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Restaurant File: Puglia, Italy
Elegant dinners, seen-and-be-seen bars, traditonal seaside dining & more
I was so lucky to visit Puglia twice in one year, especially because it gave me the chance to try the restaurants I missed on my first time around....
- Last Activity: 06/25/2009
- Topic: Epicurean
- Geography: Italy
- Tags: puglia, butcher, fruit, vegetables, trendy, lounge, wine bar, aperitif, cocktail, balcony, terrace, gourmet, lobster, lunch, romantic, seafood, sea urchin, local seafood, olive grove, hotel restaurant, good for lunch, bar, city-bar, country restaurant, views, casual dining, local fare, local specialties

Cheat Sheet: Puglia, Italy
Restored masserias, breathtaking vistas, seaside restaurants, cooking classes and more
If you don't yet know the Puglia region of Italy, you should definitely put it on your list. Very accessible—only a 45 minute drive from the Bari...
- Last Activity: 06/24/2009
- Topic: Sports & Active, Epicurean, Travel
- Geography: Italy
- Tags: suzanne's files, suzannes files, spire.com, puglia, italy, countryside, seaside, olive groves, restored buildings, restaurants, villas, masserias, horseback riding, cooking, cooking classes, local flavors, local ingredients, local wines, wine cellars, spa, pool, chaise, walking, hiking, exploring, romantic, scenic vistas, ancient cities, architecture, golf, golf course, 8th hole, tower, farmhouse, stables, olives, fresh produce, fresh fish, local lamb, wild mushrooms, active vacation, active getaway

Cheat Sheet: Sonoma, California
My picks for inns, vineyards, general stores, restaurants and more
Sonoma is a year round destination—head there in the winter months for crowd-free sampling, early spring when the vines begin to awaken, summer...
- Last Activity: 06/17/2009
- Geography: Napa Valley/Sonoma, California

