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The Best Eats in Napa & San Francisco - Farm Fresh Cuisine and Innovative Dining

Imagine driving across the Golden Gate Bridge at sunset, the metropolitan city fading in your rearview mirror and in front of you, just on the horizon, lush green hills and never-ending vineyards filled with ripe juicy grapes awaits you. But before you leave San Francisco behind, give yourself ample time to discover this city that is full of diverse culinary experiences. To really know San Francisco, you must explore its various neighborhoods – and what better was to understand a city than to eat your way through it! Look for taquerias in the Mission, oysters in the Castro, and contemporary Spanish cuisine in the Financial District. See all that Napa & San Francisco have to offer here!

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The Best Restaurants in Miami - Trendy Spots and Local Gems

¡Bienvenidos a Miami! This warm, vibrant city is a treat for foodies from all over. The most prominent culinary influences in Miami are Latin American, but you can experience food from many different corners of the world in this incredibly diverse city. Of course, there is an abundance of fresh fish and seafood in Miami, so be sure to get your fix! Miami has countless new and trendy restaurants, all perfect to start a night out before you hit the clubs to dance into the wee hours of the night. Although you can’t go wrong with the modern and upscale restaurants, don’t overlook the hole-in-the-wall, local gems that have lasted for years in Miami. These restaurants offer the authenticity and...

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Where to Eat in Hudson Valley - Detour-Worthy Spots and Quick Bites

Are you hiking up the mountains for a breath of fresh air? Checking out contemporary art at Dia: Beacon or Storm King Art Center? Apple-picking at the orchards this Fall? Simply driving up for a change in scenery and wondering where to stop by for good food? Whichever activity tickles your fancy, Mamakoo has got you covered for hearty snacks, meals and craft beer in this picture-perfect region only a couple of hours north of NYC. Discover more of what scenic Hudson Valley has to offer here!

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Dig In: The Women Behind The Sushi Revolution

    "Women's hands are warmer than men's that they're not suitable to handle raw fish" Have you ever heard such a claim? In one of the most male dominated cultures in the world, Japan carries a very strong preference toward males in the hospitality industry. Traditional Japanese chefs can come up with a number of reasons why raw fish should be predominantly handled by men. In the documentary "Jiro Dreams of Sushi," the son of Chef Jiro states: "The reason is because women menstruate. To be a professional means to have a steady taste in your food, but because of the menstrual cycle, women have an imbalance in their taste, and that's why women can't be sushi chefs." (WSJ)...

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Dig In: Ariete [Miami]

Much of Miami's cuisine hosts a marriage between Cuban and American flavors. Ariete, a warm and intimate New American Miamian classic, is no exception to this. A love letter to his Cuban-American heritage and French culinary training, Chef Michael Beltran pays homage to his Miami roots through his locally-sourced menus that follow the seasons.

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