California

Dim sum is one of those weekend traditions that rewards people who show up early. In California, a…

By Evan Cook · Sep 13

Retirement dreams often come with a hefty price tag, especially in California, where the cost of living can…

By Evan Cook · Sep 13

Some meals ask you to roll up your sleeves, tie on a bib, and forget the fork entirely.…

By Evan Cook · Sep 12

Some Friday nights end with a couch and a screen, but the ones worth remembering happen out where…

By Evan Cook · Sep 12

Tucked along a misty stretch of the Northern California coast sits a place where redwoods lean toward the…

By Evan Cook · Sep 12

Some vacations you plan around restaurants or beaches. This one you plan around elk. Along California’s far northern…

By Evan Cook · Sep 12

California wine country is made for lazy afternoons, and some vineyards actually want you to spread out a…

By Evan Cook · Sep 12

Word travels fast when a tiny kitchen turns out food worth standing in a long line for. On…

By Evan Cook · Sep 12

California is full of waterfalls that make you work hard to reach them, but not every one asks…

By Evan Cook · Sep 11

Some sandwiches earn a road trip. Drivers cut detours home from San Diego just to grab a bagful…

By Evan Cook · Sep 11

There is a small rocky island near the northern edge of California that you can only reach on…

By Evan Cook · Sep 11

A century of round-the-clock cooking has kept one downtown Los Angeles counter humming without ever locking its doors.…

By Evan Cook · Sep 11

Prime rib has a way of turning an ordinary dinner into an event, and California has some steakhouses…

By Evan Cook · Sep 11

California has a coastline built for eating oysters, and the best spots put you right next to the…

By Evan Cook · Sep 11

Some afternoons deserve more than a quick drive down a country road. In Napa, California, a restored vintage…

By Evan Cook · Sep 10

Some road trips get rerouted for a scenic overlook. Others get rerouted for a warm, hand-rolled treat that…

By Evan Cook · Sep 10

Some places quietly hold onto the past while the rest of California races forward. Tucked into a small…

By Evan Cook · Sep 10

Tucked inside a peaceful neighborhood, there is a small park that feels like it belongs in a childhood…

By Evan Cook · Sep 10

California can be pricey, but not every trip has to drain your wallet. Guerneville sits along the Russian…

By Evan Cook · Sep 10

California has a habit of hiding great pie in unexpected places, from farm towns near the coast to…

By Evan Cook · Sep 10

California has a reputation for sky-high home prices, but the mountains still hide a few pleasant surprises. In…

By Evan Cook · Sep 9

Some restaurants carry the weight of nearly a century, and a few families in Berkeley have passed down…

By Evan Cook · Sep 9

A short walk down a historic Gold Country street leads to a doorway where guests receive a light-up…

By Evan Cook · Sep 9

A line curling out the door at one in the morning usually means something worth the wait, and…

By Evan Cook · Sep 9

There is a stretch of High Desert in California where the pace slows down and creativity seems to…

By Evan Cook · Sep 9

Some roadside stops earn their reputation slowly, one sweet sip at a time. Out in the Coachella Valley,…

By Evan Cook · Sep 9

California’s coast is famous for a lot of things, but few local treats beat a plate of fresh…

By Evan Cook · Sep 8

Drivers heading up and down the mountain on Interstate 80 often blow right past a small town where…

By Evan Cook · Sep 8

Some meals stick with you long after the plate is cleared, and a bowl of hearty seafood stew…

By Evan Cook · Sep 8

Some places barely change while the rest of the city keeps racing forward, and this little counter joint…

By Evan Cook · Sep 8

Some coastal spots serve up a plate of fresh seafood. This one throws in a resident spirit and…

By Evan Cook · Sep 8

California has plenty of long, sweaty hikes that make you earn the view. But some of the best…

By Evan Cook · Sep 8

Some places have been feeding hungry folks for so long that the food itself feels like a piece…

By Evan Cook · Sep 7

Some places refuse to change, and that stubbornness is exactly what makes them worth the trip. Tucked along…

By Evan Cook · Sep 7

A good cinnamon roll is one of those simple pleasures that can turn an ordinary morning into a…

By Evan Cook · Sep 7

San Diego might be famous for tacos and beaches, but the ramen scene here quietly rivals some of…

By Evan Cook · Sep 7

On a cool Northern California afternoon, few things sound better than a hot bowl of chowder served inside…

By Evan Cook · Sep 7

A good patty melt is simple: a beef patty, melted cheese, grilled onions, and rye bread cooked flat…

By Evan Cook · Sep 7

California has plenty of trendy spots that come and go, but some restaurants have kept people coming back…

By Evan Cook · Sep 6