Casual Dining

Downtown Cafe in Meyers is ideal breakfast/lunch spot

If you are looking for an excellent breakfast or lunch spot while driving from Lake Tahoe to Echo Summit on Highway 50, stop at the Downtown Café in Meyers. “Downtown” is a misnomer—let me know when you find... Read More...

Himmel Haus offers German bier, food and atmosphere

Located below the Heavenly Valley parking lot on the California side, Himmel Haus serves authentic German food matched with a wide selection of German, Belgian and Dutch beers. The décor is typical German Bi... Read More...

Flaherty’s – Seafood by the Seashore in Carmel-by-the-Sea

After dining at Flaherty’s Seafood Grill and Oyster Bay in Carmel-by-the-Sea, I heard from some that locals in Carmel don’t dine at the restaurant. That was followed with two quick thoughts. One, mistake ... Read More...

Pasta Pelican is ideal for waterfront dining

I have dined at the Pasta Pelican (formerly the Rusty Pelican) for more years than I care to remember. The late Alameda County Supervisor Don Excell of Livermore introduced me to the Pelican back in the 1980... Read More...

A taste of the Greek Isles in Danville

Like many Danville restaurants, Santorini is located in a shopping center—Town and Country right off Hartz Avenue. It is ideal for a family meal with a broad menu of Mediterranean dishes. The entrees are rea... Read More...

ChouChou in San Francisco is a neighborhood gem

In downtown San Francisco for a night, we skipped the restaurants in the hotel or within walking distance and headed instead for a delightful neighborhood place, ChouChou in the Forest Hill neighborhood. Loc... Read More...

Cravings Stone Fired Pizza and Pasta – a hit in Livermore!

Only a year in the making, Cravings Stone Fired Pizza and Pasta has taken downtown Livermore by storm. Owner Matt McLean founded the pizzeria in early 2015 with his father, to bring their inventive culinary ... Read More...

Hotel Healdsburg is perfect location on the Plaza

Returning to Healdsburg for a quick one-day getaway, we stayed down on the Plaza at the Hotel Healdsburg. The 56-room hotel is an ideal location for wine tasting at the more than 20 tasting rooms w... Read More...

Beach House Hotel partners perfectly with Sam’s

If you are planning on a night of fine food and wine at Sam’s Chowder House and do not want to drive back home, then the ideal lodging property is the Beach House Hotel. It is located just south of Sam’s on ... Read More...

Circling Raven is destination for visitors to Coeur D’Alene

A golfing trip to the inland Pacific Northwest is requires a visit to the Coeur D’Alene Casino, Resort and Hotel and its Circling Raven golf course in Worley, Id., about 30 minutes south of Coeur D'Alene. Th... Read More...

Crosswater showcases Sunriver golf near Bend

Edgewood offers 50th Anniversary Stay and Play package!

Coyote Moon set to open!

Sycuan Golf Resort features 54 holes and lodging

La Balena Cucina is a hidden Carmel gem

Great view and great food at Leatherneck Steakhouse

Posada is Livermore gem for Southwestern food paired with wine

Galante Vineyards – Great wines and a great time!

South Coast Winery and Resorts offers a great package

Meadowood earns Triple 5 Star Award from Forbes

Fairway One open at Pebble Beach!

Pine Inn – Offering the uniqueness of Camel-by-the-Sea!

Caddy Shack – the ultimate buddy trip at Greenhorn Creek

Land Rover Experience enhances Quail Lodge offerings

Meadowood to re-open!

Britney Eurton - Bringing excitement to horse racing!

The Flop Shot with Todd Fischer

Spring snow conditions arrive with spring break

Ron Blum: Ski and Golf Expert at Edgewood

Thunder Gulch tops list of Kentucky Derby memories!

Golden Gate Fields Picks – Friday, April 20

Golden Gate Fields Picks – Sunday, April 15

Golden Gate Fields Picks – Saturday, April 14

Cal's Collin Morikawa invited to Safeway Open

True Spec Golf opens at Omni La Costa!

A Look Back At A Year After Facing Death

Queen of the Green is back!

ACES contest winner will enjoy barrel tasting in Livermore this weekend

Queen of the Green talks golf!

Get a free lesson from ACES Pro Todd Fischer!