When researching places to explore in Oakland’s up and coming neighborhoods, you will no doubt hear praise for the Temescal Alley area over and over again. This trendy district has become a go-to spot for some of the city’s best shopping, food, and drinks. The highlights here are the small alleys known as Temescal Alley […]
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Indian Wells Brewing Company: Craft Sodas & Beer on Highway 14
Indian Wells Brewing Company on Highway 14 is one of the most fun places I have stumbled on recently. On a road trip up Highway 395, my friend happened to have a beer at Copper Top BBQ made by the brewery; noticing it was on my way home, I decided to give it a try. […]
Bouchon Bakery in Yountville: Napa Valley’s Famous Bakery
There is a good chance you have heard of or been to this famous bakery in Yountville, which is the brainchild of Chef Thomas Keller. While it used to just be in Yountville, they have even expanded to locations in Beverly Hills, Las Vegas, and New York now. It is one of those places that […]
The Loft in Heavenly Village: Magic Show, S’mores and A Great Lounge
If you are looking for a fun way to spend a night in South Lake Tahoe, then look no further then The Loft in Heavenly Village. Located right above the movie theater, The Loft has a beautiful lounge with reasonable drink prices and tableside S’mores and on top of that, they have a sleight of […]
Caffe Calabria: Coffee, Pizza, Drinks & Dessert in North Park
As one of North Park‘s first modern spots, Caffe Calabria is a personal favorite in the area for me. They are a true jack of all trades with a full coffee bar, spirits bar, pizza oven, and coffee roasting set up. Reading this, you may think that one store couldn’t pull off that many unique […]