Chelsea Davis

Chelsea is a bi-coastal San Francisco native. As a freelance writer, she covers everything that falls under the food, drink and travel umbrella. In other words, all the fun stuff.

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5 Destinations’ Signature Street Food Dishes To Make At Home (Recipes Included)

Since traveling around the world isn’t an option right now, many of us are itching for different ways to experience new destinations. Like most Americans, I’ve been spending more time at home than ever before, and consequently increasing my time in the kitchen. To quell my desire to get out and explore, I decided to try making a few globally-inspired recipes, particularly ones that don’t require tons of expertise or hours in the kitchen.
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Tiburon: The California Seaside Town Of Your Dreams

Tiburon is an undeniably beautiful coastal town that boasts unobstructed views of the Bay and the San Francisco skyline. If it’s not already, it certainly needs to be on your post-shelter-in-place day trip bucket list. While it exudes a quaint, seaside charm for those that want to relax and unwind with a glass of wine in hand, it also offers miles of rugged terrain for lovers of outdoor activity whether you’re a runner, hiker or biker.
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Yelp’s Top Five Most Romantic Restaurants To Celebrate Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day has arrived! No matter what your preference in date style is, most people can agree that delicious food is essential to any memorable night out. And when it comes to Valentine’s Day, ambiance and romance also play a key role (no pressure!). In honor of this lovey dovey holiday, Yelp complied a list of the most romantic places to dine based on users’ reviews from Jan. 1, 2019 to Jan. 14, 2020.
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This Family-Run Restaurant Group Changed The Fermented Tea Leaf Industry In The U.S. And Beyond

If you’re in the San Francisco Bay Area and enjoy Burmese food, chances are you’re familiar with The Burma Superstar Restaurant Family, a restaurant group whose popularity has only increased since opening its first restaurant in 1992. This was back when there were few Burmese spots around. Prior to Burma Superstar, very few people in the U.S. had even heard of Burmese food.
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15 Places To Experience the Best of Tohoku, Japan

Looking to avoid the crowds heading to Japan this year? Then book a trip to Tohoku in the Northern region of Japan. Tohoku has six prefectures—Aomori, Akita, Fukushima, Iwate, Miyagi and Yamagata—each of which offers beautiful landscapes, spiritual temples and shrines, historical sites, unique cuisine, samurai culture and more. Avoid tourist traps and overwhelming crowds while experiencing the best of Tohoku at these 15 places.
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25 Things To Experience In Nikko, Japan

For national forests, World Heritage sites, hot springs, ornate temples and shrines and more, head to Nikko, a peaceful respite from busier tourist destinations of Japan. Less than two hours away from Tokyo via Tobu Railway, a private train service that features reclining seats and a scenic ride across five prefectures, the Tobu-Nikko station is the final stop beginning at Asakusa Station. Here are 25 ways to discover the rich culture, history and nature of Nikko.
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Adventurous Vietnam: Immersive Excursions for the Active Traveler

Vietnam is a vibrant country full of incredible scenery, lush jungles, endless caves and gorgeous coastal and mountain landscapes. It’s an ideal place to explore for adventurous travelers. I spent nine super active days with REI Adventures, hiking, biking and spelunking my way through the country with a group of high-spirited travelers on a designated Under 35 trip. We began this once-in-a-lifetime trip in Hoi An and ended in the capital of Hanoi. Each day’s activities showcased the best of thi
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15 Classic Holiday Treats At San Francisco’s Iconic Ferry Building

Yearlong San Francisco’s Iconic Ferry Building is filled with the best that the Bay Area’s top artisanal vendors, producers, bakers, farmers and craftsmen have to offer. The famous landmark opened back in 1898 as a transportation hub for those taking the ferryboat and train and today it’s become a world class public food market, home to some of the most delicious, unique culinary offerings in the city. Strolling through the bustling building perusing through each merchants’ goodies—especially o
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13 of the most Instagrammable foods in Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan, has a lot of beautiful, cute, and giant foods. Some popular Instagrammable foods include larger-than-life rainbow cotton candy, Totoro-shaped cream puffs, and technicolor sundaes and cakes. The city also offers animal-shaped pastries and special Hello Kitty sweets. Adorable, colorful eats can be found in cafes and sit-down restaurants throughout the city, so I spent four days searching for a few of the most photogenic ones. Here are some of the most Instagrammable foods in Tokyo.
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10 Hole-in-the-Wall NYC Restaurants

Everyone knows that a restaurant doesn’t have to be expensive and fancy to be delicious! Think about the mom and pop shops, the family-ran eateries and those tiny off-the-beaten-path spots that always have people lined up, waiting for the chance to dig in. Though your typical hole-in-the-wall restaurant doesn’t look like much from the front, and honestly may look even less impressive once inside, what matters is one thing: taste.
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