Last month I visited my sister, the New York City Culture Snob, fora week of Theatre. It was fun, but costly. Wanting to reciprocate I calledher with what I thought was a sure- thing invitation. Join me for a private tour of Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco. Sis was less than impressed. Undaunted, I…
Darling, nothing could be finer than touring the United Kingdon during summer. So, the Draycott Hotel in the London, England, is teaming up with the Howard Hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland, to offer a package that celebrates the best that the United Kingdom has to offer. The four night package, which is valid from August 1st…
What’s $100 Mill Buy Nowadays? If you guessed one used QE2, then you win the grand prize. Word on the street is that the booming lil’ Gulf Emirate of Dubai paid just that for one fabulous oceanliner, The Queen Elizabeth 2. Which just goes to show you that some things DO get better with age….
Last week at Valbella Restaurant in the too-cool-for-school Meatpacking District, I tasted some amazing vodkas. Of the dozens of world class vodkas presented, and many were very, very good, these were my favorites: • Hamptons Banana Vodka with its yummy, ripe banana nose and it’s long rich finish. It was a 2004 Gold Medal…
The landmark 80,000-square-foot flagship store, which opened the other week in London, England, is the first Whole Foods Market in Europe and marks a major step in expanding the company’s brand beyond North America. So don’t you think that means that their stock should start moving in the right bloody direction (which yes, I…
Cafe Majestic is part of San Francisco’s longest continuously running hotel, The Hotel Majestic. In its first incarnation, dating back to 1902, the mansion was home to Milton Schmitt, a turn-of-the-century railroad magnate. Later, this elegant Edwardian served as the permanent residence for actresses Joan Fontaine and Olivia de Haviland. Numerous dignitaries have slept…
I sent an “instant message” to Muffin*, my pal from college with an invite to come join me in Tiburon for a 2- Daycation. Her quick response? “I’m in.” A few days later I pick her up at SFO and we take the endlessly longride from San Francisco to Tiburon. Try only 15 minutes—now…