Lisa Dion

the facade of Smileys Saloon and Hotel in Bolinas, CA

Smiley’s Saloon & Hotel, Bolinas, CA

This post was contributed by Lisa Crovo Dion Every time I visit Bolinas, Ca, I make it a point to stop at Smiley’s Saloon & Hotel in the middle of town. Smiley’s, established in 1851, boasts that it’s the oldest saloon in California and that they have served booze straight through Prohibition. They also a

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two women eating and drinking at restaurant table

Santa Fe Brunch & Happy Hour; Taos Bed & Breakfast

This post was contributed by Lisa Crovo Dion I’ve been traveling regularly 1,000 miles back-and-forth from San Francisco to open a new brunch restaurant in Santa Fe, New Mexico.  I’m thrilled to say that it finally happened, we opened the doors to Santa Fe brunch spot Café Mimosa, a New American brunch restaurant, last month. I

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Glen Park: A Gem of a Neighborhood in San Francisco

This post was contributed by Lisa Crovo Dion This little gem of a neighborhood can be easily overlooked in a town full of must-see destinations, but those in-the-know understand the cozy, village appeal of Glen Park. Tucked between Diamond Heights, Noe Valley and Bernal Heights, the area is best known for Glen Canyon, a deep,

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