I would think “marrying” bottles is illegal most everywhere. It certainly is here in California. Doesn’t stop bartenders from the practice, of course. And it really is benign when you’re refilling a bottle...

the complementary tasting bar. Groups of 10 or more can book private tours for $5 a person. Round Pond, 886 Rutherford Road (California 128), Rutherford; (877) 963-9364, http://www.roundpond.com . Tours and tastings by appointment...

You are definitely on the right track It is ridiculous to dilute rare and hard to get foods in some kind of mish mash You want to get the essence from this food Eat your heart out—->> We were camping at Mt Desert I waded out in...

I’ll be at Paolietti’s in Highland, NC Sat. night, tired from spending all day riding my bike and watching the Tour de Georgia from the top of Brasstown Bald. I’ll be ready to eat with little fanfare, so I...

If you’re concerned about driving, hire a car service. The prices aren’t too high during the week and you’ll be able to enjoy the day without worries. But if you want to tour yourselves, pack a picnic basket &...

with a succulent, if slightly dry, filling. The ice cream, sweet and nutty, was a delight. Accompanied by a dessert sherry from a small California producer (compliments of the kitchen for the lonely traveler), I was a happy man....

, we went on the “Bawdy and Naughty” City Guides walking tour which involved almost no walking but many tidbits about SF’s early seamier side. After a quick pitstop to buy a laptop bag at Fossil, we headed over to Chinatown to...

a bargain. gasp - $65 each for the tour and tasting (with cheese/canapes) at quintessa but still!

as to what stops on the 10 are a must Thank you for your help and we look forward to your tour.

adulterating it with Jalapeno from the counter. I really love heat. I felt the sausage in attendance this morning was a noble attempt, but once you try a jalapeno cheese, or chipotle sausage, I ask you, is there ever any going...

We’re from Oregon, and making our first tour of New England (part of a Peace Corps reunion group). We’ve been looking over the board for suggestions and it seems much of the information on places we are going is...

://www.eossf.com/ dinner- don’t know- maybe Eos, maybe something else, maybe wander to the hotel and sack out. Monday 10/5: Anchor Brewery Tour lunch at the Monk’s Kettle dinner at Gary Danko Tuesday, 10/6: lunch- Slanted...

as your commute will be too long otherwise, when it is not bicycle weather. Definitely buy cheap city bicycles for your stay – people of all ages cycle everywhere when the snow is gone, but don’t leave an expensive...

touristy junk shops. It is a place that people actually live, shop, and eat. Definitely I would recommend going on some of the food tours mentioned. And make a point to take in several farmer’s markets. The bounty of produce...

. If there are any small sparkling wine producers worth visiting, I’d like to center our touring around those vineyards and then add other good ones in the area. Obviously there are a lot of very good large producers out there...