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How to Relive Your Favorite Vacation

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Think back to your favorite vacation. What do you remember? If you’re anything like me, it’s a specific moment. Even more likely, it’s a specific sensory experience: the smell of the plumeria as you walk through Kauai; the sound of the mosquitos along a river in Bali; the brilliant turquoise of the water in St.…

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Pool, Pita, and Pleasure at the Fairmont Miramar

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Ask anyone what their favorite part of summer is and you’ll hear a lot of talk of grilled meats, watermelon, and cold beers. We (and by “we” I mean “humans”) love a good cookout. Now what happens when you replace Uncle Jerry and his overcooked flank steaks? You get a meal at The Kitchen at…

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The Reason Gummy Bears Are Upright May Surprise You…

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Maybe I should have called this “This That Make You Go Hmmm” Week on Fly&Dine, because yesterday we looked at the right way to ride an escalator and today we’re digging into the reason why gummy bears look more like cartoon bears than real ones. I was reading about how HARIBO, the German gummy candy company,…

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You Need This South Bay Brunch.

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I think about breakfast/brunch as a meal the same way I think about Emilio Estevez as a Sheen. I’m glad it’s there but I wouldn’t be all that upset if it disappeared and left dinner (Martin) and lunch (Charlie) as the only remaining meals. This brings up an interesting point: Where is Emilio Estevez? Has anybody…

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Dogs and Cats Join Forces with Burgers and Beers at Plan Check

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If you’ve ever wondered what a meal heavily seasoned with cuteness tastes like, LA gastropub favorite Plan Check has the answer waiting for you this month. From June 10-July 10th, they’re offering their latest menu collaboration with Hello Kitty creators Sanrio. For $39, diners will get a 5-item meal featuring the dog and cat duo…

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What’s a Vegan Donut?

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Welcome to The Menu, Fly&Dine’s brand new section that covers the latest and greatest in the world of food, whether it has to do with travel or not. Think of The Menu as a way to figure out where to eat on your next vacation! Please welcome April Rankin, Fly&Dine’s newest contributor and soon-to-be regular…

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