The South First Area (SoFA) of San Jose, known as the South Bay’s arts and entertainment district, is getting a fresh new look in the culinary department. There are, as always, several new eateries, lounges and clubs popping up, but SoFA Market is the happening hub where it all …
With California drearily nearing its’ last year of water, we’d like to look at the glass-half full in America’s finest city, San Diego, through its’ surplus of sun, fun, and picturesque views. A standard most San Diegans set is fitting all three of those into one experience. With a “no drinking …
With endless libations in Napa Valley, it can become a bit overwhelming when deciding which winery to visit on your trip. Alternatively, if it’s not your first time at the rodeo, you may be happy to learn about some wineries located off the “Vegas Strip” that is Highway 29. Whether …
Emily, nestled in Clinton Hill conveniently across the street from the A & C trains, takes its name from the Mrs. of husband-and-wife team Matt and Emily Hyland. On a recent visit, a proudly smiling Emily was making her way through rustic wooden tables in the narrow restaurant to …
Nestled into a subtle inlet on the south side of Sutter Street in between Jones and Leavenworth, you will find white beehive tiles on the floor with the word ‘Aloha’ spelled out in blue tiles. Pull the door open, step inside and bask in the tantalizing ambiance of Hawaiian inspired …
It has been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Whether you are looking to remedy the shenanigans of the night prior or to get a jumpstart on your day, Milwaukee has a great collection of cool breakfast spots to check out. Here are a few …
Long ago when Westminster (England’s political hotspot), was being raised from the ground, there stood a pub called the ‘Blue Boar’. As the local gathering spot, it stood true to its traditional English roots; British ales flowed, local music entertained and Gentlemen went about discussing their work affairs and political …
Fun fact: Philadelphia has got a lot more love to offer than the brotherly kind. While everyone can recognize the LOVE sign in Center City and plenty more would jump at taking a date on a trek up the “Rocky Steps” at the Art Museum, there is so much more …
As Silicon Valley stretches north toward San Francisco, craft cocktail bars are a little harder to find but a lot more diverse. The best places on the Peninsula have one thing conveniently in common, though—they’re all within a half-mile of their local Caltrain station. So even if you live in …
Has this happened to you? You’re scanning the menu at dinner, trying to decide what to eat, and you see that the restaurant is now adding a 20% service charge to every bill. No more tipping. Just 20% on the top, no matter how big or small your party is. …
On January 19th, 2010 a collective gasp was heard in Milwaukee as the news that Pizza Man had burned to the ground the night before. This was not just any neighborhood pizza joint. Pizza Man was an institution, a landmark, and possessor of one of the best wine collections in …
We all know famed Napa Valley restaurants French Laundry and Meadowood, and boy do we love them. But our local pockets (as much as we would like to) can’t handle a 5-course meal every day. So where do we go? And more importantly, what do we eat when they go …