By Kathy Chin Leong It’s the quintessential hidden gem, the undiscovered treasure, the diamond in the rough. Even the town name sounds pretty chill. This is Pleasant Hill, a demure East Bay community in Contra Costa County with a happening restaurant scene and inspiring natural spaces. Do not let the understated suburb fool you. Beyond […]
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Pastel houses crowned with gabled rooftops, wrap around porches, and hyper-manicured lawns. This sums up Wisteria Lane, an enclave in the TV show Desperate Housewives that was so pristine even a stray leaf was deemed criminal. Seabrook, set above Washington’s central coast, is often compared to Wisteria Lane’s idyllic setting. But Seabrook is not a prop from Universal
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Bigfork, Montana – An Unforgettable Family Experience By Donna Corwin Flathead Lake Lodge in Bigfork, Montana offers an idyllic setting for multigenerational summer vacations. Nestled on the shores of Flathead Lake—the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi—this historic lodge blends rustic charm with modern amenities, creating a perfect backdrop for families seeking family fun,
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Bigfork, Montana – An Unforgettable Family Experience By Donna Corwin Flathead Lake Lodge in Bigfork, Montana offers an idyllic setting for multigenerational summer vacations. Nestled on the shores of Flathead Lake—the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi—this historic lodge blends rustic charm with modern amenities, creating a perfect backdrop for families seeking family fun,
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We are happy to support these goods that have delighted our offices. Hope they will find a place on your shelves. -Editors House of Nanking Cookbook: Kathy Fang, owner of Fang Restaurant, and Peter Fang, her father and owner of House of Nanking Restaurant have teamed up to offer the best Chinese recipes that House
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San FranciscoFairmont San Francisco’s Spirited Tea: Available Saturdays and Sundays, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., until Nov. 2. This formal afternoon tea arrives with a spook-tacular menu at Laurel Court restaurant on the lobby level of the Fairmont. As far as we know, the hotel is one of the first in the nation to
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In my book, any time is a good time for tea time. On a recent Saturday in downtown Napa, my daughter-in-law Grace and I boarded the Napa Valley Wine Train for a formal tea that featured so many delights we needed take-home boxes. The event is the Secret Afternoon Tea, and patrons embark on a
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It’s the ultimate immigrant success story. Vietnamese family in 1975 snags the last cargo plane to safety to the United States before the fall of Saigon. Mother and three daughters reunite with husband in San Francisco where the family opens a restaurant and slowly introduces Vietnamese cuisine to a skeptical audience. Today, the An clan,
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Review of Crustacean, San FranciscoA Place to Admire, Dine, CelebrateBy Kathy Chin Leong It’s the ultimate immigrant success story. Vietnamese family in 1975 snags the last cargo plane to safety to the United States before the fall of Saigon. Mother and three daughters reunite with husband in San Francisco where the family opens a restaurant
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Go-Kit First Aid Cute and portable, and you can plan now for Christmas gifting. This is an indispensable tool brought to you by the Pepper Family, an entrepreneurial clan that has just brought this practical safety kit to market. The water resistant zipper case, available in various patterns, fits snugly in your backpack, diaper bag,
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