hello SF! my partner and i are heading to the bay area for New Year's (San Franciso and Napa Valley) and are looking for recommendations for our trip....

we're on a budget, and we love finding the best dives and small ethnic eateries.....but we're going to splurg on a few nice meals in SF and Napa (not French Laundry splurge- but maybe Chez Panisse)?

Any and all suggestions (especially for a few good wineries to try out as well) are welcome!

Thanks for your help!

Thank you SO much for the great advice!

My best friend and I have chosen NASHVILLE for our annual Health & Wellness trip (which means 4 days of fun, food and adventure). We'll be in town August 18-22nd. I'm a HUGE fan of Southern food and BBQ...but I also want to make sure we eat traditional Nashville/Tennessee foods.

We are on a bit of a budget, but will probably do one nice meal.

Any tips on the following questions would be MUCH appreciated:

1. Must eat food in Nashville- and where to eat it!
2. Must have drink in Nashville- and where to find it!
3. Should we rent a car for a day or two to be able to explore around the city? Are there some food places a bit farther out of town that shouldn't be missed?
4. Top 10 attractions/things to do!

Thanks much!