While most events in San Francisco happen at night, there is a sweet spot that’s not too early, not too late, it’s Happy Hour. Wherever you’re from, you have it there too, but Happy Hours in San Francisco are not like other part of the country. Sure, there are the loosen your tie and grab a beer places, with flush faced white guys yammering on about the account they just landed or techies, fresh off the trade-show floor at the convention center, but you need to avoid these places, there nothing you can’t find anywhere at those spots. The Happy Hours you need to be at are at art galleries and hipster hole in the walls, with music, cheap drinks, dancing and attractive potential mates. Below are some of my top spots to stop for a beer when you want to hang out. Check out the full list on the San Francisco City Guide, MetroWize, a local favorite.

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Espresso coffee is becoming one of the most popular types of beverage that people are drinking around the world. It is a blend of several different types of coffee beans from different countries. Many people believe that it translates as express because of the fact that in cafes it is traditionally brewed when a customer orders and is delivered straight to them. All over the world, the espresso coffee is synonymous with Italy and this is where the best coffee mixtures can be found and have been selected to celebrate the true flavor of the coffee.

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Paris is one of the most visited cities in the world. Millions of tourists come here every day. So when planning your trip to Paris make sure you have a place to stay at. Don’t go to the city without a reservation. The majority of the Paris hotels have official websites, so it’s very easy to book a room on-line. Another variant is to reserve a room via fax, using a special form included in the website. Write dates of stay, time of arrival, number of people, type of room you desire, required facilities and location. Wait until you get a confirmation - and here you are! You have a place to stay at when in Paris! Don’t forget to bring a copy of your reservation (whether it was made via fax or email) when you check in.

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OK, you are going to buy an RV and you want the best deal possible. Whether it is a motor home, fifth wheel, or travel trailer, you know MSRP (Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price) is the baseline in establishing price and your goal is to pay 20% to 30% below MSRP.

If you are buying a used RV, you will be using NADA or Blue Book price guides and you should be aware these guides inflate their internet quotes approximately 10%. In addition, you are aware these prices are arbitrary and are to be used only as a guide.

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A visit to India is not considered complete, without a visit to Agra city, the land of Taj Mahal- one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The beauty of Taj Mahal is so overpowering, that even centuries later the city Agra where it is located, is immortalized as the City of Taj. This historical monument has evoked admiration from the tourists and travelers across the world. People fondly call the magnificent Taj Mahal, as the ultimate hymn of love, from a great Mughal Emperor to his beloved.

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Louisville is blessed with a vibrant and diverse arts community. Lively and active theatrical activities is provided by the talent and effort of Actors Theatre of Louisville, a Tony-Award-winning repertory theatre housed in a bank building built around 1837 and now designated as a national historic landmark. Its stone columned portion is one of the oldest buildings in Main Street and one of the finest examples of small scale Greek revival architecture in the U.S. As the centerpiece of the city’s urban cultural district, Actors Theatre has made significant economic impact on a vital downtown life. Highly acclaimed for its artistic programming and business acumen it sponsors every February the Humana Festival of New American Plays premiering several plays that have gone on to New York and London and other ingenious stage productions. The Broadway Series hosts touring productions of Broadway’s best. It also presents approximately six hundred performances of about thirty productions during its year-round season, composed of a diverse array of contemporary and classical fare. It attracts one of the largest per capita subscription audiences in the country logging an annual attendance of over 200,000. .

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It is time for the wedding; now for any traditional wedding it’s a black tuxedo for him, a white gown for her, a multi-layered cake to accommodate for the guests, and floral bouquets to tie it all together. For some brides, they seek for something more than the textbook wedding.

With minor adjustments, their special day could be more original than the usual wedding- plus be one that their guests would remember. One of the most popular ways to tweak weddings is with the cake. With wedding cakes, there are about as many different possibilities as there are brides. Isn’t that really what makes a wedding special!

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It is a daunting task to prepare a romantic night in for your loved one. It feels like it’s all up to you to make sure everything goes perfectly. Whether it’s Valentines Day, her birthday, or your anniversary, preparing a romantic dinner for your significant other is an intimate and memorable way to communicate your affection. To be certain that your special meal is a hit and not a miss, abide by these easy and useful suggestions.

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All Boy Scouts like sweet treats. Most of us have a favorite. Mine is skittles.

But, mom’s won’t let you pork on skittles all the time, so I had to come up with something mom would okay. Trail Mix anybody?

When I mix it up I always pick my own amounts, heavy on the Skittles, please.

The ingredients are the best.

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If you aren’t in the mood for beef or need a meal with no meat in it, the following are three recipes you can use with your crockpot.

Recipe #1 - VEGETABLES ITALIAN-STYLE

1 teaspoon salt
1 medium eggplant, cut in 1″ cubes
2 to 3 medium zucchini, halved & sliced 1/2″
1 large onion, sliced thinly
12 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 plum tomatoes, sliced 1/4″ thick
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 cups tomato sauce
1 teaspoon oregano
salt and pepper, to taste

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