Taking a trip to Hawaii, you’ll hear “Aloha!” throughout your visit. But this word carries a much deeper meaning than perhaps you’d think. Far from the popular notion that “aloha” …
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Cider Festivals: Favorite Ciders from Cider Rite of Spring
Whether ciders have been on your radar for years or you’re brand-new to the scene, cider festivals are a great way to explore these flavorful apple-based alcoholic beverages. Cider Festivals: …
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San Juan Capistrano’s Ramos House Cafe: Brunch on California’s Oldest Street
by Leigh Schromby Leigh SchromHaving a special secret eating place is difficult to share with others because the next time you go, you may end up standing behind 50 people instead of just strolling in …
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Maryhill Museum of Art: An Eclectic Art Museum in the Columbia Gorge
The Louvre. MOMA. The Met. The Uffizi Gallery. The Art Institute of Chicago. The Prado. The British Museum. Some of the top major art museums in the world. We all …
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Charleston’s Cocoa Academic: A Leader in the Bean to Bar Movement
Many fortunate souls visit Charleston, South Carolina to experience the fantastic food and taste the award-winning craft beers while soaking in the friendly southern charm. But there’s a new uprising …
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San Diego’s Spreckels Organ: A Time-Honored Tradition
by Leigh Schromby Leigh SchromThe Spreckels Organ in San Diego’s Balboa Park is jazzing right along and keeping up with the times. The Spreckels Organ is the largest outdoor organ in the world. This …
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In the Middle of It All: San Francisco’s Japantown
San Francisco’s Japantown lies in the middle of some of the city’s most visited attractions, sights, neighborhoods, parks, and waterfront. The tiny, architecturally distinct neighborhood is the perfect bivouac position …
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Depot Restaurant on Long Beach Peninsula: a Perennial Favorite
The Depot Restaurant on Long Beach Peninsula holds a history very much tied to the history of Washington’s peninsula on the state’s southern-most corner. The building that houses Michael Lalewicz …
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Verdigris Turns Three: Portland’s Contemporary French Bistro
Verdigris is, at its core, a passion project. In fact, it’s not unlike many quaint French bistros found on the small side streets of Paris. And that is exactly the …
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Long Beach’s Shelburne Hotel: Looking Back, Looking Ahead
Open since 1896, Washington State’s longest continually operating inn, the Shelburne Hotel, is about to enter the next stage of its long and venerable history. Ownership of this heritage property …