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The Warriors are playing their final season in Oakland. Can they win one more championship for The Town? Where to watch the Warriors if you can't attend the NBA Finals in person. Here are the most popular Golden State Warriors sports bars around the Bay.
Looking for the perfect mai tai recipe? We've uncovered two mai tai recipes - the original version, which was invented in Oakland, California, in 1944, and the current crowd-pleaser, which is served at the Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii. Plus: the fascinating controversary over who actually invented the iconic …
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Is Castello di Amorosa Napa Valley's best kept secret? Set amid the rolling hills that overlook the valley, the imposing castle houses a winery producing Italian style wines made from grapes harvested from the surrounding and nearby vineyards. And it was built by the great grandson of an Italian immigrant, who settled in Northern California …
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70 Days Across America: A tiny corner cafe in downtown Oakland serves mouthwatering halal Mexican food so authentic, Donald Trump would build a wall around it! Maya Halal Taqueria serves burritos, bowls, nachos, tacos, and plates. Open for lunch and dinner six days a week! Why I’m Here … So what am I doing in …
70 Days Across America Oakland, California, is a diverse city of 433,031 people. While the city has dozens of neighborhoods, most locals divide it into Downtown Oakland, West Oakland, North Oakland, and East Oakland - which are collectively thought of as the Flatlands - and the Oakland Hills. Why I’m Here … So what am …
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70 Days Across America C'est La Vie Restaurant is a California-style French restaurant overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Laguna Beach, California. The menu runs from burgers, salads, and crepes to seafood, French specialties, and pasta. And it overlooks the beach. Why I’m Here … So what am I doing in Laguna Beach? Laguna Beach is …
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70 Days Across America The Danville Eugene O'Neill Festival is held each fall in the San Francisco Bay Area. Plays by the Irish-American playwright are staged in a barn at Tao House in the bucolic hills of the Tri-Valley area. Although the plays were sold out, room was made for me to attend one. What …
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70 Days Across America Blackhawk Museum Classic Car Collection is one of five collections at one of the most eclectic and interesting museums in the San Francisco Bay Area. Others include the Old West., ancient China, out of Africa, and the natural world. Why I’m Here … So what am I doing in Danville? Danville …
There is more to see and do in Pleasanton than the Alameda County Fair! Check out what to see and do in the city's charming downtown district in this guide to Visiting Pleasanton, California - a quick guide to history, architecture, and what not to miss,
Poor House Bistro claims to be the only authentic Cajun style eatery in San Jose, California. Located within walking distance of San Jose Diridon Station, it makes a perfect spot for a quick bite before boarding or alighting from a train. Live entertainment livens things up after dark.