These Denver bars were named among the best in the U.S.

Colorado is known for producing some of the best beer in the world, but cocktail fans here also have access to bars where mixology keeps step with some of the nation’s best. Need proof? The 18th annual Spirited Awards, part of the esteemed Tales of the Cocktail conference in New Orleans, recently announced its roster … Read more

Upstart airlines Avelo, Breeze prepare for a profitable year

The inaugural flight of an Avelo Airlines Boeing 737-800 takes off from Hollywood Burbank Airport to Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport in Santa Rosa on April 28, 2021. Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty Images In the nearly four years since the Covid-19 pandemic upended air travel, the largest U.S. airlines have returned to … Read more

Travelers increasingly turn to taking Amtrak trains over flights

Amtrak trains travel through Washington, DC, on September 15, 2022. Stefani Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images As domestic travel rebounds from pandemic lows and prices soar, some travelers opting for trains over planes. For many, the tradeoffs are simple: Trains are often cheaper, provide more leg room and are better for the environment than … Read more

The best Bay Area restaurant dishes SFGATE staff ate in 2023

An order of chilaquiles, a tamale plate, and an open-face pork taco arabe al pastor sit ready for pickup by customers at the Primavera stall at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Adam Pardee/Special to SFGATE We inhale authentic shrimp po’boys in Bayview and find the most New York-style pizza slices in … Read more