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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
Waaay northeast - Downeast Maine

Last post by Dan Kravitz « May 17th, 2022, 5:48 pm

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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Last post by Dan Kravitz
May 17th, 2022, 5:48 pm
London Special Occasion Restaurant

Last post by Kent Comley « May 17th, 2022, 4:49 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 17th, 2022, 4:49 pm
Re-entering US from abroad

Last post by Ramon C « May 17th, 2022, 12:53 pm
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by Mattstolz » May 10th, 2022, 6:17 pm

A negative test is still required to re-enter the US at this point correct?

curious about two things:

first, anyone know if this is on the...

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Last post by Ramon C
May 17th, 2022, 12:53 pm
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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Last post by A. Tzikas
May 17th, 2022, 12:14 pm
London restaurants

Last post by Peter O « May 17th, 2022, 10:38 am
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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 Peter O
May 17th, 2022, 10:38 am
Anderson Valley (CA) Recommendations

Last post by Evan K « May 16th, 2022, 7:04 pm
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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 Evan K
May 16th, 2022, 7:04 pm
Return to Northern Italy

Last post by An_drew_Gelb « May 16th, 2022, 8:54 am
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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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Last post by An_drew_Gelb
May 16th, 2022, 8:54 am
Wine List at The Modern in NYC

Last post by Sh@n A « May 16th, 2022, 6:59 am
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by Lee Braem » April 7th, 2022, 10:13 am

We booked a table for 4 at The Modern (not the Bar Room) in early May. They have quite an extensive wine list, including a lot of reds with some age...

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Last post by Sh@n A
May 16th, 2022, 6:59 am
Tuscany wine tasting recos

Last post by JackW e i s s b e r g « May 15th, 2022, 6:13 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 JackW e i s s b e r g
May 15th, 2022, 6:13 pm
San Diego - Little Italy

Last post by Mark Colendich « May 14th, 2022, 7:56 am
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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 Mark Colendich
May 14th, 2022, 7:56 am
New York City Restaurants

Last post by Nathan V. « May 14th, 2022, 6:57 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 Nathan V.
May 14th, 2022, 6:57 am
Cooking class in Liguria?

Last post by Mattstolz « May 14th, 2022, 6:39 am
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by Mattstolz » May 13th, 2022, 5:55 pm

Have a trip coming up split between Portofino and Cinque Terre (staying in Manarola) and was wondering if anyone has done a fun cooking class in...

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Last post by Mattstolz
May 14th, 2022, 6:39 am
I need suggestions for several cities along SE seaboard please

Last post by Scott Brunson « May 13th, 2022, 2:38 pm
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by David Whitworth » June 6th, 2014, 2:10 pm

We will be traveling to Savannah, GA, Beaufort and Charleston, SC, as well as the Wilmington and Charlotte, NC areas. Do any of you folks have...

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Last post by Scott Brunson
May 13th, 2022, 2:38 pm
bribing for an upgrade

Last post by SZZimmermann « May 13th, 2022, 1:18 pm
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by Philip Ente » April 17th, 2022, 1:33 pm

Posted this on flyer talk but it got booted:
bribing for an upgrade is not in the spirit of Flyertalk
Maybe the moderator thought it was a great...

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Last post by SZZimmermann
May 13th, 2022, 1:18 pm
Chablis 2022 recommendations

Last post by J. D Antonio « May 13th, 2022, 10:54 am
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by RasmusP » May 11th, 2022, 7:10 pm

Hi,

Heading to Chablis 25-27 of May for the first time.

Any good recommendations to restaurants, things to do etc.

For restaurants, a great...

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Last post by J. D Antonio
May 13th, 2022, 10:54 am
La Morra (Italy) Travel Question

Last post by JeremyR « May 13th, 2022, 2:50 am
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by Sh@n A » May 10th, 2022, 7:37 pm

Is there an obvious answer to the question of staying in La Morra town proper versus 5 min drive outside of the town?

Background: I am traveling to...

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Last post by JeremyR
May 13th, 2022, 2:50 am
Hotel recco's Piedmont and Lake Como

Last post by F.Daner « May 12th, 2022, 7:04 pm
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by F.Daner » May 8th, 2022, 6:49 am

We have a Northern Italy trip planned the last week of June for 10 days. I have 2 days of work in Turin then planning on doing Piedmont from Wed 6/29...

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Last post by F.Daner
May 12th, 2022, 7:04 pm
France Trip (Help!)

Last post by Chris Peterson « May 11th, 2022, 3:40 pm
Replies: 37
by Sh@n A » March 7th, 2022, 7:35 pm

Wife and I are deciding to go to France for 7-8 full days in July. This would be our first trip to French wine regions. I have yet to do the real...

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Last post by Chris Peterson
May 11th, 2022, 3:40 pm
Tuscan Winery(ies) - Day Trip from Florence

Last post by LoriMcLaughlin « May 11th, 2022, 2:44 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 LoriMcLaughlin
May 11th, 2022, 2:44 pm
Las Vegas

Last post by Robert Ferguson « May 11th, 2022, 2:10 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 Robert Ferguson
May 11th, 2022, 2:10 pm
Provence, France -- Best vineyards and restaurants to visit

Last post by AmyR. « May 11th, 2022, 9:02 am

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 AmyR.
May 11th, 2022, 9:02 am
3 Day NYC Pizza Crawl with Fellow Berserkers

Last post by Abbie S. « May 11th, 2022, 5:28 am
Replies: 33
by ericskitei » October 24th, 2021, 6:58 pm

Figured I would copy my review and post here.

Me and 6 fellow Berserkers embarked on a 3 day Pizza crawl around most of NYC. Everyone had a...

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Last post by Abbie S.
May 11th, 2022, 5:28 am
Philadelphia

Last post by T. Melloni « May 9th, 2022, 8:59 am
Replies: 32
by Neal.Mollen » January 17th, 2018, 3:36 pm

Just back from a quick overnight in Philly and I have to say I really love the place. On Tuesday, we had a couple of errands to run (including a stop...

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Last post by T. Melloni
May 9th, 2022, 8:59 am
Burgundy/Champagne visit

Last post by Sh@n A « May 8th, 2022, 6:46 pm
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by HoosJustinG » May 8th, 2022, 2:56 pm

We won a trip to Champagne and Burgundy in a charity wine auction — very excited! We’ll obviously defer to the host’s expertise and places where he...

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Last post by Sh@n A
May 8th, 2022, 6:46 pm
Turin For a Couple Days

Last post by Ian Sutton « May 8th, 2022, 8:25 am
Replies: 8
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
May 8th, 2022, 8:25 am
Chinese Restaurant in Flushing/Queens Area-Tonight

Last post by Bdklein « May 7th, 2022, 5:07 pm
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by Bdklein » August 19th, 2021, 9:01 am

Our usual spot has closed . Joe's Shanghai is the only other place we know. Any suggestions???

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Last post by Bdklein
May 7th, 2022, 5:07 pm
Lyon Sunday restaurant?

Last post by patrick c albright « May 6th, 2022, 5:57 pm
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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 patrick c albright
May 6th, 2022, 5:57 pm
Willamette Valley restaurant recommendations

Last post by Michael O Brien « May 5th, 2022, 1:36 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 Michael O Brien
May 5th, 2022, 1:36 pm
Havana, Bar Harbor Maine

Last post by Josh Grossman « May 4th, 2022, 5:31 pm
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by Dan Kravitz » May 3rd, 2022, 7:05 pm

IIRC, my first post on this forum. I'm ITB.

I've never been to this restaurant. I'm doing a mini Maine road trip in a few weeks, asked my wholesaler...

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Last post by Josh Grossman
May 4th, 2022, 5:31 pm
Three days in Piedmont in April — couple of questions

Last post by J D o v e « May 4th, 2022, 7:57 am
Replies: 29
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 J D o v e
May 4th, 2022, 7:57 am
Cote d'Azur - Menton, St Jean Cap Ferrat etc.

Last post by David K o l i n « May 3rd, 2022, 9:35 am
Replies: 5
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 David K o l i n
May 3rd, 2022, 9:35 am
DC restaurants with great sommeliers

Last post by Aleks V « May 1st, 2022, 7:02 pm
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by Lonnie F. » April 10th, 2022, 7:06 pm

My wife and I will spend a weekend in DC at the end of the month. I'd like to dine at restaurants where the sommelier can give us excellent pairings...

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Last post by Aleks V
May 1st, 2022, 7:02 pm
Washington DC restaurant recommendations

Last post by Lonnie F. « May 1st, 2022, 1:40 pm
Replies: 19
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 Lonnie F.
May 1st, 2022, 1:40 pm
What are Bordeaux winery visits like?

Last post by Albert R « May 1st, 2022, 5:50 am
Replies: 10
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 Albert R
May 1st, 2022, 5:50 am
What are "Valais Plates"?

Last post by K N Haque « April 30th, 2022, 5:51 pm
Replies: 1
by D@ve D y r 0 f f » April 30th, 2022, 4:23 pm

Planning a trip - I have seen a couple of places (in the Valais, of course) that say they offer Valais plates in addition to their regular menu. What...

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Last post by K N Haque
April 30th, 2022, 5:51 pm
Last Minute Trip to Madrid/Barcelona

Last post by Aleks V « April 28th, 2022, 8:04 pm
Replies: 21
by KyleC » February 14th, 2022, 12:16 pm

Doing a last minute trip to Madrid and Barcelona, leaving in a few days. Will be staying in both central/downtown parts of both cities. Appreciate...

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Last post by Aleks V
April 28th, 2022, 8:04 pm
Any "Wise" (formerly TransferWise) Experts out there?

Last post by Sarah Kirschbaum « April 28th, 2022, 9:35 am

by Sarah Kirschbaum » April 28th, 2022, 9:35 am

I have a lot of international travel later in the year and am hoping to take advantage of the current strong dollar to purchase currency now. I know...

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Last post by Sarah Kirschbaum
April 28th, 2022, 9:35 am
Rome, Naples, Apulia (Puglia)

Last post by Brent C l a y t o n « April 28th, 2022, 6:58 am
Replies: 3
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
April 28th, 2022, 6:58 am
Any good wineries or wine shops near Lancaster, PA?

Last post by Sarah Kirschbaum « April 27th, 2022, 6:17 pm
Replies: 10
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 Sarah Kirschbaum
April 27th, 2022, 6:17 pm
Portland in September

Last post by Doug Uno « April 27th, 2022, 3:15 pm
Replies: 11
by Elliot Steele » April 17th, 2022, 10:17 pm

Going to be in Portland for a 4 day weekend this September. I went through the old threads but a bunch of the restaurants and bars mentioned...

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Last post by Doug Uno
April 27th, 2022, 3:15 pm
Denver restaurant reccs?

Last post by Marcus Montanile « April 26th, 2022, 6:38 pm
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by Todd F r e n c h » July 29th, 2021, 9:22 am

Last legitimate thread on this was from 2017, so I figured I might have to post a new thread.

Any reccs for dinner in Denver, preferably downtown...

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Last post by Marcus Montanile
April 26th, 2022, 6:38 pm
All Inclusive Caribbean Report With Kids

Last post by Pat P « April 26th, 2022, 3:10 pm
Replies: 18
by AdamK » April 24th, 2022, 10:32 am

Does anyone have any recommendations for an all inclusive Caribbean resort with kids? Looking for a resort that has at least above average quality...

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Last post by Pat P
April 26th, 2022, 3:10 pm
Recs needed - France/ Italy - 2 weeks in Sept.

Last post by C. Mc Cart « April 25th, 2022, 8:28 am
Replies: 11
by C. Mc Cart » March 23rd, 2022, 5:59 pm

Have long considered the cumulative travel experience of this board to be invaluable, so hoping I can ask for advice from those experienced. Have...

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Last post by C. Mc Cart
April 25th, 2022, 8:28 am
PSA: Lodging in Piedmont — Castello di Sinio

Last post by Ju1ian Dev1in « April 25th, 2022, 5:11 am
Replies: 2
by J D o v e » April 24th, 2022, 3:46 pm

We just returned from our trip to France and Italy, which included 4 days in Piedmont. For travelers to the region, I just want to relay that...

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Last post by Ju1ian Dev1in
April 25th, 2022, 5:11 am
Golf near Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (NOT Trump)?

Last post by Jerry Hey « April 24th, 2022, 8:24 am
Replies: 4
by Brandon R » April 20th, 2022, 1:13 pm

Hi, All. I'll be staying briefly (on someone else's dime) at Terranea in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. I'm willing to Uber and would prefer an 18-hole...

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Last post by Jerry Hey
April 24th, 2022, 8:24 am
St. Lucia

Last post by Albert R « April 24th, 2022, 5:53 am

by Albert R » April 24th, 2022, 5:53 am

Heading there next month. How much wine can I bring with me? Anyone been there recently? Is it still 1 liter of alcohol per person? Thanks.

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Last post by Albert R
April 24th, 2022, 5:53 am
Greece - Santorini, Naxos and Athens

Last post by Eric Z. « April 22nd, 2022, 9:16 am
Replies: 36
by Eric Z. » February 24th, 2020, 10:23 am

Headed out there this summer in that order.

Santorini - any suggestions on how to go about wine tasting for an afternoon? Better to book it with a...

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Last post by Eric Z.
April 22nd, 2022, 9:16 am
Paso Robles eateries?

Last post by Adam Frisch « April 22nd, 2022, 8:13 am
Replies: 12
by Adam Frisch » April 19th, 2022, 3:55 am

So, doing HdR for the first time this year and bringing my wife along in a feeble attempt to try to make a little getaway weekend out of it for us as...

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Last post by Adam Frisch
April 22nd, 2022, 8:13 am
San Diego help

Last post by David Baum « April 21st, 2022, 10:15 am
Replies: 65
by Marshall Gelb » March 29th, 2016, 11:23 am
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Last post by David Baum
April 21st, 2022, 10:15 am
French Laundry

Last post by Joe Dulworth « April 21st, 2022, 7:32 am
Replies: 31
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
April 21st, 2022, 7:32 am
Trip Report: Willamette Valley

Last post by Sean T. « April 20th, 2022, 8:18 pm
Replies: 7
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 Sean T.
April 20th, 2022, 8:18 pm
Iceland Sweden and Denmark Tour

Last post by Mikael OB « April 18th, 2022, 1:05 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 Mikael OB
April 18th, 2022, 1:05 am
How to find a job in a restaurant in Italy

Last post by Keith A k e r s « April 17th, 2022, 9:12 am
Replies: 3
by Stephen Pepe » April 14th, 2022, 10:54 am

Our grand daughter who is a 29, unattached and an assistant manager for a well regarded Italian restaurant chain would like to broaden her experience...

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Last post by Keith A k e r s
April 17th, 2022, 9:12 am
Rincón, Puerto Rico

Last post by Carlos Delpin « April 17th, 2022, 4:48 am
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by Josh Grossman » December 16th, 2021, 5:45 pm

Heading to Rincón, Puerto Rico, with my extended family. I've been to Culebra and the other side of the island, but this will be the first time to...

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Last post by Carlos Delpin
April 17th, 2022, 4:48 am
Budapest and Bucharest

Last post by Marshall Gelb « April 15th, 2022, 4:26 pm
Replies: 32
by Marshall Gelb » January 5th, 2022, 8:42 am

Finally (Hopefully) visiting eastern Europe for the first time and would love recommendations for food, restaurants and sights in both Budapest and...

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Last post by Marshall Gelb
April 15th, 2022, 4:26 pm
Copenhagen and Amsterdam recommendations

Last post by sal_i « April 15th, 2022, 11:40 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 sal_i
April 15th, 2022, 11:40 am
Pebble Beach / Monterey / Santa Cruz / San Jose

Last post by JDavisRoby « April 15th, 2022, 5:59 am
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by JDavisRoby » January 24th, 2022, 9:43 am

Booked a trip for this spring to Pebble Beach. Playing golf for two days and have a third day for wine tastings.

Will stay at Pebble for three...

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Last post by JDavisRoby
April 15th, 2022, 5:59 am
Phoenix/Scottsdale Recs

Last post by David Kaufman « April 14th, 2022, 9:50 am
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by Nick G A J E W S K I » April 8th, 2019, 11:12 am
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Heading to Phoenix/Scottsdale in the last weekend of April. Staying at the Omni Montelucia. Any must go to restaurants or activities?
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Last post by David Kaufman
April 14th, 2022, 9:50 am
Saratoga, NY

Last post by Mike Cohen « April 13th, 2022, 11:16 pm
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by cjsavino » April 8th, 2022, 3:29 pm

Going to be there next week and looking for recommendations. Been to Salt and Char, looking for other options. BYOB not needed.

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Last post by Mike Cohen
April 13th, 2022, 11:16 pm
Hollywood and Vine

Last post by Mike Cohen « April 13th, 2022, 11:06 pm
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by B. Buzzini » April 4th, 2022, 5:11 pm

Wife will be visiting daughter going to school in Hollywood, and lives on Hollywood and Vine. Looking for good restaurants close by? I already told...

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Last post by Mike Cohen
April 13th, 2022, 11:06 pm
Decline Of Eleven Madison Park- NY Post

Last post by A.Gillette « April 13th, 2022, 8:19 am
Replies: 18
by Steve L Gellman » April 6th, 2022, 4:23 am

Today’s N.Y. Post

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Last post by A.Gillette
April 13th, 2022, 8:19 am
Great wine/liquor stores in Olympia/Seattle?

Last post by Keith A k e r s « April 12th, 2022, 2:58 am
Replies: 16
by Dave H. » February 15th, 2022, 1:42 pm

Planning a spring trip with an Olympic Peninsula loop and Alaska Air will fly a case of wine home for free. Are there any stellar stores, ala K&L in...

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Last post by Keith A k e r s
April 12th, 2022, 2:58 am
Most convenient (easy in and out) TGV destination in the south of France for car rental

Last post by Jerry Hey « April 10th, 2022, 1:56 pm
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by bruce curfman » April 1st, 2022, 4:56 pm

I’m now considering breaking up our Paris trip this Spring by taking a four day trip to the south. I’ve been to Avignon a few times, but always...

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Please confirm: France Covid travel restrictions

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by bruce curfman » April 2nd, 2022, 3:43 pm

I know that there has been countless discussions of this topic in the past, but as you know it is a moving target. We are set to leave for Paris in...

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April 10th, 2022, 7:21 am
Osteria Francescana wine list help

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by IanY » March 5th, 2022, 2:55 pm

I've managed to get a reservation for 3 people for dinner in a couple weeks, and was wondering if anyone has recommendations for how to approach the...

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Palm Spring Reccos

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by David K o l i n » February 1st, 2022, 2:02 pm

Heading to Palm Springs in a couple of weeks to visit with one of my wife’s law school buddies for several days. Any can’t miss/must miss food, wine...

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April 8th, 2022, 4:27 pm
Palm Springs/Coachella Valley - Restaurant recos?

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by A Platt » April 8th, 2022, 11:29 am

Will stay in PS in June and wonder which restaurants are worth visiting.

Also, which ones in Vegas are worth a visit?

Thanks

Andy

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April 8th, 2022, 11:47 am
Any quick tastings left in Napa valley?

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by Ju1ian Dev1in » January 14th, 2022, 7:42 am

I'm planning a trip in May. Last time I visited was 15 years ago. You used to be able to walk into a winery and do a tasting at the counter. Now it...

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Last post by Mark B.
April 7th, 2022, 4:51 pm
Any tips for Dolomites?

Last post by Ian Sutton « April 7th, 2022, 1:59 pm
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by Arjan Stavast » April 6th, 2022, 9:35 am

We will spend 9 days in the Dolomites late April / early May and I’d be keen on any recommendations from WBers on wineries, restaurants and...

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Last post by Ian Sutton
April 7th, 2022, 1:59 pm
Paso Robles Visit

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by M ike P eterson » August 20th, 2016, 4:09 am

I am going to Paso Robles for a week. Have never been to this area. Looking for winery recommendations. I prefer the one-off, less commercial, great...

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April 7th, 2022, 1:21 am
Spain

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by R. Gleiberm@n » April 4th, 2022, 6:18 pm

I am totally ignorant. Just booked a family vacation for June: Barcelona, Seville and Madrid. Look for suggestions to do at least one winery visit...

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April 6th, 2022, 12:32 pm
Miami Beach Stays Recs

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by Nola P a l o m a r » March 1st, 2022, 5:52 am

The college girl requested a last min Spring Break trip so I found some decent priced flights. Any suggestions on hotels or vaca rentals? TIA

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April 4th, 2022, 9:12 pm
San Diego Wine Bars

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by Jon H » April 4th, 2022, 4:32 pm

I'm looking for recommendations for wine bars in San Diego that have a good selection of premium wines (targeting $100-250 price point) and/or a...

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April 4th, 2022, 7:25 pm
Switzerland Recs

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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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April 4th, 2022, 5:53 pm
Paris wine stores

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by alan weinberg » March 3rd, 2022, 5:18 pm

going Mar-Apr, one week w wife and second week w kids joining us. Looking for a list of wine stores that may be interesting. Burgundies and champagne...

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April 4th, 2022, 3:02 pm
Italy - Super Green Pass?

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by David Kaufman » March 17th, 2022, 9:43 am

Trip to Italy coming up in less than 90 days and trying to ensure I have all my ducks in a row regarding vaccine proof, etc.

I'm getting mixed...

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April 4th, 2022, 8:12 am
Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam “Family” Restaurants

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by David K o l i n » March 26th, 2022, 3:16 pm

My family is going to the aforementioned cities in May, and I’m looking for recommendations for pocketbook friendly restaurants for a family (I love...

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April 3rd, 2022, 12:39 pm
Sardinia - why not? Advice requested.

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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 Mikael OB
April 3rd, 2022, 12:32 pm
Miami Beach Dining

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by Brian P » February 25th, 2020, 8:02 am

I'll be hosting a dinner for about 10 visitors to Miami in late March. Is there a restaurant on South Beach, or perhaps across the causeway close to...

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April 2nd, 2022, 4:06 pm
Paris (and Normandy area) Spirits Stores?

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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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April 2nd, 2022, 3:15 am
Where to stay in Mosel River Valley area

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by Dave H. » January 2nd, 2020, 4:07 pm

Hi, I've got a trip coming up to Germany and Alsace in October. I have a couple of days planned in the Mosel Valley. My primary interests are wine,...

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Last post by Andrew Hall
March 31st, 2022, 7:19 am
Hi! Thinking about a quick visit to Champagne when we visit Paris in May. Any thoughts on Épernay vs. Reims/

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by Kim Caldwell » February 15th, 2022, 10:47 am

Not looking to visit a ton of producers….but perhaps one special visit…and then time to see the vineyards or enjoy a great lunch.

in a dream, I’d...

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March 30th, 2022, 6:40 am
Detroit-- Detroit-style pizza

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by Abbie S. » March 25th, 2022, 2:26 pm

Who has the best Detroit-style pizza in Detroit/Metro Detroit?

I was working in MI this week and picked up a couple of pizzas from Michigan and...

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March 30th, 2022, 5:42 am
Key West—anniversary in late June

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by Scott Brunson » May 25th, 2021, 3:19 pm

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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Barcelona and the Pyrenees

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by Mike Reff » August 7th, 2021, 7:09 am

Going to be in southern France in June of 2022, then headed over to Barcelona. Will be renting a car, anyone have any good places to stop in Andorra...

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Paris babysitting service

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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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March 25th, 2022, 3:00 am
Virginia Beach - Newport

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by J a y H a c k » March 14th, 2022, 1:13 pm

My wife and I are considering a frolic and detour with our grandson the week of April 18 driving from a Passover Seder in Princeton south along...

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March 24th, 2022, 9:00 am
Deep dive into the Anjou Noir

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by Bobby Frank » March 24th, 2022, 6:55 am

I'm planning on exploring Anjou Noir for a week or more this late Spring. Haven't been to the Loire, or even France, like many of us, for 2 and 1/2...

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March 24th, 2022, 6:55 am
Rest. Antiche Carampane in Venice

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by Martin Zwick » March 21st, 2022, 12:57 am

Venice is such beautiful off-season, almost empty.

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I would like to recommend you the family-owned Rest. Antiche Carampane . One...

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March 21st, 2022, 11:31 pm
Where to stay in Austin, TX?

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by Andrew Demaree » February 10th, 2022, 5:29 am

My wife and I are heading to Austin for 4-5 days in March. No specific plans - just hoping to have fun. Our current question is, what part of town...

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March 21st, 2022, 8:49 am
Napa- La Toque

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by Abbie S. » February 16th, 2022, 11:09 am

We will be in Napa for my husband's birthday. I know that there are lots of special occasion restaurants in the region. I've read a few posts that...

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March 20th, 2022, 4:06 pm
Feeling optimistic - Burgundy Hotel recommendations for July?

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by Michael Klein » December 7th, 2020, 6:51 am

Hi All - after a 2020 of cancelled travel plans, we're feeling optimistic and scheduled a trip to Paris/Burgundy/Champagne over the summer. Hopefully...

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March 18th, 2022, 7:38 pm
Troisgros: anybody been to their new place in Ouches?

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by alan weinberg » February 13th, 2022, 11:18 am

just wondering.

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Restaurants in the keys

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by stewart lancaster » February 7th, 2017, 10:39 am

Heading to Marathon in the keys first week of march. Looking for restaurant recs nearby. Also will travel to Key west for a day

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March 18th, 2022, 5:55 am
Sad change for SF restaurant (La Ciccia)

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by Larry Stein » March 16th, 2022, 11:02 am

Massimo and Lorella sold the restaurant to a restaurant group. Supposedly no changes are in store, but I can't imagine it'll be the same without...

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March 17th, 2022, 6:22 am
Schanz in Piesport awarded 3 Michelin stars

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by Brian S t o t t e r » March 14th, 2022, 6:34 pm

My wife and I had an incredible dinner here when we visited the Mosel four years ago, one of the highlights of our trip. Glad to see it get this...

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Hawaiian island to visit

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by Paul McCourt » October 20th, 2019, 12:45 am

Been to Oahu and Maui. Going to be back to Maui with a group of friends in July but looking to tack on a few days with just the wife. Would like to...

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New Orleans Hotels

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by Diane Kessler » July 4th, 2019, 1:30 pm

Where do you like to stay? I haven't been there in 25 years.

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