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Los Olivos Café

Posted on August 7, 2010 by james

The warmth of the wisteria-covered patio welcomes you at the Los Olivos Café. The connection between great wine and impeccable food is immediately apparent as you enter the restaurant. In the center, there’s a massive concrete fireplace and bar connecting … Continue reading →

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The Champs-Élysées

Posted on June 28, 2010 by james

The Champs-Élysées were originally fields and market gardens, until 1616, when Marie de Medici decided to extend the axis of the Tuileries Garden with an avenue of trees. As late as 1716, Guillaume Delisle‘s map of Paris shows that a … Continue reading →

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Union Square

Posted on April 7, 2010 by james

Image via Wikipedia Union Square was built and dedicated by San Francisco’s first American mayor John Geary in 1850 and is so named for the pro-Union rallies that happened there before and during the United States Civil War. Since then, … Continue reading →

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InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco

Posted on March 29, 2010 by james

Image by p200eric via Flickr Poised at the crest of illustrious Nob Hill and at the intersection of three cable car lines, the InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco is conveniently central to all of San Francisco’s favorite attractions and within … Continue reading →

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W LOS ANGELES – WESTWOOD

Posted on January 11, 2010 by james

Image by lefeber via Flickr At the foothills of Beverly Hills/Bel Air, squarely in the center of glamour, W Los Angeles – Westwood is located between Rodeo Drive and the Santa Monica beaches, near UCLA and the 405 Freeway, and … Continue reading →

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CASANOVA

Posted on January 9, 2010 by james

Casanova’s style, décor, food and service will transport you to the small inns of France and Italy where tasty and well presented food, shared with friends is part of the good life. Casanova earns its reputation for outstanding cuisine, “world … Continue reading →

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Emporio Rulli Caffè at Union Square

Posted on January 3, 2010 by james

Image by VirtualErn via Flickr With a menu that features Rulli’s handmade Italian artisan pastries and sandwiches, house roasted specialty coffee drinks and other fine items to go along with shaded outdoor seating and Italian Wines and Beers, Emporio Rulli … Continue reading →

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Westin St. Francis

Posted on January 3, 2010 by james

Image by http2007 via Flickr At the turn of the century, the guardians of the Charles Crocker family announced plans to build The Westin St. Francis. Their vision was to make San Francisco the “Paris of the West,” and their … Continue reading →

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Ritz-Carlton, Berlin

Posted on October 12, 2009 by james

Image by SpreePiX – Berlin via Flickr Revel in the energy of this cosmopolitan city, then retreat to the exceptional luxury of The Ritz-Carlton – one of the most exclusive hotels in Berlin. Our Berlin, Germany hotel is conveniently located … Continue reading →

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