Most of the hotel teas are fairly expensive. I know that Sotheby’s Auction House has a more reasonable (and smaller) choice for tea. One can get just scones and tea instead of the larger-type mega meal. The surroundings are...

I believe Henry’s Hunan, on Natoma east of New Montgomery is open. Maxfield’s bar in the Palace Hotel. Chipotle on New Montgomery south of Mission.

The Garden Court. Palace Hotel. One of the most beautiful rooms in SF, if not the world. $55 before tax and tip. If that’s below your SUPER pricey threshold, then your search is over. Link:...

Hi, I’ll be in Oklahoma City for two days without a car and was wondering if people could help me find some good spots to eat. I’ll be staying at the Renaissance Hotel at 10 North Broadway. I’d greatly appreciate...

's what we want to know). The location is ideal: in the hotel of the same name, across the street from the papal palace. The hotel needs to be described first since it is, surely, one of the finest in France. The building was a...

I just returned from a ten day bridge tournament at the Marriott. Here are a few suggestions: For a decent breakfast, leave the hotel and walk one block down Magazine to Huey’s 24/7 Diner. You can order anything on the menu...

dark beer. And if you want to eat Polish food with a twist with artsy Varsovians, try Qchnia Artystyczna (a favorite of my Polish theater-producer cousin), inside the Museum of Contemporary Art (itself housed in an old palace)....

recomendation near our hotel. We bought tickets for a concert at the Opera House and I was thinking in going to the restaurant at the Opera for our big dinner out. Thanks for your help.

We’re driving up on the 29th (Mon) and we’re planning on lunch at Abu Elias, and dinner at Shahi Palace that day. Tues. morning I’m aiming for bagels, I think probably St. Viateur Bagels because I think...

options, cut south a few blocks to Chestnut St. and turn west. Several choices here; maybe other hounds can offer some fresh leads. At Baker St., toward the west end of Chestnut, head back north and pass the Palace of Fine Arts,...

amazing detail about how sophisticated this ancient culture was. Anyway, don’t miss the pyramids. I liked the modern art museums and the floating gardens. Consider a day trip, even a tacky bus trip one day outside the city...

Months of planning, finally happening next week. Florence, Venice and Rome. In Rome, we will be staying in the Hotel Aventino, in the neighborhood same name. Anyone familiar with that area and its restaurants and trattorias?...

My husband & I stay at the Limetree Hotel in Belgravia (we are in fact heading that way on Tuesday). Very conveniently located for the sightseer. Near Victoria Station as a transportation hub & walking distance of Buckingham...

days, but would love tips on your favorite food spots in Bangkok (I wouldn’t mind some restaurant recommendations, but I also love the idea of good street food!) also, what are some essential things to see, esp. art-related...

We always visit Panella on Via Merulana when in Rome and recommend it as well. We also like the prepared foods and the various foccacia and pizze. It’s a short walk from the Mecenate Palace Hotel where we always stay....