In Britain: exceptional pub grub

“WE found a great pub in the Victoria-Pimlico area of London: The Jugged Hare serves Fuller ales and beers and traditional pub fare that is exceptionally delicious. Steak and ale pie ($13.75) has a crisp pastry-like crust; fish and chips ($14) includes a lightly battered filet; there are vegetarian options. Desserts include steamed chocolate cake ($6.60) served with warm custard or ice cream.”

Jugged Hare, 172 Vauxhall Bridge Road (at Rochester Row), Victoria, London SW1V 1DX; 011-44-20-7828-1543, jugged.harefullers.co.uk

PETER RUTENBERG

Los Angeles

Mexico: charming

hacienda hotel

“WE would like to recommend a charming hotel that we stayed at on a visit to Tlaquepaque, Mexico, just outside Guadalajara. The Hotel Casa Campos is an old hacienda with a beautiful courtyard where you can visit monkeys, parrots and finches. The hotel also has an intimate lounge and a charming restaurant.” Doubles from $78.

Hotel Casa Campos, Francisco de Miranda 30-a, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico; 011-52-33-3838-5296, www.hotelcasacampos.com.

RAE TERRY

Los Angeles

ANNE GIFFORD

Newport Beach

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