Oregon’s Willamette Valley has become a popular destination for wine touring. The valley produces some of the finest wines in the country, with a special emphasis on award-winning Pinot Noirs. And where there is good wine, you’re going to get really fine food. McMinnville, Oregon makes a wonderful base for wine touring in the valley. …
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The Castle Hill Inn in Newport, Rhode Island, has a special place in American History. Most noteworthy, it was once the summer home of marine biologist Alexander Agassiz of Harvard University. Built in 1874, the sweet, shingled beach “cottage” allowed Agassiz the opportunity to appreciate the beautiful environment above and below the surface. The mansion acted …
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After a morning exploring the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, the ERA Bistro is the perfect place to rest, recharge, and reflect. It’s also a great lunch destination while discovering all that Winnipeg has to offer. Location: ERA Bistro is inside the Canadian Museum for Human Rights at 85 Israel Asper Way in Winnipeg, [amazon_textlink …
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If you find yourself in the LA Harbor town of San Pedro, California—and you really should; it’s an intriguing place—you can’t do better than to treat yourself to a meal at J.Trani Italian Ristorante. Just ask any San Pedran who has eaten here in the last 93 years! Yep, that’s how long this classic Italian …
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The Love oozes a cozy charm from the moment you enter the whitewashed brick walls of the dining room. Vibrant paintings decorate the 100 seat space where dark wood floors and beamed ceilings add to the comfortable warmth. The restaurant’s casual elegance sets the scene for a truly memorable meal. The Love, which opened in 2017, …
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Perched under the tall pines of the San Jacinto Mountains, right in the center of the idyllic mountain village of Idyllwild, California, is The Gastrognome Restaurant… or as locals call it, The Gnome. Like a rustic throwback Alpine chalet, but with a sun-drenched wooden dining deck and serving up-to-date New American Cuisine, this popular site …
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When you head to Philippe the Original in Downtown Los Angeles, you’re not just going to a great deli/restaurant. You’re heading into a landmark. A favorite with local workers on lunch break, high-class concert goers, Dodger fans pre or post-game, and pretty much anyone else who’s ever been there, Philippe’s has been a downtown fixture …
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The phrase “an oasis of peace” has become a sad cliché. But there’s no better way to describe the Lan Su Chinese Garden, a walled-in island of serenity in the heart of Portland, Oregon’s Old Town. You enter, and the busyness and noise of the city streets disappear into quiet, into green, into paths and …
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Toronto is known for many things, the CN Tower, and their sports teams the [amazon_textlink asin=’B01N136Y2L’ text=’Toronto Maple Leafs’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’7242d559-ca7f-11e8-9397-0556fe9572a9′], the [amazon_textlink asin=’B01LY0Z0V3′ text=’Raptors’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’81f9a921-ca7f-11e8-bd35-07d117745c47′], and the [amazon_textlink asin=’B00JBCIVTK’ text=’Blue Jays’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’8cccf679-ca7f-11e8-abd1-e74d9124eda7′]. But did you know Toronto is also known for their extraordinary food scene? As …
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From the outside, the red brick building is unassuming but step through the side door and BAM, you’ll be struck by the ‘wow factor.’ Fire Station No. 1, is a bonanza of all things firefighter. The building started life as a movie theater in the 20s, becoming the first fire station in 1954 where it …
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