Probably the singular greatest foodie vacation I ever had was house-sitting for two weeks in San Francisco. After my S.O. and I ate at Zuni Cafe, Boulevard, Chez Panisse, and Oliveto--among many others, we rented a car and drove up to Napa and Sonoma. We made a home base in Healdsberg (sp?) for about four days, and hit Stars Oakville Cafe (RIP), Mustards Grill, Tra Vigne, Jan Bierenbaum's place in Calistoga, CIA at Greystone, and a great bar in Sonoma Square that features the complete set of C.M. Coolidge's prints of dogs playing poker. Oh, and did I mention that we toured two or three wineries? Alas, we couldn't get a reservation at The French Laundry, but perhaps if S.F. is a viable option, your trip will coincide with their reopening. Best regards, Skip Lombardi http://www.skiplombardi.com