Tucked away on the lively corner of Mission and 17th Streets in San Francisco, you’ll find Scott Youkilis’ Maverick restaurant. In an enclave that is surrounded by taco shops and Internet cafes, it s a treat to find a good ol’ restaurant serving gentrified comfort food. Items like pork belly and prawns and Southern fried…
We here at Tango Diva are always searching for solo packages for our readers. Austin-Lehman Adventures’ program includes a solo and singles only trip in the Canadian Rockies with a July 1-6 departure to Banff & Lake Louise, and in Yellowstone National Park September 9-14. They are offering 50% off the customary single supplement if…
Need to escape this winter? Head to Carmel where contest winner Judi spent her creative retreat last Fall! Artista still has space in the February 12th-15th* 3-day Artista Abstract Painting safari in Carmel-by-the-Sea, offering last-minute rates. So grab a friend for a quick escape to California… where the sun still shines in wintertime. Special* Last-minute…
by M. Y. Mim To celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, a motley group of pets and their human companions gather on the lawn outside the exquisite Santa Barbara Mission. Although fall means crisp temperatures in other parts of the country, Santa Barbarans stand under clear blue skies in short-sleeve weather, overlooking the…
We love Halloween! Nothing is better than dressing up like a fantasy and eating candy. And my favorite place to celebrate Halloween is at the Clift Hotel’s private masquerade ball in San Francisco. The A-listers are invited to dress up, drink Veuve champagne, and enjoy crazy vodka cocktails, while dancing to the hits of the…
“You want me to go down where?” I asked, peering into the deep, black hole descending before me into the ground. I shaded my eyes against the sun and squinted some more, hoping in vain that I’d see the bottom a bit more clearly. But I couldn’t—it was too dark and too deep. The light…
by Swapna Dutta I had always wanted to visit Nainital, a popular summer retreat in north India. Located in the state of Uttaranchal at an altitude of 1,938 meters, it was not too far from Delhi where I lived. So when an official job required my presence there I jumped at the chance. Though said…