This high-profile California winery shuttered. An industry power player is replacing it

The new Healdsburg winery quietly opened last year on Westside Road, hosting visitors on an if-you-know-you-know basis.

Dear Abby: If I give my child a French name, must I pronounce it that way?

My family is American, through and through. We had some European ancestors back in the Ellis Island days, but we’ve been here for generations and identify only loosely with our European heritage.
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Château d'If

Château d'If is a 16th-century fortress, commissioned by King Francois I, set atop the smallest island in the Frioul archipelago less than a mile from Marseille. It was later used as a prison, ...

Dear Abby: I want to name a son after my great-granddad, but I’d feel weird saying it with a French accent

My family is American, through and through. We had some European ancestors back in the Ellis Island days, but we’ve been here for generations and identify only loosely with our European heritage. That ...
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Visit Europe’s Castle Giants, From France’s Châteaux To Wales’ Forts

Looking to visit castles in Europe? France offers sheer numbers, while Wales squeezes more fortresses into every mile. From royal opulence to cliff-top strongholds, there’s something for everyone.
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If you’re feeling confused by the English language, these 28 tips by the “Pronunciation Mistake” Twitter account may clear things up

The English language is a tricky matter of business. Whether you came into this world speaking your native tongue from day one or just got on board, many aspects of English are confusing and even ...
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This Airbnb in Connecticut Feels Like a French Escape

This Is the Best Buffet in Connecticut, Known for Its Maryland Crabs Are you in need of a little international escape right about now? I definitely know that I am. After recently gorging myself on ...