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The BEST Napa Food and Wine Pairing is a Feast for the Eyes
If you're looking for the best Napa food and wine pairing, just wait until you see this amazing Napa Valley winery 5-course tasting fit for a Queen. Before planning our Napa Valley travel feature, I...
Sip on the Finest Sparkling Wine and Pinot Noirs at Domaine Carneros in Napa
On our quest to visit the most beautiful wineries in Napa Valley we could not resist the French-inspired Domaine Carneros Winery and Vineyards. Their main entrance, which we highly recommend...
One of the Best Napa Wineries Combines Art, Delicious Pairings, & Vineyard Adventures
One of the best Napa wineries is hands down The Hess Collection. If you plan on visiting the Napa Valley and are looking for a complete sensory experience, then the visitors center at Hess...
Enjoy A Scenic Sky Gondola Ride & Exquisite Pairings At Napa’s Sterling Vineyards Winery
Located high in the mountains above Calistoga, California, Sterling Vineyards overlooks the scenic views of Napa Valley. The winemaking team at Sterling Vineyards craft their wine with the hopes of...
Veranda Restaurant at Hotel Figueroa Offers a Beautiful Hidden Mediterranean Oasis in Downtown L.A.
Situated inside the historic Hotel Figueroa, Veranda Restaurant encaptures the classic elegance of the hotel while adding a Spanish twist. The chic restaurant offers a Coastal Mediterranean-inspired...
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios is a Magical Experience Unlike Any Other!
We finally had a chance to visit The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood and it was even more amazing than I could have imagined. If you love the popular J.K....
Celebrity Chef Casey Lane Brings His Amazing Dishes to Breva in Downtown LA
Celebrity Chef Casey Lane of the famed restaurant Tasting Kitchen is bringing his stellar dishes to Breva in Downtown LA. Located at the historic Hotel Figueroa, Breva is the perfect dining...
Hangtime at Knotts Berry Farm Opens as California’s Only Dive Coaster and it’s Terrifying!
The new Hangtime at Knotts Berry Farm debuted this month and it's absolutely terrifying. Imagine a coaster that sends riders up a vertical hill into a 15-story 96-degree drop; the steepest...
Avensole Winery & Restaurant in Temecula Will Keep You Coming Back For More!
Avensole Winery & Restaurant is one of the new up and coming wineries in Temecula. The moment you view their beautifully landscaped koi pond and fountain from the roadside, you"ll...
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