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The Time & Place Concierge staff has their fingers on the pulse of foodie culture in premier destinations around the world. We invite you to indulge in the latest crazes to hit the restaurant scene from chic Paris to sunny Fire Island.

Few queries baffle Google. In fact, almost nothing can puzzle the worlds largest search engine; however, ask Google for a list of the best restaurants on Fire Island, the retreat off the coast of Long Island, New York, and the feedback is sparse and scattered at best. Yes, some naive websites have attempted to compile a list. And yes, Yelp acknowledges the existence of dining on the island, but other than that, not much. This is especially odd considering the island hosts nearly a million visitors each summer.

The cat has officially emerged from the bag, and most of the world is savvy to the hippest place in America: Downtown Los Angeles, or #DTLA if you ask Twitter. Every so many decades a perfect storm of architecture, artists, cocktails and history collide to create a euphoric crescendo of culture. And thats exactly whats happening right now in DTLA.

You could, of course, go lie on the beach or pick up 18 holes with the guys all vacation long. You can do that on Maui, sure. But that would be boring, and you arent boring. This is your summer and this is Maui. Heres what youll do instead.

Nantucket is known for its sandy beaches and summer culture of clam bakes and lobster dinners, but this all-American summer destination has a lot more to offer than striped umbrellas and that particular shade of Nantucket red.

When this Oscar night of nights is over, where do you hang out? For Hollywood insiders, there are a few vintage spots around town where you can chill without being mobbed by fans and press. Classic Hollywood haunts only movers and shake-it, shake-it shakers know about. But even if youre not a star ; even if its not Oscar night YOU can haunt legendary, intimate watering holes and chat up an international film star over craft cocktails.

Herman Melville – not particularly known for his brevity – captures the paradox of Nantucket in his opus, Moby Dick, quite succinctly. He describes this tiny wisp of an island as a mere elbow of sand and yet a real corner of the world. Worldly, yet secluded. Local, yet exclusive. Nearly 150 years later, Melvilles description is still spot on.

Choosing from the premier destinations that Time & Place has to offer can be a challenge and even when you narrow down the location of your next memorable trip, how do you decide between cities that are mere miles from each other? Heres our guide to selecting between the incredible Time & Place locations in Southern California.

There is much New York has to offer visitors of all ages during the winter months. If you are heading to the Big Apple with the family, there are plenty of museums and attractions sure to entertain all.

From the 375 lush vineyards of Napa Valley to the breathtaking cliff sides, Sonoma County boasts some of the nations best restaurants, shops, museums and cultural events. Scattered across more than 50 miles of gorgeous Pacific Coastline, Sonoma County is in a word, spectacular. Just a mere 45-minute drive over the Golden Gate Bridge and north of San Francisco, Sonoma offers travelers an escape into paradise.