T+L’s Definitive Guide to San Francisco | Travel + Leisure
A culinary scene to rival New York City’s, eye-popping design, and a laid-back, outdoorsy ethos are just three reasons to visit San Francisco right now.
Exploring San Francisco’s Mission District | Travel + Leisure
Known for its vibrant Latino culture, colorful murals, and hip, artistic spirit, the Mission is now experiencing a second coming with a new crop of restaurants, boutiques, and more.
The Ultimate Napa Itinerary | Travel + Leisure
California’s iconic Napa Valley remains the ultimate spot for travelers in search of rustic-luxe hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants, and cult wineries.
Square Meal: One to Chew On | Dwell
Inspired by the Seinfeld episode where Kramer rescues a Merv Griffin Show set from the trash, artist and professor Jon Rubin built a ’70s-style talk-show set in the back of a Pittsburg restaurant, aiming to “use waffles to lure people into public storytelling.”
Style Map: San Francisco | T: The New York Times Style Magazine
Outer Sunset, just south of Golden Gate Park, is a quiet, atmospheric neighborhood where thick fog frequently obscures the trim pastel houses, Asian groceries, and surfers cycling down to Ocean Beach. Until recently, you’d never call it cool.
36 Hours in Salt Lake City | The New York Times
There’s a new party in Salt Lake City. Utah liquor laws were normalized in 2009 for the first time since 1935, allowing patrons simply to walk into a bar and order a drink, as if they were in any other city.
The Place: Napa Valley | T: The New York Times Style Magazine
It’s been a long time since California’s most glamorous wine region felt like farm country. Today, the area buzzes with Michelin-starred restaurants, new hotels and shops, and nearly 150 tasting rooms. Here’s your ultimate guide.
Malibu Wines | T: The New York Times Style Magazine
“If anybody said this was Malibu, you’d say they were crazy,” says Richard Hirsh, the millionaire clothier-turned-vintner standing in the vineyards of his Cielo Farms estate.
That Big Farm Called San Francisco | The New York Times
“Lots of people in San Francisco make their own hooch,” says Melinda Stone, a part-time farmer. “Alcohol is often the gateway to urban homesteading.” Adds Todd Champagne, owner of Happy Girl Kitchen: “There’s an enduring quality to these skills. Once you get a taste of your own pickles, it’s hard to go back.”
36 Hours in Kyoto, Japan | The New York Times
Kyoto, the former imperial capital of Japan, is a vibrant mash-up, an ancient city electrified by the breathtakingly new.