Carolyn Jung

Contributing Writer, Via

Entrance to the lobby and reception area at Stanford Inn.

Escape for a Weekend in Fort Bragg, California

Beautiful anytime, the area truly shines during the fall and winter.
Pastries in the display case at Mix Bakeshop in Ashland, Oregon.

Where to Eat on I-5 from Oregon to Los Angeles

Refuel at some of the best restaurants as you drive up and down the West Coast.
The vineyards at DANCIN Vineyards in Medford, Oregon.

A Weekend in Rogue Valley, Oregon

A river runs through this picturesque Gold Rush town.
Rows of coffee trees on a Hawaiian coffee farm at sunset.

Where to Taste and Tour Hawaiian Coffee on the Islands

See working farms, pick blush-red beans, and sip on Kona coffee at its source.
People lounge and play at Big Beach on Maui, Hawaii.

Which Hawaiian Island Is Right for You?

Discover the Hawaiian Islands and the resorts, foods, and history that define them.
Beans and beets at a farmers' market.

Top California Farmers' Markets

Find fresh, locally grown, piquant produce at a farmers' market near you.
double brie burger with fries at Little Bird Bistro in Portland, Oregon.

Best Burgers in the West

From diner delights to gourmet stacks, these beloved burgers are worth the drive.
Blue Bottle Coffee pour over bar in Oakland, California.

Best Coffee Shops Across the West

Locally roasted beans, homey couches, and buttery baked goods abound at these top shops.
Asparagus salad on a modern white plate at Bouche in San Francisco's Union Square.

Best Union Square Restaurants for Shoppers

Follow our guide to the best foodie hot spots in Union Square that will satisfy city shoppers.
A homemade pumpkin spice latte.

Easy Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe

Skip the trip to the coffee shop by perfecting your own version of fall’s favorite drink.
Platter of tacos with salsa at Tacolicious in California

Top Tacos in the West

When your taco craving strikes, satisfy with one of these best bites.
Sugarpine drive-in on a sunny day.

10 Drive-Ins for Your Next Road Trip or Date Night

Eating in your car has never been this much fun.
the flatbread with prosciutto and fig jam at Lucia Restaurant

Where to Eat Around Carmel

From sea to slopes, the best restaurants in Carmel Valley.
pavilions on Lake Zither at Lan Su Chinese Garden in Portland Oregon, picture

Lan Su Chinese Garden in Portland, Oregon

Two decades ago, an ambitious team transformed a Portland parking lot into an inspired oasis.
the Banh Mi and Outsider sandwiches at Starbird Chicken in Sunnyvale, picture

Bay Area's Starbird Chicken is Reinventing Fast Food

Starbird Chicken in Sunnyvale, Calif. looks to disrupt the traditional fast-food drive-thru.