# Drink the holy trinity of California culture: Wine.
Take a seat at any table in California and almost without exception or expectation, you will face its holy trinity: wine. This triumvirate is the cornerstone of California living. Like eating in Italy is a revelation, drinking wine in California is to understand where its heart is at –– what is most important. One year here and counting, I’ve tried more grapes than remembered. I’ve swirled enough stemmed glasses of robust deliciousness to make my pinkies dexterous. I’ve feasted…
#54: Eat at Sol Food. Get a taste of Puerto Rico.
A former co-worker at Restoration Hardware (hi, Shante!) turned me onto Sol Food. Now I can’t get the taste of its delicious veggie sandwich out of my head. And neither can she. Here’s a few reasons why: #1: You walk into this open-air café and it’s like you’re stepping into Puerto ico. Instantly upon walking in, you’re surrounded by festive wall decorations, palm trees and charming vintage appeal. Your ears pick up the lively downbeat of the la musica playing semi-loudly in…