An all-star team of local bartenders crafted ABV, a sleek bar and eatery in SF’s hip Mission District. The drinks are top-notch and service is professional (water glasses *will* get filled), but the vibe remains welcoming and down-to-earth. In other words: the perfect bar. The menu has fun mix-and-matches such …
The One & Only presides over the northern tip of the island nation of Mauritius. It sprawls over 60 acres with pristine beaches and tropical gardens, adorned with ultra-luxury villas and suites, golf courses, tennis and water sports, as well as pools and ocean-side dining. Each suite features a private …
Continued from A Week in South Africa: Part 1 Too many consumers still associate South African wine far too exclusively with Pinotage among reds and Chenin Blanc among whites. And while these two highly successful grape varieties of course play an important part in the national wine industry, they are …
The Bombay Sapphire Distillery, located in Hampshire, England in an old paper mill, opened to the public for the first time on October 1 after a four-year refurbishment. Visitors can now tour the distillery, learn about the gin’s history, take a bartending master class, or simply sip Sapphire at the …
Somewhere between the surf and sand, the redwoods and radicals, Santa Cruz’s rep for exceptional wine, beer, and spirits gets overshadowed. It’s no wonder. The renowned bastion of counterculture sits on an enviable stretch of land conjoining California’s majestic redwoods with the marine sanctuary of the Monterey Bay. Yet amidst …
Standing Stone Brewing Company, located in quaint, green downtown Ashland, stands out as down to earth in the predominantly Shakespeare-themed town. At the bi-level brewpub, which features a bar, brew deck, and outdoor patio, taste the Steel-Cut Stout, which is brewed with 100 pounds of oats and won Silver at this …
It’s impossible to overstate the sheer physical grandeur of South Africa, the beauty of the scenery that, at various moments throughout the day, forces you to stop in your tracks, look around, and catch your breath: The sweep of a sky speckled with birds wheeling overhead; the variously jagged and …
The occasional fire truck double-parked outside this former mortuary at South Van Ness and 22nd Street isn’t responding to an incident. The precinct firefighters are simply among the neighborhood denizens who have heard what’s been going on and have been dying for a first-hand look-see. Indeed, what’s been going on …
Game, an adventurous New American restaurant, opened in San Francisco on Nov. 6. The menu is informed by the name itself: game is sourced locally and the world over. Try the roasted venison with king trumpet mushrooms, pumpkin, and watercress ($36) or the cavatelli with wild boar sugo, fennel, and …
New York’s Hudson Valley may just be the Napa Valley of the Spirits World. Thanks to helpful legislation, a few brave pioneers, and a cooperative Distiller’s Guild, the area has flourished producing innovative spirits. Grab the overnight bags, turn off your cell phone, and ready your palate…because you’re going on …
The Warwick’s new costume change is a serious nod to its ‘hood. The new interior design is a contemporary adaptation of old Hollywood glamour; and, yes, the cocktails are seasonal. Come snag a sweet from the roaming candy girl and sip a Black Dahlia, with Blackwell rum, housemade blackberry puree, …
The Hotel Paracas is a Starwood property. Your friends will assume you’re talking about Caracas, Venezuela. Just tell them, “No–Paracas with a ‘P’ as in Peru.” And since one of the best things to do when you’re in Lima, let’s face it, is to leave Lima, you hop aboard a super …