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Planning your visit to Sonoma "County"? This might help.

Last post by Brian Tuite « May 9th, 2022, 10:17 am
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Sonoma County, or Sonoma as it is regularly referred to on the wine boards, is a very large area spread over nearly 1,800 sq/mi and incorporating 16...
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May 9th, 2022, 10:17 am
Wine Shop Recommendations - Local

Last post by Giorgi Marshania « May 7th, 2022, 11:07 am
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by M. M c C a l l » April 21st, 2009, 5:22 pm
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When I travel, I always want to know two things: what's the BYO policy, and where can I stop in to pick up a nice bottle of wine?

Please use this...
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Last post by Giorgi Marshania
May 7th, 2022, 11:07 am
A few nights Hudson Valley (Stone Ridge) - looking for dinner recs

Last post by Dan Hammer « June 24th, 2022, 7:58 pm
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by ybarselah » June 23rd, 2022, 8:58 am

Staying at Hasbrouck House in Stone Ridge. Looking for 2 or 3 nice meals (not fancy, but ideally seasonal and decent cooking, byo obviously a huge...

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Last post by Dan Hammer
June 24th, 2022, 7:58 pm
Hotels in Florence

Last post by Howard Cooper « June 24th, 2022, 7:04 pm

by Howard Cooper » June 24th, 2022, 7:04 pm

My wife and I are planning a trip to Rome and Florence in the fall. It will be our first time out of the country since Covid and so we are excited to...

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Last post by Howard Cooper
June 24th, 2022, 7:04 pm
Cyrus restaurant reopening

Last post by Lee Braem « June 24th, 2022, 6:19 pm
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by Lee Braem » June 24th, 2022, 1:25 pm

Just read the restaurant will reopen in September in Geyserville. Yeah!

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Last post by Lee Braem
June 24th, 2022, 6:19 pm
Trip Report: Unusual Itinerary in Napa

Last post by Lee Braem « June 24th, 2022, 2:55 pm
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by Sean T. » June 21st, 2022, 7:15 am

A few weeks behind on this one, but I’m just getting settled back in. This was an unusual itinerary for me as I wouldn’t normally choose to taste at...

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Last post by Lee Braem
June 24th, 2022, 2:55 pm
Tuscan Winery(ies) - Day Trip from Florence

Last post by Howard Cooper « June 24th, 2022, 2:09 pm
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by David Kaufman » April 4th, 2022, 10:20 am

Wife and I will be visiting Florence in June, and while the trip does not include any stays in broader Tuscany, we are interested in a day trip out...

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Last post by Howard Cooper
June 24th, 2022, 2:09 pm
Mexico City?

Last post by John Webber « June 24th, 2022, 10:35 am
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by Glenn L e v i n e » June 23rd, 2015, 6:22 pm

Recommendations anyone? We are kicking around a few days end of Feb 2016 for anniversary as we never get enough city time, and yet can't really leave...

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Last post by John Webber
June 24th, 2022, 10:35 am
Chicago Restaurant Thread

Last post by T Klonoski « June 24th, 2022, 8:32 am
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I thought it made sense to have a catchall thread to post about interesting restaurants in town, whether or not they BYO.

Speaking of...

I was able...
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Last post by T Klonoski
June 24th, 2022, 8:32 am
Three days in Piedmont in April — couple of questions

Last post by S. Mo$er « June 24th, 2022, 3:24 am
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by J D o v e » February 12th, 2022, 11:28 am

My wife and I are celebrating our 30th in Europe this spring and I’ve not been to Piedmont in a long time. We’ve got lodging covered at the Relais &...

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Last post by S. Mo$er
June 24th, 2022, 3:24 am
Beta Tasting and Lunch (June 18 2022)

Last post by Zachary Mancini « June 24th, 2022, 12:16 am
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by Ron Slye » June 21st, 2022, 5:08 pm

Four of us spent a wonderful four plus hours with Ketan Moody and Wade (did not catch his last name) last Saturday on the top of Diamond Mountain...

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Last post by Zachary Mancini
June 24th, 2022, 12:16 am
Going to Nova Scotia, Camden, PEI—need restaurants.

Last post by Michael_D « June 23rd, 2022, 12:53 pm
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by alan weinberg » June 15th, 2022, 8:02 pm

going to Maine and Nova Scotia. Need restaurants in Camden, Maine; Charlottetown, PEI; Halifax, Nova Scotia. Thanks.

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Last post by Michael_D
June 23rd, 2022, 12:53 pm
Visiting Carmel

Last post by S t e p h e n Moss « June 23rd, 2022, 12:32 pm

by S t e p h e n Moss » June 23rd, 2022, 12:32 pm

Long time lurker, first time poster on here.

My wife and I are going out to the Carmel Valley Ranch for some R&R late next week. Looking for some...

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Last post by S t e p h e n Moss
June 23rd, 2022, 12:32 pm
Switzerland Recs

Last post by K Krahenbuhl « June 23rd, 2022, 12:07 pm
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by RyanC » July 14th, 2019, 7:28 pm

Next month we're going to be in Switzerland for a week before heading to the Amalfi Coast. We're flying into Zurich and then going to Lucerne, Wengen...

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Last post by K Krahenbuhl
June 23rd, 2022, 12:07 pm
Airport reports (Global

Last post by Mark Y « June 23rd, 2022, 11:30 am
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by Ramon C » June 21st, 2022, 7:34 am

Travelled to Lisbon (Jan), LHR and Dublin (Mar), and Geneva/Madrid (Jun); returned to NYC/JFK.

All immigration and security lines have gotten much,...

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Last post by Mark Y
June 23rd, 2022, 11:30 am
Willamette Valley restaurant recommendations

Last post by JBrochu « June 22nd, 2022, 6:22 pm
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by Brian S t o t t e r » November 25th, 2021, 7:08 am

My wife and I will be visiting 12/8-12/12. We have our winery visits planned but haven’t put much thought into dining. We’re staying in McMinnville....

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Last post by JBrochu
June 22nd, 2022, 6:22 pm
The Loire Valley Thread

Last post by M.Kaplan « June 22nd, 2022, 3:10 pm
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by alan weinberg » February 13th, 2022, 10:22 am

5 days planned, staying at les Hauts de Loire. Never been to Loire. Ideas welcome. Not necessarily wine centric. Will have car. Then 2 days at...

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Last post by M.Kaplan
June 22nd, 2022, 3:10 pm
Eating and Drinking in Los Angeles

Last post by M. Meer « June 22nd, 2022, 12:57 pm
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by Robert Dentice » January 4th, 2016, 11:46 am
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I go to Los Angeles 4 or 5 times per year and admittedly I have been hyper-critical of the food scene. Keep in mind I live in NYC and dine there...
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Last post by M. Meer
June 22nd, 2022, 12:57 pm
Humboldt Bumpkin Winemaker Goes to Napa...

Last post by Andrew Morris « June 21st, 2022, 11:11 pm
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by Andrew Morris » June 14th, 2022, 9:44 pm

Well...

My wife and I are joining friends from SF and MD for the week in Napa from June 17th -24th. As in a few days.

We have been swamped and are...

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Last post by Andrew Morris
June 21st, 2022, 11:11 pm
Restaurant Pearl Morissette

Last post by Josh Grossman « June 21st, 2022, 3:40 pm
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by Josh Grossman » June 20th, 2022, 5:27 am

We did an 11 course tasting menu and it was truly one of the best meals of my life. Their chardonnay is world class too.

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Last post by Josh Grossman
June 21st, 2022, 3:40 pm
Seattle restaurant update needed.

Last post by Michael_D « June 21st, 2022, 3:19 pm
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by alan weinberg » February 14th, 2022, 8:07 am

daughter visiting a friend. Wondering re restaurants. Need advice.

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Last post by Michael_D
June 21st, 2022, 3:19 pm
Eating and Drinking in Paris

Last post by Robert Dentice « June 21st, 2022, 1:12 pm
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by Robert Dentice » July 1st, 2015, 1:35 am
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Boutique yam'Tcha - stopped by on our first day and had buns and tea. This is in the old space and only serves buns. Fantastic.

Miznon - Nice...
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Last post by Robert Dentice
June 21st, 2022, 1:12 pm
Paris babysitting service

Last post by Ethan Abraham « June 21st, 2022, 11:59 am
Replies: 3
by Nathan V. » March 5th, 2022, 1:07 pm

Headed to Paris for a week in June with my family and my parents. My folks will watch the kids most evenings, but I would like to take them out at...

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Last post by Ethan Abraham
June 21st, 2022, 11:59 am
Business Dinner in Boston?

Last post by Sarah Kirschbaum « June 21st, 2022, 10:49 am
Replies: 27
by Sarah Kirschbaum » June 17th, 2022, 8:08 am

I have a last minute business dinner in Boston this coming Monday. 5 of us, preferably in the Seaport area. Someplace not challenging, but good food,...

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Last post by Sarah Kirschbaum
June 21st, 2022, 10:49 am
Restaurants in Portland Maine

Last post by Jason Hagen « June 21st, 2022, 10:44 am
Replies: 8
by Leonard Taylor » June 18th, 2022, 2:46 pm

Headed to Maine, Portland and need restaurant recomendations.

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Last post by Jason Hagen
June 21st, 2022, 10:44 am
Southern Italy: please comment my choices on the "wine part" of the trip

Last post by Ian Sutton « June 21st, 2022, 6:40 am
Replies: 30
by JiriP » June 6th, 2022, 12:19 am

Hi guys,

I did some research on Southern Italian wines and compiled those which look like typical for these regions: Campania, Puglia, Basilicata,...

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Last post by Ian Sutton
June 21st, 2022, 6:40 am
US passport renewal delays.

Last post by Jud Reis « June 21st, 2022, 4:39 am
Replies: 136
by Victor Hong » July 13th, 2021, 5:35 am
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My passport expires in three years, giving me some room. Check yours before planning overseas trips.
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Last post by Jud Reis
June 21st, 2022, 4:39 am
Moving daughter to NYC, need dining recs

Last post by Barry L i p t o n « June 20th, 2022, 8:55 pm
Replies: 26
by John Walter » June 13th, 2022, 9:31 pm

My wife and I are moving our daughter to NYC (Peter Cooper area) and I need help with restaurants in the area. Thanks!

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Last post by Barry L i p t o n
June 20th, 2022, 8:55 pm
Cote d'Azur - Menton, St Jean Cap Ferrat etc.

Last post by Jim Friedman « June 20th, 2022, 10:14 am
Replies: 6
by Sh@n A » May 2nd, 2022, 10:23 pm

Will be flying into Nice for 2.5 days in the Cote d'Azur with family (kids 3 and 6) in late August. First time to the area and trying to figure out...

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Last post by Jim Friedman
June 20th, 2022, 10:14 am
New York City Restaurants

Last post by Barry L i p t o n « June 20th, 2022, 10:11 am
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I thought I would start a thread dedicated to NYC restaurants.

2013 has been the best year for restaurant openings since 2004. And this expansion...
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Last post by Barry L i p t o n
June 20th, 2022, 10:11 am
Key West—anniversary in late June

Last post by Nick Gangas « June 20th, 2022, 8:18 am
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by Scott Brunson » May 25th, 2021, 3:19 pm
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36 years since I tricked HRH into saying, “I does.”
Staying at Old Town Manor (an old fave) for just two nights.
Dinners at Little Pearl and Hot Tin...
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Last post by Nick Gangas
June 20th, 2022, 8:18 am
Orlando Gets Some Michelin Stars + Miami and Tampa

Last post by Sean Haggerty « June 20th, 2022, 6:17 am
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by Robert.A.Jr. » June 10th, 2022, 6:04 am

Four Orlando restaurants were just awarded a single Michelin star. Knife and spoon, Soseki, Kadence, and Capa.

My take:

Capa - Fantastic chop...

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Last post by Sean Haggerty
June 20th, 2022, 6:17 am
Pizza

Last post by Ramon C « June 18th, 2022, 8:07 am
Replies: 27
by Robert Dentice » June 12th, 2022, 9:06 am

I am trying to embrace the new thread for non-home cooked food. Ha. Should we separate the main thread into wine drunk at home and then wine drunk...

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Last post by Ramon C
June 18th, 2022, 8:07 am
Anyone Flown to Portugal Recently?

Last post by Eric Ifune « June 18th, 2022, 7:30 am
Replies: 20
by Sarah Kirschbaum » June 8th, 2022, 4:45 pm

I'm heading to Spain, but entering through Portugal. The COVID entry requirements are not clear. The CDC and Travel Sherpa seem to indicate that the...

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Last post by Eric Ifune
June 18th, 2022, 7:30 am
Non-wine things to do in Napa / Healdsburg?

Last post by Michael Feldman « June 17th, 2022, 3:33 pm
Replies: 4
by Mike R » June 16th, 2022, 11:49 am

We are planning a return trip to Napa, and looking for some recommendations for some fun things to do other than wine / food so we are able to take a...

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Last post by Michael Feldman
June 17th, 2022, 3:33 pm
German wine trip ... german/english

Last post by P. Dias « June 16th, 2022, 11:34 am
Replies: 15
by Joe Woelkers » February 4th, 2022, 1:13 pm

We are planning a wine trip to Germany maybe 3-4 years from now. When I went to France about 20 years ago, no one spoke english outside of Paris. I...

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Last post by P. Dias
June 16th, 2022, 11:34 am
Florence, Tuscany late June early July; advice please

Last post by KlausS « June 16th, 2022, 11:14 am
Replies: 17
by Warren Taranow » June 4th, 2022, 4:54 pm

My niece and her husband will be in Italy at the end of the month for their honeymoon. Any must see wineries, restaurants, sites, museums? I told...

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Last post by KlausS
June 16th, 2022, 11:14 am
Retail Shop in Reims

Last post by J. D Antonio « June 16th, 2022, 7:59 am
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by Hank Victor » June 15th, 2022, 5:41 pm

Will be visiting Paris and Reims next week.

Looking to purchase and bring back some well priced Champagne. Any shop recommendations?

Thanks

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Last post by J. D Antonio
June 16th, 2022, 7:59 am
Contact Domaine Jean Foillard, Lapierre, Metras, Thivin and Roilette

Last post by Steve Brickley « June 15th, 2022, 7:00 am
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by Steve Brickley » June 11th, 2022, 3:02 pm

We are planning a trip to Beaujolais while in nearby Lyon. I am trying to obtain the phone number or email for the Domaines. Anyone have contact info...

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Last post by Steve Brickley
June 15th, 2022, 7:00 am
Yellowstone Closed Due to Flooding

Last post by Franklin M « June 15th, 2022, 6:40 am
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by T Welch » June 13th, 2022, 3:15 pm

Hope nobody here has plans to visit soon.

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Last post by Franklin M
June 15th, 2022, 6:40 am
Las Vegas

Last post by PeterJ « June 14th, 2022, 9:29 pm
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by samuel.bayles » November 15th, 2021, 7:47 pm

recently spent a week in LV with sole focus on food, here's the best we had
1. Joel Robuchon - 16 course tasting menu, went with the least expensive...

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Last post by PeterJ
June 14th, 2022, 9:29 pm
Decline Of Eleven Madison Park- NY Post

Last post by Rodrigo B « June 14th, 2022, 2:00 pm
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by Steve L Gellman » April 6th, 2022, 4:23 am

Today’s N.Y. Post

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Last post by Rodrigo B
June 14th, 2022, 2:00 pm
Santa Barbara

Last post by Stephen Pepe « June 13th, 2022, 4:31 pm
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by andrewnorth » June 12th, 2022, 1:40 pm

We have just moved to the Santa Barbara area and are looking for a Chevaliers du Tastevin type group in the area. As an avid collector who has a...

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Last post by Stephen Pepe
June 13th, 2022, 4:31 pm
Athens Greece restaurants

Last post by A. Tzikas « June 13th, 2022, 10:58 am
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by Jay $$ Winton » June 12th, 2022, 12:04 pm

We're staying in the Kolonaki area for a couple of nights. Any recent dining recs?

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Last post by A. Tzikas
June 13th, 2022, 10:58 am
Provincetown, MA

Last post by David Westcott « June 12th, 2022, 6:00 pm
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by Paul M c C 0 u r t » June 9th, 2022, 5:49 am

Going up for a few days at the end of the month. Haven't been in decades and the wife has never been. And food or lodging (or other) recommendations...

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Last post by David Westcott
June 12th, 2022, 6:00 pm
Going To Walla Walla - Need Winery Recommendations

Last post by mmoyer « June 12th, 2022, 10:27 am
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by Dave McCloskey » June 8th, 2022, 6:37 am

I'm spending three days is Walla Walla Washington and surrounding areas. I've tried a number of WA Syrah's, Cabs and blends over the years, but would...

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Last post by mmoyer
June 12th, 2022, 10:27 am
Plum Guide or other vacation rental services (Paris in particular)

Last post by M.Kaplan « June 12th, 2022, 8:06 am
Replies: 5
by Ethan Abraham » June 11th, 2022, 3:25 am

Has anyone used Plum Guide to rent an apartment on vacation? Seems to be a more curated/high end Airbnb. Or are there any other rental services...

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Last post by M.Kaplan
June 12th, 2022, 8:06 am
Dining and lodging in Piemonte, Portovenere, Florence, Bologna, Venice, Verona, and Lake Garda

Last post by F.Daner « June 12th, 2022, 2:57 am
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by An_drew_Gelb » May 29th, 2022, 2:16 pm

Here are our thoughts on our dining, lodging, and a few other hopefully relevant experiences during our recent more than five-week (April-May 2022)...

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Last post by F.Daner
June 12th, 2022, 2:57 am
San Diego - Little Italy

Last post by David Baum « June 11th, 2022, 7:11 pm
Replies: 12
by B. Buzzini » May 11th, 2022, 12:06 pm

Thought I'd start a new SD thread, focused just around Little Italy/Coronado. The fam and I are headed there next month, staying by Little Italy,...

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Last post by David Baum
June 11th, 2022, 7:11 pm
Turin For a Couple Days

Last post by Ian Sutton « June 11th, 2022, 5:34 am
Replies: 10
by Tom DeBiase » September 5th, 2018, 9:20 am

Due to a schedule change to our upcoming (two weeks) trip to Italy we will be in staying in Turin for a couple days. We have our hotel booked and was...

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Last post by Ian Sutton
June 11th, 2022, 5:34 am
Re-entering US from abroad

Last post by Andrew Kotowski « June 10th, 2022, 4:05 pm
Replies: 98
by Mattstolz » May 10th, 2022, 6:17 pm
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curious about two things:

first, anyone know if this is on the...
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Last post by Andrew Kotowski
June 10th, 2022, 4:05 pm
Barcelona - Last Minute

Last post by Rob_S « June 10th, 2022, 11:26 am
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by R. Gleiberm@n » June 6th, 2022, 8:15 am

Gresca just contacted me and cancelled for this Sunday night. Need a replacement that is open on Sundays. Eating at Mont Bar (Friday) and La Bodega...

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Last post by Rob_S
June 10th, 2022, 11:26 am
Lake Como restaurant recs

Last post by KlausS « June 9th, 2022, 5:34 am
Replies: 17
by Scott Goodwin » February 3rd, 2019, 9:32 am

My family and I will be visiting Italy in July. I've found lots of great info on WB. But we'll be spending a few days on Lake Como in Bellagio and...

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Last post by KlausS
June 9th, 2022, 5:34 am
Longwood Gardens, PA

Last post by Steve Costigan « June 8th, 2022, 1:32 pm
Replies: 21
by David Glasser » June 5th, 2022, 3:25 pm

Looking for lodging and dining suggestions for my wife and I near Longwood Gardens for a night or two. Upscale rather than economy. We’ll have the...

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Last post by Steve Costigan
June 8th, 2022, 1:32 pm
Sardinia - why not? Advice requested.

Last post by Barry L i p t o n « June 7th, 2022, 5:16 am
Replies: 20
by Chris S p i k e s » June 16th, 2015, 7:23 pm

My wife and I are just starting to kick around a trip idea for the 2nd week of September. We are thinking about San Sebastian, Spain (been there...

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Last post by Barry L i p t o n
June 7th, 2022, 5:16 am
Copenhagen and Amsterdam recommendations

Last post by Marcus Montanile « June 7th, 2022, 2:49 am
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by J. Galang » March 9th, 2022, 11:29 pm

Did a search but most entries are 4 to 5 years old. Looking for current restaurant, wine bar, wine shop and bakery recommendations. Would also...

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Last post by Marcus Montanile
June 7th, 2022, 2:49 am
Rome Restaurants with outdoor seating

Last post by Howard Cooper « June 6th, 2022, 2:39 pm
Replies: 25
by ndogwill » May 30th, 2022, 6:55 pm

We'll be in Rome at the end of June and looking for great restaurants that have outdoor seating. Any recommendations? Thank you!

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Last post by Howard Cooper
June 6th, 2022, 2:39 pm
6 days in sicily-need some advice

Last post by LoriMcLaughlin « June 6th, 2022, 9:51 am
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by mark rudner » January 16th, 2020, 7:18 am

i've read every note from every thread here, and feel i have a good jumping off point. at first i thought we'd drive the entire island but now see...

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Last post by LoriMcLaughlin
June 6th, 2022, 9:51 am
Help! Need A Couple of Tastings Near McMinnville, OR On Short Notice

Last post by Marty Sherman « June 6th, 2022, 9:08 am
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by JBrochu » June 1st, 2022, 1:20 pm

Title says it all. Will be visiting WV on a short trip with a friend on June 16 and 17, and due to being extremely busy and extremely lazy, I only...

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Last post by Marty Sherman
June 6th, 2022, 9:08 am
Flight Cancellation/Rebook: What Can I Expect?

Last post by ClarkstonMark « June 6th, 2022, 4:50 am
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by Andrew Kotowski » June 4th, 2022, 10:24 am

Currently sitting in Delta’s “Rebooking” line (with wife in tow) at JFK, after having the JFK-SEA leg of a return trip from Milan cancelled. I’m...

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Last post by ClarkstonMark
June 6th, 2022, 4:50 am
Quebec City help please

Last post by Dan Kravitz « June 4th, 2022, 3:05 pm
Replies: 10
by Dan Kravitz » May 27th, 2022, 8:10 am

I want to take a trip from my home in Maine to Quebec City, possibly summer, possibly fall. I am looking for suggestions for hotels and restaurants...

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Last post by Dan Kravitz
June 4th, 2022, 3:05 pm
Madrid, España

Last post by F.Daner « June 4th, 2022, 1:40 pm
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by A Rubin Stein » February 20th, 2020, 12:15 pm

I'm beginning a new thread for Madrid-specific recommendations.

I'll be there with my eighteen year old daughter. Hotel and dining recommendations...

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Last post by F.Daner
June 4th, 2022, 1:40 pm
8 Hours in Burgundy on a Monday (LOL)

Last post by dcornutt « June 4th, 2022, 4:39 am
Replies: 5
by Chris Barton » June 2nd, 2022, 11:18 am

Hey all,

I will be in Basel for work (Art Basel) and will have one day off (Monday, June 13th). Dijon is 1.5hrs by train, gonna rent a car and see...

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Last post by dcornutt
June 4th, 2022, 4:39 am
What are Bordeaux winery visits like?

Last post by Brandon_R_Moyse « June 2nd, 2022, 6:37 pm
Replies: 14
by Brandon_R_Moyse » April 5th, 2022, 7:39 pm

Hi everyone,

5 of us are travelling to Bordeaux in May. Between us, we've done wine trips to Napa, Piedmont, Tuscany, Burgundy and the Northern...

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Last post by Brandon_R_Moyse
June 2nd, 2022, 6:37 pm
2022 100 Best Restaurants in Canada

Last post by Josh Grossman « June 2nd, 2022, 4:46 pm
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by Josh Grossman » June 2nd, 2022, 4:16 pm

Many look good, eh? Have reservations at Pearl Morissette in less than a month. Looks like I'll have to see if Langdon Hall Country House has any...

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June 2nd, 2022, 4:46 pm
Washington DC restaurant recommendations

Last post by JoelD « June 2nd, 2022, 1:51 pm
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by Nate Simon » March 22nd, 2022, 11:25 am

Will be staying in DC for a few days. Looking for places with good wine selection (obviously food is important as well). Staying near the National...

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Last post by JoelD
June 2nd, 2022, 1:51 pm
Dining in Beaune

Last post by Mike Grammer « June 2nd, 2022, 8:54 am
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by dcornutt » May 23rd, 2022, 11:24 pm

Hi guys. Just a few thoughts on a few days here dining in Beaune. Things are rocking now. LOTS of people. If you want to dine on specific nights,...

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Last post by Mike Grammer
June 2nd, 2022, 8:54 am
Lyon lunch suggestion

Last post by Steve Brickley « June 2nd, 2022, 8:00 am
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by Steve Brickley » May 29th, 2022, 2:16 am

We’re off to Lyon from Nice. We’ll be eating well in Lyon Wednesday through Friday, so we’re looking for something lighter, fresh, seafood or other...

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Last post by Steve Brickley
June 2nd, 2022, 8:00 am
Firenze Wine Shops

Last post by Riccardo Campinoti « June 2nd, 2022, 3:00 am
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by David Kaufman » May 26th, 2022, 12:04 pm

Will be in Florence early June. Always looking for local wine stores that folks have had positive experiences with. Will be staying at the St Regis...

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Last post by Riccardo Campinoti
June 2nd, 2022, 3:00 am
Rome, Naples, Apulia (Puglia)

Last post by Brent C l a y t o n « June 1st, 2022, 12:39 pm
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by Michael O Brien » April 27th, 2022, 2:03 pm

My daughter and her husband are flying to Rome for a few days and then driving to Naples for a few more. They are then driving from Naples to Ostuni...

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Last post by Brent C l a y t o n
June 1st, 2022, 12:39 pm
Valle de Guadalupe

Last post by ndogwill « May 31st, 2022, 5:14 pm
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by Geoff Weathersby » May 27th, 2022, 4:34 pm

Hi all,

Thinking about taking a trip to the Valle de Guadalupe down in Baja later this year. Anyone have any recommendations for wineries/producers...

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Last post by ndogwill
May 31st, 2022, 5:14 pm
Durand - okay to carry on? [Update from TSA]

Last post by Joe W i n o g r a d « May 31st, 2022, 10:29 am
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by Tom Chen » May 27th, 2022, 8:16 am

I would like to take my Durand on travel, but don't want to check in a bag just for that.

I saw on the TSA site that corkscrews are allowed if they...

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Last post by Joe W i n o g r a d
May 31st, 2022, 10:29 am
Any around the world tickets experiences?

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by Otto Dobre » May 30th, 2022, 6:56 pm

Any advice on such a venture. The price for Business Class seems extremely worthwhile at about $10,000 for air per person.

I am rather curious at...

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Last post by Otto Dobre
May 30th, 2022, 6:56 pm
London restaurants

Last post by Kevin Lloyd « May 30th, 2022, 6:48 pm
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by ndogwill » May 13th, 2022, 5:08 pm

We’ll be in London (Mayfair) for a few days with our teenage kids and wondering if anyone has good restaurant recommendations? Kids love a variety of...

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Last post by Kevin Lloyd
May 30th, 2022, 6:48 pm
Tuscany wine tasting recos

Last post by ndogwill « May 30th, 2022, 6:28 pm
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by ndogwill » April 29th, 2022, 9:09 pm

Driving from Rome to Torrita di Siena at the end of June. We were looking to stop at a few wineries on the way. Any recommendations? Thanks!

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Last post by ndogwill
May 30th, 2022, 6:28 pm
Ontario wineries: Beamsville bench & Niagara region

Last post by Josh Grossman « May 30th, 2022, 4:11 pm
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by Dave Kosovec » October 22nd, 2019, 10:25 am

Hi all,

Looking to visit 3-4 wineries near the end of November and looking for some recommendations. Really just looking to taste the best possible...

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Last post by Josh Grossman
May 30th, 2022, 4:11 pm
Recommendations for Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Last post by Barry L i p t o n « May 30th, 2022, 2:59 pm
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by dbulaevsky » May 23rd, 2022, 12:23 pm

Hi, all - headed to the Chateauneuf-du-Pape area in July and would really appreciate any recommendations for tastings (including private tours),...

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Last post by Barry L i p t o n
May 30th, 2022, 2:59 pm
Any good wineries or wine shops near Lancaster, PA?

Last post by Glenn C McMillen « May 30th, 2022, 2:37 pm
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by Geoffrey Wolpert » April 22nd, 2022, 7:17 am

Looking for a good wine experience in my area, but not a fan of the sugar juice that most of the local wineries serve. I really like Cabernet and am...

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Last post by Glenn C McMillen
May 30th, 2022, 2:37 pm
Return to Northern Italy

Last post by An_drew_Gelb « May 29th, 2022, 2:01 pm
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by An_drew_Gelb » February 10th, 2022, 3:20 pm
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Hello, looking for input on our return to Italy! Flying to Milan and returning from Milan, with plenty of time in between. So far, the plan is to...
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May 29th, 2022, 2:01 pm
Most insane bar tabs I’ve ever seen

Last post by M.Kaplan « May 27th, 2022, 12:01 pm
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by Guillermo M » May 23rd, 2022, 1:06 pm

First, I’m in the wrong business. I should have been an EDC server and just get tips.

Check these tabs out....

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Last post by M.Kaplan
May 27th, 2022, 12:01 pm
Anderson Valley (CA) Recommendations

Last post by Joe Webb « May 26th, 2022, 11:51 am
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by A. Tzikas » May 16th, 2022, 9:33 am

Our small group is planning a trip to Anderson Valley, mostly focusing on wine tasting and dining, in that order, and am fishing for recommendations...

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Last post by Joe Webb
May 26th, 2022, 11:51 am
Lyon Sunday restaurant?

Last post by Milton Hudson « May 26th, 2022, 8:40 am
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by Sh@n A » May 5th, 2022, 8:47 am

Looking to book restaurants for my upcoming trip to Lyon (Fri pm / Sat / Sun / Mon am). Just now realizing many restaurants are closed on Sat/Sun,...

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Last post by Milton Hudson
May 26th, 2022, 8:40 am
Paris (and Normandy area) Spirits Stores?

Last post by dcornutt « May 26th, 2022, 8:33 am
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by Peter Hirsch » March 23rd, 2022, 3:33 am

I'll be in the Normandy area (Bayeux) and then Paris in November. Would like to come back with some interesting Armagnac and maybe Cognac and other...

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Last post by dcornutt
May 26th, 2022, 8:33 am
Waaay northeast - Downeast Maine

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by Dan Kravitz » May 17th, 2022, 5:48 pm

Two schizophrenic nights in northern Maine -

Caribou: Accompanying a friend whose roots are here, we stayed in the Caribou Inn and Convention...

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May 25th, 2022, 8:08 am
Beatles Tours -London and/or Liverpool

Last post by Kaitlyn K. « May 25th, 2022, 5:18 am
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by Bdklein » May 18th, 2022, 9:23 am

Any recommendations for Beatles tours in Liverpool and/or London ? TIA

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Last post by Kaitlyn K.
May 25th, 2022, 5:18 am
Provence, France -- Best vineyards and restaurants to visit

Last post by jprusack « May 24th, 2022, 6:54 pm
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by AmyR. » May 11th, 2022, 9:02 am

Hi,

I'm traveling to southern France this summer with my partner, and I was hoping to get some recommendations for places (namely vineyards) to...

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Last post by jprusack
May 24th, 2022, 6:54 pm
Washington DC this spring

Last post by Jim Friedman « May 24th, 2022, 6:44 pm
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by Lonnie F. » April 18th, 2021, 5:31 am

Hi folks,

My wife's birthday is coming up and we're going to DC for the weekend. We have our hotel and dinner reservations for Friday and Saturday...

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Last post by Jim Friedman
May 24th, 2022, 6:44 pm
French Laundry

Last post by Joe Dulworth « May 24th, 2022, 1:16 pm
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by Mike R » April 1st, 2022, 10:46 am

Anyone know of a secondary market to trade French Laundry reservations? We sadly were unable to get a reservation when the May availability came out...

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Last post by Joe Dulworth
May 24th, 2022, 1:16 pm
New Dallas Restaurants/Wine Shops Recs

Last post by Michael O Brien « May 23rd, 2022, 1:16 pm
Replies: 1
by Abhi M. » May 19th, 2022, 10:47 am

Heading to Dallas for the weekend. Curious if anyone has input on any new or more recent Dallas spots with great wine lists. Tempted to try out the...

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Last post by Michael O Brien
May 23rd, 2022, 1:16 pm
Restauran Recs in Providence RI or Near Yale University

Last post by Steve Costigan « May 22nd, 2022, 2:48 pm
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by George Hejna » July 8th, 2014, 4:14 pm

Doing some college visits next month. Wondering if there are any not to miss places to eat and have a bottle of wine in Providence, RI or near Yale....

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Last post by Steve Costigan
May 22nd, 2022, 2:48 pm
Iceland Sweden and Denmark Tour

Last post by Magnus Solhjell « May 22nd, 2022, 11:01 am
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by Mikhail Lipyanskiy » February 13th, 2022, 7:57 am

The summer planning has begun ! With so much vacation time missed due to pandemic - we decided to do a big tour this summer as well as see our...

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Last post by Magnus Solhjell
May 22nd, 2022, 11:01 am
San Diego - who has the best wine programs?

Last post by Robert Dentice « May 22nd, 2022, 10:05 am
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by ybarselah » May 20th, 2022, 8:50 am

curious on the current state of affairs. haven't been in a while and it seem to be getting much better.

what are the top 5 place for real wine?

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Last post by Robert Dentice
May 22nd, 2022, 10:05 am
Any thoughts on Bottega in Yountville

Last post by Rich Salsano « May 21st, 2022, 5:20 am
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by Lee Braem » May 20th, 2022, 7:50 am

I’m planning my first post-COVID trip to Napa. Bottega was always a favorite, but my last visit in late 2019 left me a bit disappointed.

I would...

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Last post by Rich Salsano
May 21st, 2022, 5:20 am
SoCal Suggestions

Last post by Barry L i p t o n « May 20th, 2022, 10:35 am
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by Ethan Abraham » May 20th, 2022, 5:27 am

I know a lot of southern california folks here....
My kids want to visit Disneyland and Universal in August. Figure we spend the rest of the time...

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Last post by Barry L i p t o n
May 20th, 2022, 10:35 am
Paris Spring/22: 15 nights, 4 different hotels. AM I CRAZY?

Last post by DIANAD « May 20th, 2022, 6:14 am
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by bruce curfman » February 28th, 2022, 5:43 pm

After multiple canceled trips to Paris and Burgundy the last two and a half years, we have booked Paris for an April/May trip. (Burgundy will be in...

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Last post by DIANAD
May 20th, 2022, 6:14 am
Trip Report: Willamette Valley

Last post by DIANAD « May 20th, 2022, 6:08 am
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by Sean T. » April 19th, 2022, 1:32 pm

Couple weeks behind on this. This was my first time in Oregon. Nice little weekend getaway for my birthday. We stayed 2 nights at the Setting Inn....

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Last post by DIANAD
May 20th, 2022, 6:08 am
London Special Occasion Restaurant

Last post by Kent Comley « May 19th, 2022, 4:22 pm
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by Jud Reis » April 29th, 2022, 2:26 pm

Hoping the collective wisdom of the board can help me here. Taking my wife to London for a milestone birthday of hers in June, staying in Mayfair....

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Last post by Kent Comley
May 19th, 2022, 4:22 pm
Need Charleston SC restaurant ideas

Last post by Eric W « May 19th, 2022, 9:43 am
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by Dave McCloskey » February 19th, 2022, 6:52 am

My wife and are heading to Charleston on Thursday for a four day stay and need lunch an dinner restaurant recommendations. We appreciate fine dining...

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Last post by Eric W
May 19th, 2022, 9:43 am
Greek Travel Report

Last post by A. Tzikas « May 17th, 2022, 12:14 pm
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by Kelby James Russell » April 1st, 2022, 12:33 pm

Just returned from a fantastic two week trip to Greece, primarily for wine, and had to share a couple of observations. (And make sure to read the...

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May 17th, 2022, 12:14 pm
Eating and Drinking in San Francisco

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Just back from a week in San Francisco primarily for work; however, I managed to fit in a number of very good meals including a few new places.

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