Alabama--Lou Jacobs Jr., Cathedral City: “Raven Haven,...
Alabama--Lou Jacobs Jr., Cathedral City: “Raven Haven, 651 County Road 644, Mentone 35984; (205) 634-4310. A small B&B; on 10 acres. Breakfasts are imaginative; rooms are decorative but not pretentious.” Doubles: $65.
France--Bruce Dingman, Westlake Village: “Hotel Burgundy, 8 Rue Duphot, 75001 Paris; 011-33-1-4260-3412. Newly renovated and air-conditioned with a good restaurant, two blocks to Les Tuileries and the Louvre. General manager Jacqueline Houin runs a great small hotel. Friendly staff. Reservations recommended.” Rates: About $195.
Oregon--Terry Sampson, Wrightwood: “Cheryn’s Seafood Restaurant and Pie House, East End of Charleston Bridge, Charleston; (503) 888-3251. For dinner, I ordered “half crab” for $8.95. Huge portion. Delicious.” Dinner entrees: $8.95-$13.95.
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