After settling into the JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square, we headed out to our first dinner in the city. And for our first dinner, I chose the One Michelin Star Rich Table for an intriguing dining experience. … [Read more...] about Rich Table SFO – Casualized Fine Dining
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Model Bakery + Castello di Amorosa
On our last morning in Napa, we decided to maximize what little time we had left. So, we left the hotel and went into the town of St. Helena to grab breakfast at Model Bakery and to go exploring. … [Read more...] about Model Bakery + Castello di Amorosa
The French Laundry Experience
After our blissful in-room breakfast, our pampering session at Atrio Spa, and our brief visit to Beringer Vineyard, it was finally time for the moment we've been waiting for; The French Laundry Experience. … [Read more...] about The French Laundry Experience
A Brief Visit to Beringer Vineyard
After our visit to Atrio Spa, we headed back up to our room. Being that we had a few hours till we needed to head to dinner, though, we decided to pay a brief visit to Beringer Vineyard. … [Read more...] about A Brief Visit to Beringer Vineyard
Atrio Spa at the Las Alcobas Napa Valley
Ahead of our highly anticipated celebratory dinner in Napa, I decided to take the pampering up a notch by scheduling a spa day. Thankfully, I didn't have to look far and booked our day at the Atrio Spa at the Las Alcobas Napa Valley. … [Read more...] about Atrio Spa at the Las Alcobas Napa Valley
Review: Acacia House by Chris Cosentino
For dinner on our first night at the Las Alcobas Napa Valley, we decided to stay on property. So, we headed to the only restaurant at the hotel, Acacia House by Chris Cosentino. … [Read more...] about Review: Acacia House by Chris Cosentino
Review: Las Alcobas Napa Valley
During our Gourmet Adventure Through Northern California, we stayed at three different hotels. And the stay I was most looking forward to was the one at the Las Alcobas Napa Valley. … [Read more...] about Review: Las Alcobas Napa Valley
Review: Bouchon Bakery Yountville
After checking out of the Courtyard Merced began the 2.5 to 3-hour drive to our next hotel, the Las Alcobas. But before getting there, we made a pit stop in Yountville for a light lunch at Bouchon Bakery. … [Read more...] about Review: Bouchon Bakery Yountville
A Brief Visit to Yosemite National Park
Our time in Merced, California was limited. However, I've wanted to visit Yosemite for a long time now. So, I decided to take us on a brief visit to Yosemite National Park. Though, I'd say "brief" was a hell of an understatement! … [Read more...] about A Brief Visit to Yosemite National Park
What I Ate in Merced, California
When I tell people I went to Merced, I often get a puzzled look. Yeah, I didn't know where it was either. As a result, I didn't expect much from the food scene there. So, here's what I ate in Merced, California. … [Read more...] about What I Ate in Merced, California