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The Four Seasons Silicon Valley Review: Revisiting an Old Favorite

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Adrienne

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Bedroom

My review of the Four Seasons Silicon Valley, an excellent Palo Alto hotel that is surprisingly affordable for a luxury property. Continue reading →

Posted in california, hotels, luxury, pet-friendly, usa

Five Great Weekend Road Trips from the Bay Area

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Adrienne

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Are you heading to Northern California for vacation and looking to venture beyond the city limits of San Francisco? Or a local who is looking for a long weekend getaway? Either the way, you’re in luck. The Bay Area is … Continue reading →

Posted in california, outdoorsy, roadtrip, usa, wildlife Tagged california, national park, outdoors, travel, united states

A First-Time Visitor’s Guide to Yosemite National Park

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Adrienne

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Upper Yosemite Falls and Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, California

Of all the things I loved about living in the Bay Area, one of my very favorites was having Yosemite National Park only a few hours away by car. Yosemite is one of the US’s most stunning National Parks, in my … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, california, outdoorsy, usa Tagged california, national park, outdoors, travel, united states

Los Angeles for the TV and Movie Fan

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Adrienne

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Set of Central Perk from Friends, Warner Brothers Studio Tour, Los Angeles, California

I’ve been to LA probably a dozen times, but most of my visits have been business trips to downtown, which is not much of a tourist area. My favorite LA trips, however, were a couple of “father daughter” trips I … Continue reading →

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Three Fun Day Trips from Las Vegas

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Adrienne

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Artist's Drive, Death Valley National Park, California

I love Vegas as much as the next person (probably more than the next person, if we’re being honest), but even I can’t handle more than about three consecutive days on the Strip. It’s rare that I’ve visited Vegas without … Continue reading →

Posted in california, nevada, outdoorsy, roadtrip, usa

The Best Places to Eat in Napa Valley

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Adrienne

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Caramelized diver sea scallops with cauliflower puree, Redd, Yountville, California

It’s not all about the wine: Napa Valley is also a serious food destination. It may be best known for super spendy restaurants like The French Laundry, but there is a lot of great food available at much more reasonable … Continue reading →

Posted in brunch, california, fine dining, foodie, french, italian, pet-friendly, restaurants, usa

Acquerello: SF’s Best Fine Dining

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Adrienne

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Ridged pasta with 'fois gras' scented with black truffles and Marsala, Acquerello restaurant, San Francisco, California

Since I wrote about my second favorite San Francisco fine dining spot, it seems only appropriate to share my #1 favorite. After five years of eating our way through the Bay Area and Napa, both my husband and I agree … Continue reading →

Posted in california, fine dining, foodie, italian, luxury, restaurants, usa

Five Great Day Trips from the Bay Area

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Adrienne

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Big Sur, California

There are lots of things to love about the San Francisco Bay Area: great weather, incredible restaurants, and beautiful surroundings.  One of my favorite things about the area, however, is how many great places you can visit without ever staying … Continue reading →

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Campton Place: A San Francisco Gem

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Adrienne

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"Chocolate" (chocolate cremeux served with sliced cherries, smoked ice cream and brittles, Campton Place, San Francisco, California

Campton Place might be one of the most under-rated restaurants in San Francisco.  It’s completely omitted from the California guidebook I own, and isn’t often mentioned by people of my generation as one of the best restaurants in the city, … Continue reading →

Posted in california, fine dining, foodie, Indian, luxury, restaurants, usa

The Meal of a Lifetime at The French Laundry

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Adrienne

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Shortly before we moved away from the bay area this summer, we had the opportunity to dine at The French Laundry, Thomas Keller’s iconic Napa Valley restaurant that is the recipient of three Michelin stars and is regularly named among … Continue reading →

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