When Big Sur's southern stretch of Highway 1 reopened last month, we knew exactly who to turn to for an updated guide to the jaw-dropping region: Aengus Wagner, president of Big Sur Food & Wine. |
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| These expert-approved spots are worth a stop when you visit the valley. Plus, where to stay and eat between tastings.
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Why not start the day with a hike along one of the region’s upland trails, then reward yourself with sips of wine grown at similarly high elevations? Here’s where to hike to a tasting room, from north to south. |
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The perfect Sonoma wine country visit starts in historic Healdsburg. These are the restaurants, tasting rooms, and wineries that locals love. |
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San Diego may be known as the craft beer capital, but its cocktail scene is just as compelling. From neighborhood gems to immersive speakeasies, these are the bars worth seeking out. |
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Named for aviator, motion-picture producer and noted eccentric Howard Hughes, this riff on the classic gin-based cocktail is the stuff of movie dreams. |
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Tucked into SoHo’s cobblestone streets, the Wine Enthusiast store is a natural stop for wine lovers. Inside, you’ll find tools and pieces designed to bring a bit of that wine country experience home. |
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A glass of Rioja set against sun-warmed stone anchors this September 1998 cover, while inside, Paso Robles emerges as a wild, wide-open counterpart. Together, they capture a moment when wine travel was expanding in new directions. |
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200 Summit Lake Dr Valhalla, New York 10595 US |
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