Critic's Choice: Three great starts to any day

These days, small luxuries are what count. A leisurely bath. A note from the library saying that novel you reserved months ago is now yours for three weeks. A gin and tonic sipped in front of the sunset. Or a cup of excellent coffee enjoyed with a buttery morning pastry. I don't have the time to indulge very often, but when I do, it starts the day off on a brilliant note. Here are three of my favorite spots.

By S. Irene Virbila

March 31, 2012