Carolyn Jung -- Oyster Locals Reporter
From as long as I can remember, I’ve lived to eat. Good thing I managed to find a way to make a living from it, too. I’m a long-time journalist who writes about food for the San Francisco Chronicle, San Francisco Magazine, Coastal Living Magazine, and other publications. My work has won numerous awards, including one from the prestigious James Beard Foundation. I’ve had the privilege of judging many food contests, including the biggie of them all, the Pillsbury Bake-Off. Read more about my eating adventures at FoodGal.com.
- Places lived: San Francisco; Portland, Ore.; Boston, Mass.; Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; San Jose, Calif.
- Education: Bachelor's degrees in journalism and economics from San Francisco State University
- Destination expert for: San Francisco, CA
- Always in my suitcase: A favorite black cardigan. It goes with everything. It takes up no space and can keep you comfortably warm in any environment.
My Favorite Hotels
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The Fairmont San Francisco
- Pearls: Rating: 4.5 Pearls
- Location: Nob Hill, San Francisco
- Price: $260/night
The Fairmont combines the history, cachet, and decor of a turn-of-the-20th-century grand old dame with the amenities, technology, and corporate-dominated clientele of a large chain property. What separates it from its luxury competitors are its beautiful, well-appointed rooms, many with stunning views, and its location atop Nob Hill.
