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Jenna Scatena

Contributing Writer

Contributing Writer

Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel and culture journalist. Her writing has appeared in publications including AFAR, Travel + Leisure, American Way, BBC Travel, Delta Sky, Jetsetter, Vogue, and SELF, among many others. Her stories have been anthologized in The Best Women's Travel Writing and An Innocent Abroad. She was previously a travel editor at Sunset and San Francisco magazines. Her favorite mode of transportation is her red Vespa.

The 19 Best Bars in San Francisco

Where to pick your poison in the City by the Bay.

Starlite

A legend, reborn.

True Laurel

A perfect introduction to what a first-class gastropub should be.

Buddy

Come for the wine, stay for the vibe.

Dawn Club

The best whiskey in San Francisco is underground.

Bar Gemini

For a European wine bar by way of California.

Left Door

Where the drink in your hand is as important as the company you keep.

Kona's Street Market

Global drinking cultures brought together in one place.

Cavaña

A taste of Latin soul in the heart of San Francisco.

Peacekeeper

A tequila temple in Nob Hill.

Magnolia Gastropub & Brewery

Just a perfect place to relax with a cold beer in the Haight.

Anina

The punch bowls at this island-inspired bar practically sell themselves.

Kemuri Tatsu-ya

Part izakaya, part BBQ joint, all delicious.

La Barbecue

One of the holy grails of the Austin barbecue scene.

The 16 Best Things to Do in Seattle

From the Puget Sound to downtown, what to see in the Emerald City.

Immersing in Japan’s Beautiful Island Life at Hilton Okinawa Miyako Island Resort

Escape to Japan’s southernmost islands to relax and replenish surrounded by unspoiled nature

Immersed in Tunisia: A Cultural Journey at Hilton Skanes Monastir Beach Resort

A travel writer dives deep into the rich tapestry of Tunisian history.

Susona Bodrum LXR Hotels & Resorts

A coastal oasis that complements its natural surroundings.

LUMA Hotel San Francisco

A voguish place to stay in the revitalized Mission Bay neighborhood.

Marsa Malaz Kempinski

A pink palace on Qatar’s game-changing Pearl Island complex.
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