By Emma Krasov. Photography by Yuri Krasov When traveling to Northern California, try not to miss a beautiful, full of history and gastronomic delights City of Oakland, which has half the population of San Francisco, and many more square miles …
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Perfectly Paired: Honig Wine Dinner at Lake Chalet Seafood Bar and Grill in Oakland, California
By Emma Krasov. Photography by Yuri Krasov. Since this historical restaurant in Oakland, right on the beautiful Lake Merritt, started its monthly winemaker’s dinner program last year, the popularity of the event has grown exponentially, moving from smaller dining areas …
A Spring of Food and Drink in Northern California
By Emma Krasov. Photography by Yuri Krasov. It’s not like we ever experience real winter here, but still—when bright-yellow mustard flowers start popping up upon our green rolling hills and neatly combed vineyards, and the last rainy clouds give way …
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Big Sur Foragers Festival: Your Best Winter Weekend Getaway
Big Sur Foragers Festival If you reside in California that is! The magical Monterey Peninsula is a feasible destination for any Californian who can drive and enjoy our countryside road trips. The beauty of the Pacific Coast is unparalleled, and …
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February in California: San Francisco for Chinese New Year, Oakland for Fat Tuesday and Valentine’s
By Emma Krasov. Photography by Yuri Krasov Z & Y Peking Duck Restaurant Those appetizing golden-brown, lacquered-looking ducks in a San Francisco’s Chinatown window are a Chinese New Year’s staple, and a signature dish at the just opened Z & …
Mendocino Magnet
By Emma Krasov. Photography by Yuri Krasov In view of the upcoming Lunar New Year, Valentine’s Day, and International Women’s Day, I can’t help but think back to our latest visit to Mendocino right before Christmas and New Year’s, when …
ADLER Spa Resort SICILIA: A Cure for Winter Coldness
By Emma Krasov. Press images courtesy ADLER Spa Resort SICILIA For American vacationers of any age, marital status, and psychological type, Italy presents an enormously appealing destination with any amount of unbeatable attractions from climate and natural beauty to historical …
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San Francisco in Pictures: Exciting Places, Festive Events
By Emma Krasov. Photography by Yuri Krasov If a picture is worth a thousand words, let’s try for a quick pictorial overview of places and events, happening now or in the last couple of months in a world-famous city that’s …
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Nick’s Cove, California’s Destination for Seafood and Fun Since 1931
By Emma Krasov. Photography by Yuri Krasov. An opulent Nick’s Cove Legacy & Renewal Celebration unfolded on the last Sunday of August on the shores of Tomales Bay in West Marin, California. Nick’s Cove, a well-known historic inn and restaurant, …
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Eat and Drink at Fattoria e Mare in Half Moon Bay This Summer
By Emma Krasov. Photography by Yuri Krasov. If you’re visiting Northern California this summer, you probably have more than enough suggestions of where to eat and drink, but even on a short visit try not to miss a charming coastal …
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