Paul Zieke

Oct 20, 2024 | ace.aaa.com | Paul Zieke

You’re crazy,” my wife said. We were on a two-week cruise down the East Coast and had been relaxing in a hot sauna when I vowed to step into a chamber of ice next door—while wearing a wet swimsuit. We were aboard the cruise ship Viking Star, and the Snow Grotto was one of several icy experiences Viking offers as a shout-out to its Norwegian heritage. “You’re on your own,” Janice said. “I’m not going in there.” But I was determined.

Jun 21, 2023 | ace.aaa.com | Paul Zieke

Where she eats:Sawmill Market is an old lumber warehouse-turned-food hall. There are 27 merchants selling everything from plant-based “tuna” to wood-fired pizza. I like the stuffed French toast from the Mercantile Café. In Nob Hill, the mouthwatering food at Limonata Café is always so warm and fresh. The interior resembles a small-town café, so it reminds me of home. I’m a fan of the waffles.