Claremont Club & Spa and Fairmont San Francisco’s Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar, known for its elaborate drinks, kitschy design and lagoon, have partnered for an exclusive two-weekend pop-up event: Tonga in the Hills.
Author: Christina Tetreault
Madame Clicquot Afternoon Tea at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Through May, Madame Clicquot Afternoon Tea is being served at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco’s American classic breakfast restaurant, Parallel 37.
Shearwater Tavern
Carmel’s new hot spot of a restaurant, Shearwater Tavern, serves handcrafted, modern luxury-styled plates with the most creative of fresh cocktails.
Carmel Mission Inn
Just one turn off of the iconic Pacific Coast Highway, with the ocean glimmering through the light early-morning fog leading to its property, you’ll turn in to find Carmel Mission Inn. The inviting 165-room boutique hotel is a cozy pet-friendly escape within the seaside community of Carmel.
L’amourette Chocolat San Francisco
As you walk down San Francisco’s iconic Fillmore Street – known for musicians, festivals and luxury stores – you’ll find a colorful door frame inviting you into an intimate chocolate shop. L’amourette Chocolat, meaning “little love affair” in French, sells its handmade candies, such as truffles and bonbons, in store along with almost 30 different flavors of chocolate bars for all types of taste buds.
Restaurant of the Week: Terra at Eataly Silicon Valley
Upon a rooftop in Silicon Valley is where you’ll find Terra at Eataly, a destination filled with freshly made pizzas, pastas and luxurious curated cuts of the finest meats.
Winery of the Week: Hamilton Family Wines
Darling: adjective; beloved. It’s the word that comes to mind when walking into one of Sonoma Valley’s newest tasting rooms, Hamilton Family Wines.
The Citizen Hotel in Sacramento
Along the bustling downtown streets of Sacramento, you’ll see The Citizen Hotel–and its iconic arch. The 14-floor luxury stay within California’s first skyscraper was built in 1925, paying a tribute to the state’s and nation’s political past.
El Pueblo Inn in Sonoma
Right on the corner of Sonoma Highway and Napa Street, you’ll find a piece of Sonoma’s history. El Pueblo Inn, with a sign illuminating at dusk and decorated by green vines and luscious trees, is a Tuscan-style inn that has been serving guests since 1959.
Winery of the Week: Vaughn Duffy Wines
It’s one part Matt Duffy, one part Sara Vaughn, mixed with passion, grit and a sprinkle of San Francisco Giants team spirit. That’s the secret recipe behind Vaughn Duffy Wines, a Sonoma Valley label known for its rich and diverse Pinot Noirs.