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Why We Love Small Restaurants in Small Towns

Among all the wonderful towns to visit in wine country, there’s almost nothing we love more than the smallest towns. Why? Because small towns are home to small restaurants, and...

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Melissa Vogt •

wine travel foodie

The Heart and Soul of Mendocino Wine Country

With all the political shenanigans in the news media, it’s feeling ever more prescient to take breaks from reality and find respite for the soul, and Mendocino wine country provides...

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Melissa Vogt •

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5 Incredible Cocktail Bars in San Francisco

When it comes to cocktail bars in San Francisco, there is no shortage of options. With talented mixologists whipping up homemade tinctures, liqueurs, syrups, and more, there's never been a...

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Melissa Vogt •

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Dining in Milano, Italy: Osteria La Risacca

On our last night in Italy, my husband and I dined at Osteria La Risacca in Milano. The restaurant was very elegant, with white table cloths and fine glassware, as...

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Melissa Vogt •

wine travel foodie

Where to Drink in Genova, Italy

I’ve detailed the many cafés and wine bars that I visited during my stay in Genova, Italy. Each comes recommended for a different reason, offering a nice variety of atmospheres...

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Melissa Vogt •

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Where to Eat in Genova, Italy

I’ve compiled a list of the best eateries I discovered while spending time in the authentic port city of Genova. All of these places come highly recommended and offer a...

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Melissa Vogt •

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Mendocino County: A Visit to Hopland

The town of Hopland is much like the towns of Philo and Boonville in Anderson Valley. There is no stoplight—or stop sign, for that matter—and only a handful of restaurants,...

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Melissa Vogt •

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Dining in Milano, Italy: L’Angolo di Casa

L’Angolo di Casa was small but inviting, warm and smelled heavenly. The staff was friendly and patient in communicating with us in what little Italian we knew....

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Melissa Vogt •

wine foodie travel

Milano: Decidedly Modern While Embracing History

This modern city is known as the home of fashion and the big business capital of Italy, but visitors like myself are discovering that the city has much more to...

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Melissa Vogt •

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