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Hidden bars of New York

New York City is a magical city for the cocktail enthusiast. There are bars of every theme, color and smell in this great metropolis. The only challenge: Finding them. In a concrete labyrinth, where half the bars are unmarked, actually locating the best places to imbibe can be tough. Here’s my down and dirty guide to finding some of the best bars in New York.

Restaurant hopping around Los Angeles

Experiencing food from Los Angeles’ top trending chefs. The Los Angeles food scene is astir. The list of must-visit restaurants seems to be multiplying by the minute in the City of Angels, and many successful chefs and restaurateurs have opened multiple establishments around town where fans and followers can enjoy their signature styles of cooking in various permutations.

DC Food

Food trucks in Washington, DC

Finding meals to go from food trucks in the nation’s capital. I thought only the funky West Coast (especially hip cities such as Portland and Seattle) had glommed on to the food truck craze, but I was pleasantly surprised to find a ton of options in Washington, D.C., a place not necessarily known for being on the cutting edge of cool.

Chambers Hotel New York City

Located in Midtown Manhattan, Chambers Hotel is at the center of everything you’d ever want to see and do during your visit to New York. The noise and chaos found on 56th Street seem to go silent as soon as you walk through the front door of this charming boutique hotel. Grab a latté and birthday-cake truffle at Momofuku Milk Bar — the Christina Tosi dessert bar connected to the hotel — or lunch at David Chang’s Má Pêche before retreating to your room to relax and unwind.

Vermeil Wines

Fun for the guys in Wine Country

Napa and Sonoma counties—the two main counties that comprise California Wine country—have a reputation as a romantic destination for couples looking to escape for a few days. In recent years, the area also has emerged as a great place for guys to unwind, either solo or with other guys. I’ve written about some of the gambling diversions in the area. With Father’s Day approaching, here’s a look at some of the other male-centric destinations and activities in and around Wine Country.

Charleston two ways

Charleston is one of the few cities we make a point of visiting at least once a year. We love it for different reasons. Rick is a Southerner with a thirst for adventure, while Sandi is a Northerner who leans towards leisure. Here’s a look at how each of us recommends you experience Charleston.