Five Literary Bars You Need to Visit
Spend some time at these watering holes in Dublin, San Francisco, Oxford, New York City and Montreal frequented by famous writers.
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San Francisco
California’s Best Wine Regions (and Where to Sip)
Sunny California beckons with world-class wines and friendly hospitality. In Napa Valley, sip some of the world’s best Cabernet Sauvignon at Stag’s Leap or Robert Mondavi. To the west, in Sonoma, taste a wide range of wines from Sauvignon Blanc to Zinfandel with stops at Ridge Vineyards and Ravenswood Winery.
Hotels for Wine-Lovers
Whether in bucolic wine country or a bustling big city, wine takes centre stage at these diverse properties. Stay and sip at Timber Cove Resort in Sonoma, The Ritz-Carlton in Toronto or Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
New Hotels, Long-Running Festivals and a Major Exhibit are On Our Radar This Fall
We're buzzing about new openings, events and festivals this fall. Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana opens as Cuba's first five-star luxury hotel, the world’s longest-running oyster festival is back for its 63rd year in Galway, Ireland, and the Teotihuacan: City of Water, City of Fire exhibit opens in San Francisco.
15 Places to Eat and Drink in Oakland, California
Oakland exemplifies California’s can-do attitude and elevates its garden-fresh produce with multicultural influences. Eat your way through the Rockridge Market Hall, hang out in the food-focused Temescal neighbourhood, dig into Indian street food at Juhu Beach Club and sip creative cocktails at Ramen Shop.
Insect-focused Restaurants Serving Grasshopper Tacos, Poached Bees and Cricket Brittle
People in many parts of Mexico and Asia have been crunching critters for centuries. Now, in North America and the UK, a growing number of chefs are experimenting with these sustainable sources of protein in innovative ways. Check out these insect-focused spots in New York City, Toronto, London, L.A. and San Francisco.
Embracing the Unconventional in Oakland
Over the past 10 years, Oakland has emerged from San Francisco’s shadow. Artists, foodies, even nature-lovers now gravitate here, forming a vibrant collaborative aesthetic that is much more than the sum of its parts. Visit an art gallery, get authentic cheap eats from around the world and spend time on Lake Merritt downtown.
Five Food Tours That Give You a Real Taste of Your Destination
Food tours help you get to know a destination through its culinary scene, and great photo-ops (on and off the plate) can make those tours truly memorable. Meet food vendors on the streets of Dublin, taste bison in Canmore, Alta., or eat your way through San Francisco's historic Ferry Building marketplace.
Six Things to Do in Downtown Napa
With its riverfront promenade, charming Victorian architecture and lively food, drink and music scene, Downtown Napa is more than the gateway to wine country. Take a walking tour, eat and drink at Oxbow Public Market and listen to jazz at Blue Note Napa.
A Local’s Guide to San Francisco
Linda Harrison, executive director of the Museum of the African Diaspora, loves exploring San Francisco's neighbourhoods and independent businesses. Here, she shares a few of her favourite spots including Roxie Theater, Caffe Trieste and the Chinese Culture Center.
