants In San Francisco
Tasting Table - 3/12/2024
In a city as expansive and eclectic as San Francisco, knowing where to go for the best of anything, including Indian food, is challenging. With so many restaurants to choose from in this coastal Californian city... Read more
From breakfast burritos to lemon lavender waffles...
Where to Eat Brunch in West Hollywood
InsideHook - 3/12/2024
West Hollywood knows how to do brunch. Come weekend mornings, the cafes, coffee shops and restaurant patios are abuzz with a very West Hollywood mix of people — from those looking to cure their hangovers... Read more
Hikers can trek to the remains of Marshal South's family home.
Hike of the week: Ghost Mountain is a trip back in time with impressive Anza-Borrego scenery
San Diego Union-Tribune - 3/25/2024
With a name like Ghost Mountain, visitors to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park may expect to find some kind of paranormal activity on this quick hike. While Ghost Mountain doesn’t seem haunted, it does have... Read more
1 Hotel San Francisco puts a chic spin on the eco-friendly property.
This San Francisco Hotel Focuses On Sustainability, Natural Design And A Great Patio
Forbes.com - 3/14/2024
When you enter 1 Hotel San Francisco’s brick building, the city’s noise fades quickly. The lobby, adorned with verdant plants, rich wood and organic stone, immediately envelops you in a sense of tranquility... Read more
The best Michelin stars and Bib Gourmand recognitions in LA.
The 20 Best Michelin-Starred And Bib Gourmand Restaurants In Los Angeles
Tasting Table - 3/18/2024
Since Los Angeles is home to one of the most impressive, diverse, and dedicated dining scenes in the country, it makes sense that it would boast several Michelin-starred and Bib Gourmand restaurants... Read more
The new land is a dinosaur-themed area.
Legoland debuts new Dino Valley land with revamp of two 20-year-old rides
San Diego Union-Tribune - 3/22/2024
Kids can travel back in time to the land of dinosaurs at Legoland’s newest themed area Dino Valley, which opened Friday. Just off the park entrance, Dino Valley features three rides, carnival-style games... Read more
Whether you’re seeking rare new releases or solid crowd-pleasers...
A Guide to the Bay Area’s Best Bottle Shops
InsideHook - 3/12/2024
From artisanal liquor stores to hidden beer caves, the Bay Area is in a class of its own when it comes to bottle shops. After all, modern craft brewing in the U.S. originated in San Francisco when Fritz Maytag... Read more
The state has invested $15 million to improve research on Black history.
Where to Learn More About Black History in California
The New York Times - 2/26/2024
In a cemetery on a back country road near Sacramento, three rows of granite gravestones bear the same inscription: “Unknown, moved from Negro Hill Cemetery by the U.S. Government — 1954.” The graves hold... Read more
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn is located steps from the parks.
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn at Walt Disney World Resort [In-Depth Hotel Review]
upgradedpoints.com - 3/13/2024
The experience of staying in a Disney Deluxe Resort hotel — the pinnacle of luxury accommodations at Disney World — differs from that of vacationing at other Walt Disney World hotels. For starters... Read more
Olympic National Park is more beautiful than you can imagine.
‘Every shade of green that you can imagine’: What’s so special about Olympic National Park
USATODAY - 3/16/2024
Olympic National Park looks straight out of a fairy tale or film. Its beauty is unreal. ”We've got rugged glacier-capped mountains, more than 60 miles of wild Pacific coasts, and these massive, magnificent stands of... Read more