Culinary Travel: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Michelin Stars Defined
What is a "Michelin Star"? The term "Michelin Star" is a hallmark of fine dining quality -- which is
What is a "Michelin Star"? The term "Michelin Star" is a hallmark of fine dining quality -- which is
Food_Festival_Calendar
Looking for the best food festivals and food events to put on your travel itinerary in 2013? From cooking classes with celebrity chefs, to wine tastings pouring rare vintages, from beer festivals to events focused on cheese, chocolate, even crawfish -- there's an event out there to fit every foodie agenda.
Looking for the best food festivals and food events to put on your travel itinerary in 2013? From cooking classes with celebrity chefs, to wine tastings pouring rare vintages, from beer festivals to events focused on cheese, chocolate, even crawfish -- there's an event out there to fit every foodie agenda.
No 3 Stars in NYC
New York City is home to many celebrity chefs, but with only seven three-star Michelin awardees, many bold faced names did not make this most exclusive club. (Many have received two or one star, though.) If you’re wondering what happened to your favorite celeb chef, here's a list of notable chefs out of the 3-star club, including Joel Robuchon, Gordon Ramsay, David Chang, Mario Batali, Wylie Dufresne, David Bouley and Tom Colicchio.
New York City is home to many celebrity chefs, but with only seven three-star Michelin awardees, many bold faced names did not make this most exclusive club. (Many have received two or one star, though.) If you’re wondering what happened to your favorite celeb chef, here's a list of notable chefs out of the 3-star club, including Joel Robuchon, Gordon Ramsay, David Chang, Mario Batali, Wylie Dufresne, David Bouley and Tom Colicchio.
Calculate a Restaurant Tip
How do you calculate a tip? The amount that you tip depends on your bill. Calculate your tip based on the total before any tax is applied. (This is also a good time to check if there's a service charge, in which case you generally would not leave any additional money.)
How do you calculate a tip? The amount that you tip depends on your bill. Calculate your tip based on the total before any tax is applied. (This is also a good time to check if there's a service charge, in which case you generally would not leave any additional money.)
Tipping Guidelines
Tipping is one of the first etiquette challenges you'll encounter when you're a traveling foodie. What are the guidelines for the size of the tip you leave for the waiter or waitress when you're done with your meal? Tipping practices vary so much around the world, you risk an uncomfortable situation if you get it wrong. Here's a tipping guide so you get it right.
Tipping is one of the first etiquette challenges you'll encounter when you're a traveling foodie. What are the guidelines for the size of the tip you leave for the waiter or waitress when you're done with your meal? Tipping practices vary so much around the world, you risk an uncomfortable situation if you get it wrong. Here's a tipping guide so you get it right.
Rhode Island Fine Dining
A guide to Providence Rhode Island's best restaurants including Al Forno, Bacaro, Nick's on Broadway, Aspire, Gracie's, TINI and more.
A guide to Providence Rhode Island's best restaurants including Al Forno, Bacaro, Nick's on Broadway, Aspire, Gracie's, TINI and more.
New York State Wineries
To sample New York's best wineries, visit two primary wine regions, the Finger Lakes upstate and in Long Island, and many more wineries throughout the Empire State, including wineries near Niagara Falls, wine tasting in New York City and more. Here's what you need to know to plan your visit.
To sample New York's best wineries, visit two primary wine regions, the Finger Lakes upstate and in Long Island, and many more wineries throughout the Empire State, including wineries near Niagara Falls, wine tasting in New York City and more. Here's what you need to know to plan your visit.
Germany Foodie's Guide
A search for the best German food takes a traveler on a journey through one of the world's most hearty cuisines. Whether you're dining at a high-end restaurant or grabbing a bite from a street vendor, you'll be feasting on countless varieties of sausage, a wide variety of noodles, breads and local vegetables. Don't forget the beer you'll wash it all down with, the cakes you can enjoy for dessert, or the panoply of ethnic foods that have become firmly a part of urban Germany's food scene.
A search for the best German food takes a traveler on a journey through one of the world's most hearty cuisines. Whether you're dining at a high-end restaurant or grabbing a bite from a street vendor, you'll be feasting on countless varieties of sausage, a wide variety of noodles, breads and local vegetables. Don't forget the beer you'll wash it all down with, the cakes you can enjoy for dessert, or the panoply of ethnic foods that have become firmly a part of urban Germany's food scene.
June 2012 Culinary Events
A June 2012 culinary calendar of Food Festivals, Food Events and Wine Tastings in North America, including the Aspen Food & Wine Festival, Napa Valley Wine Auction, Montreal Beer Festival, Flagstaff's Made in the Shade Beer Tasting, Kapalua Food and Wine Festival, Taste of Chicago, Inn to Inn Spring Herb Tour and more.
A June 2012 culinary calendar of Food Festivals, Food Events and Wine Tastings in North America, including the Aspen Food & Wine Festival, Napa Valley Wine Auction, Montreal Beer Festival, Flagstaff's Made in the Shade Beer Tasting, Kapalua Food and Wine Festival, Taste of Chicago, Inn to Inn Spring Herb Tour and more.
Wine Tasting in New York City
There are a few wineries in New York City, but there are far more opportunities to taste wine (often for free at wine stores), and to sip wine at sophisticated wine bars. A description of the wineries in New York City, the best wine stores with free tastings, and resources for the best wine bars in NYC.
There are a few wineries in New York City, but there are far more opportunities to taste wine (often for free at wine stores), and to sip wine at sophisticated wine bars. A description of the wineries in New York City, the best wine stores with free tastings, and resources for the best wine bars in NYC.
Michelin Stars in NYC
The Michelin Guide to New York City restaurants ranks selected eateries on a scale of one to three stars. Since most restaurants receive zero stars, it's a mark of quality and of pride for a restaurant to have received even one star. You can buy the guide book to get the most details on the restaurant, but if you just want to see which restaurants are Michelin starred in NYC, you can do so here, and make reservations via Open Table too. There are only five three-star restaurants in NYC.
The Michelin Guide to New York City restaurants ranks selected eateries on a scale of one to three stars. Since most restaurants receive zero stars, it's a mark of quality and of pride for a restaurant to have received even one star. You can buy the guide book to get the most details on the restaurant, but if you just want to see which restaurants are Michelin starred in NYC, you can do so here, and make reservations via Open Table too. There are only five three-star restaurants in NYC.
Foodie's Guide to Las Vegas
Las Vegas is a city entirely given over to life's guilty pleasures. Sure, you can hit Nevada's desert oasis of neon lights for the gambling, the shows, or its many, shall we say, adult offerings, but foodies know that the real reason to come to Vegas is to experience its cuisine.Many of the world's celebrity chefs supervise restaurants on The Strip, making it easy to learn what's fabulous and trendy in global gastronomy. There's great food off-Strip that's worth exploring, creative cocktails
Las Vegas is a city entirely given over to life's guilty pleasures. Sure, you can hit Nevada's desert oasis of neon lights for the gambling, the shows, or its many, shall we say, adult offerings, but foodies know that the real reason to come to Vegas is to experience its cuisine.Many of the world's celebrity chefs supervise restaurants on The Strip, making it easy to learn what's fabulous and trendy in global gastronomy. There's great food off-Strip that's worth exploring, creative cocktails
Marijuana Edibles in Denver
Colorado's relaxed medical marijuana laws have created a huge market for marijuana edibles. Although not legal for travelers to sample, learn about this trend, the culinary facts of cannabis, how to cook with marijuana, how marijuana is an ingredient in baked goods from bagels to baklava, and savories, like pizza, available in marijuana restaurants.
Colorado's relaxed medical marijuana laws have created a huge market for marijuana edibles. Although not legal for travelers to sample, learn about this trend, the culinary facts of cannabis, how to cook with marijuana, how marijuana is an ingredient in baked goods from bagels to baklava, and savories, like pizza, available in marijuana restaurants.
SpringCulinaryEventsMay
A culinary calendar of May 2012 Food Festivals, Food Events and Wine Tastings, including: Vegas Uncork'd, New Orleans Wine & Food Experience,P&G Taste of Cincinnati, Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival,Portland Indie Wine Festival, Yadkin Valley Wine Festival, Taste of Alpharetta, Empire Asparagus Festival, South Carolina Poultry Festival, Bloomin’ BBQ & Bluegrass, Mudbug Madness, Feasting on History, The 9th Street Italian Market festival, Cooking for Solutions, Paso Robles Wine Festival, Atlanta Food & Wine
A culinary calendar of May 2012 Food Festivals, Food Events and Wine Tastings, including: Vegas Uncork'd, New Orleans Wine & Food Experience,P&G Taste of Cincinnati, Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival,Portland Indie Wine Festival, Yadkin Valley Wine Festival, Taste of Alpharetta, Empire Asparagus Festival, South Carolina Poultry Festival, Bloomin’ BBQ & Bluegrass, Mudbug Madness, Feasting on History, The 9th Street Italian Market festival, Cooking for Solutions, Paso Robles Wine Festival, Atlanta Food & Wine
Foodie's Guide to Lancaster
The best restaurants in Lancaster, Pennsylvania offer travelers unique foods, which make for a memorable dining experience. The area is best known for its traditional Amish and Mennonite population, who, among many other facets of life have preserved the area's German culinary heritage, as well as traditional farming practices. Visit a farm market, dine at sophisticated restaurants, or family style, and learn to can preserves the traditional Amish way.
The best restaurants in Lancaster, Pennsylvania offer travelers unique foods, which make for a memorable dining experience. The area is best known for its traditional Amish and Mennonite population, who, among many other facets of life have preserved the area's German culinary heritage, as well as traditional farming practices. Visit a farm market, dine at sophisticated restaurants, or family style, and learn to can preserves the traditional Amish way.
SummerCulinaryEventsJuly
A culinary calendar of Food Festivals, Food Events and Wine Tastings in North America for July 2012, including Tales of the Cocktail, Park City Food and Wine Classic, Taste of Champlain Food Festival, California Wine Festival in Santa Barbara, CA, Finger Lakes Wine Festival in Watkins Glen, NY, Kirkland Uncorked, Vermont Brewers Festival -- Gilroy Garlic Festival - Taste of Buffalo - Lender's Bagelfest - Slugburger Festival -
A culinary calendar of Food Festivals, Food Events and Wine Tastings in North America for July 2012, including Tales of the Cocktail, Park City Food and Wine Classic, Taste of Champlain Food Festival, California Wine Festival in Santa Barbara, CA, Finger Lakes Wine Festival in Watkins Glen, NY, Kirkland Uncorked, Vermont Brewers Festival -- Gilroy Garlic Festival - Taste of Buffalo - Lender's Bagelfest - Slugburger Festival -
St Lawrence Market Toronto
St. Lawrence Market is a must-see destination for foodies visiting Toronto, Canada -- as well as for history buffs. The market building dates to 1845, when it was the Toronto City Hall, and several renovations have led it to its current form. In fact, there are two structures, the South market, which is pictured here, and has over 50 vendors selling prepared foods, butchers, cheesemongers and so on, and the North Market, which is used for a Saturday farmer's market.
St. Lawrence Market is a must-see destination for foodies visiting Toronto, Canada -- as well as for history buffs. The market building dates to 1845, when it was the Toronto City Hall, and several renovations have led it to its current form. In fact, there are two structures, the South market, which is pictured here, and has over 50 vendors selling prepared foods, butchers, cheesemongers and so on, and the North Market, which is used for a Saturday farmer's market.
Paris Gourmet Shops
The only thing better than eating in Paris? Shopping for gourmet provisions to recreate your favorite Parisian meal once you're back home. Parisians are uncompromising on their food shops as they are on all other matters, making The City of Lights an amazing place for foodies to shop. Learn about the best places to hit on the Left Bank and Right Bank: Le Bon Marche's Le Grand Epicerie, Dubernet Foie Gras, Les Abeilles, E. Dehillerin, Ladurée Champs Elysées, Fauchon and Jacques Genin.
The only thing better than eating in Paris? Shopping for gourmet provisions to recreate your favorite Parisian meal once you're back home. Parisians are uncompromising on their food shops as they are on all other matters, making The City of Lights an amazing place for foodies to shop. Learn about the best places to hit on the Left Bank and Right Bank: Le Bon Marche's Le Grand Epicerie, Dubernet Foie Gras, Les Abeilles, E. Dehillerin, Ladurée Champs Elysées, Fauchon and Jacques Genin.
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Kauai is Hawaii's smallest populated island, but it's home to some of its best food and restaurants.
Kauai is Hawaii's smallest populated island, but it's home to some of its best food and restaurants.
Oregon Wine Maps
Oregon is best known for its Willamette Valley wines, but there's a great deal more to explore in Oregon wine country. Get started with wine touring maps, for the Willamette Valley and its sub-appellations, as well as the very different world that is Southern Oregon wine. Oregon also shares viticultural areas with its two neighboring states: Washington to the north, and Idaho to the east. Find maps for these cross-border wine areas as well.
Oregon is best known for its Willamette Valley wines, but there's a great deal more to explore in Oregon wine country. Get started with wine touring maps, for the Willamette Valley and its sub-appellations, as well as the very different world that is Southern Oregon wine. Oregon also shares viticultural areas with its two neighboring states: Washington to the north, and Idaho to the east. Find maps for these cross-border wine areas as well.
Foodie's Guide to Hawaii
Hawaii's best food and restaurants are a blend of the culinary traditions of Polynesian, Japanese, Chinese Filipino and Portuguese immigrants that have settled here over the years. The result is a truly truly ono (or delicious) blend of flavors in a cuisine that you’ll find nowhere else.
Hawaii's best food and restaurants are a blend of the culinary traditions of Polynesian, Japanese, Chinese Filipino and Portuguese immigrants that have settled here over the years. The result is a truly truly ono (or delicious) blend of flavors in a cuisine that you’ll find nowhere else.
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Long Island's wine regions are the newest in New York state, but are fast growing both in terms of acreage (from 17 acres of vineyards in 1973 to over 3,000 today) and in reputation. Learn about wine touring options on the North Fork and the Hamptons, via private car, limo or bus. Download maps to find the region's 50 wineries, including Martha Clara, Lieb and Pindar, and find information about Long Island's top varietals, planning a Long Island wine country wedding and more.
Long Island's wine regions are the newest in New York state, but are fast growing both in terms of acreage (from 17 acres of vineyards in 1973 to over 3,000 today) and in reputation. Learn about wine touring options on the North Fork and the Hamptons, via private car, limo or bus. Download maps to find the region's 50 wineries, including Martha Clara, Lieb and Pindar, and find information about Long Island's top varietals, planning a Long Island wine country wedding and more.
Michelin Stars
The expression "Michelin-starred chef" is thrown around a lot in food snobbish circles, and if you've
The expression "Michelin-starred chef" is thrown around a lot in food snobbish circles, and if you've
Food Reviews Defined
What are Michelin stars and how are they awarded? How does Yelp review restaurants? How do Zagat Guides work? What are Mobil stars and how are they awarded? What about AAA Diamonds? Definitions for popular food reviewers and an explanation of how they work, including the reason why they're criticized.
What are Michelin stars and how are they awarded? How does Yelp review restaurants? How do Zagat Guides work? What are Mobil stars and how are they awarded? What about AAA Diamonds? Definitions for popular food reviewers and an explanation of how they work, including the reason why they're criticized.
The Best Belgian Chocolate Shops Travel Guide
Belgium is world-renown for its high quality chocolates, a tradition that started when chocolate was
Belgium is world-renown for its high quality chocolates, a tradition that started when chocolate was
La Grand Épicerie de Paris
La Grand Épicerie is the food hall of Le Bon Marché, a venerable Paris department store on the Left Bank. It's an international supermarket, stocking French food products, including those you'll find in Paris specialty shops, as well as a selection of fine foods from all around the world.
La Grand Épicerie is the food hall of Le Bon Marché, a venerable Paris department store on the Left Bank. It's an international supermarket, stocking French food products, including those you'll find in Paris specialty shops, as well as a selection of fine foods from all around the world.
History_of_Tipping
The word "tip" started to be commonly used for a gratuity around the 1700s in England, according to the
The word "tip" started to be commonly used for a gratuity around the 1700s in England, according to the
Michelin 3 Stars in NYC - Part 3
Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare is an unusual restaurant to get a big Michelin nod, both because of its concept -- 18 seats around a kitchen counter; and for its location: Boeurm Hill, which is in Brooklyn, not Manhattan. Chef Cesar Ramirez prepares twenty courses or so for his prix fixe tasting, many of which are a single bite, much of which is seafood focused.
Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare is an unusual restaurant to get a big Michelin nod, both because of its concept -- 18 seats around a kitchen counter; and for its location: Boeurm Hill, which is in Brooklyn, not Manhattan. Chef Cesar Ramirez prepares twenty courses or so for his prix fixe tasting, many of which are a single bite, much of which is seafood focused.
Michelin Stars in San Francisco
The Michelin Guide to San Francisco restaurants ranks selected eateries in the city and in Napa Valley wine country on a scale of one to three stars. Since most restaurants receive zero stars, it's a mark of quality and of pride for a restaurant to have received even one star. You can buy the guide book for restaurant details, but if you want to see which restaurants are Michelin starred in the Bay Area, including the wine region, you can do so here, and make reservations via Open Table too.
The Michelin Guide to San Francisco restaurants ranks selected eateries in the city and in Napa Valley wine country on a scale of one to three stars. Since most restaurants receive zero stars, it's a mark of quality and of pride for a restaurant to have received even one star. You can buy the guide book for restaurant details, but if you want to see which restaurants are Michelin starred in the Bay Area, including the wine region, you can do so here, and make reservations via Open Table too.
Best Food in Providence
The best restaurants in Providence are sometimes overlooked, considering that Rhode Island is the nation's smallest state, and Providence is so close to culinary powerhouses like New York and Boston. But this is one of the most interesting food scenes in the Northeast. The food scene here blends the traditions of old New England, long-time immigrant communities, and Industrial-era Americana with plenty of sophistication thanks to the presence of star-producing culinary school Johnson & Wales.
The best restaurants in Providence are sometimes overlooked, considering that Rhode Island is the nation's smallest state, and Providence is so close to culinary powerhouses like New York and Boston. But this is one of the most interesting food scenes in the Northeast. The food scene here blends the traditions of old New England, long-time immigrant communities, and Industrial-era Americana with plenty of sophistication thanks to the presence of star-producing culinary school Johnson & Wales.
Estate Wine Defined
When you hear a wine described as "estate bottled" or see "estate" on a wine label in the United States,
When you hear a wine described as "estate bottled" or see "estate" on a wine label in the United States,
Koreatown - Restaurants in Korea Town
Korea Town, which is centered on 32nd Street between 5th and Broadway, is a little slice of Korea in the heart of Manhattan. In this place also known as K-Town, you'll find Korean barbeque, Korean sushi, and other Korean food favorites. There's another Koreatown in Flushing, Queens, but neither is as large as Koreatown Los Angeles.
Korea Town, which is centered on 32nd Street between 5th and Broadway, is a little slice of Korea in the heart of Manhattan. In this place also known as K-Town, you'll find Korean barbeque, Korean sushi, and other Korean food favorites. There's another Koreatown in Flushing, Queens, but neither is as large as Koreatown Los Angeles.
FoodiesBelgium
To experience the best of Belgium, you'll need to taste its food. Belgian cuisine has been influenced by the French and the Dutch, so if you like either of these cuisines, you'll be very happy dining your way through this small country. Here are the iconic Belgian foods you won't want to miss on your visit.
To experience the best of Belgium, you'll need to taste its food. Belgian cuisine has been influenced by the French and the Dutch, so if you like either of these cuisines, you'll be very happy dining your way through this small country. Here are the iconic Belgian foods you won't want to miss on your visit.
Washington Wine Country
Washington's best wineries have an impressive worldwide reputation. The first commercial wineries started here in the 1960s, and grew fast. Today, Washington is second only to California in total wine production. And despite Seattle's (just) reputation for rain, the state is actually home to a wide variety of microclimates. Paired with creative wine makers, the yield is a diverse wine touring experience that's sure to please.
Washington's best wineries have an impressive worldwide reputation. The first commercial wineries started here in the 1960s, and grew fast. Today, Washington is second only to California in total wine production. And despite Seattle's (just) reputation for rain, the state is actually home to a wide variety of microclimates. Paired with creative wine makers, the yield is a diverse wine touring experience that's sure to please.
Rhode Island Diverse Cuisine
Providence is truly a global city, where old Yankee traditions meet the influences of many different
Providence is truly a global city, where old Yankee traditions meet the influences of many different
NYC Michelin Three Stars
The Michelin Guide to New York Restaurants ranks the city's best restaurants each year. Although there is always controversy over the Michelin inspectors' picks, the restaurants that receive top marks are certainly among the city's best. They're also among the most expensive. In 2012, the top marks went to Daniel, Jean-Georges, Le Bernardin, Masa, Per Se, Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare and Eleven Madison Park. Address and contact information.
The Michelin Guide to New York Restaurants ranks the city's best restaurants each year. Although there is always controversy over the Michelin inspectors' picks, the restaurants that receive top marks are certainly among the city's best. They're also among the most expensive. In 2012, the top marks went to Daniel, Jean-Georges, Le Bernardin, Masa, Per Se, Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare and Eleven Madison Park. Address and contact information.
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On a leafy street in the city of Kochi in India is the home and personal kitchen of Nimmy Paul, which also happens to be one of the best cooking schools in the world. Chef Nimmy Paul is a member of Kochi’s Syrian-Christian community, and grew up carefully watching her mother and grandmother transform local ingredients into delicious, highly flavored but not-too-fiery Indian culinary delicacies. This is a unique chance to learn to cook South Indian food.
On a leafy street in the city of Kochi in India is the home and personal kitchen of Nimmy Paul, which also happens to be one of the best cooking schools in the world. Chef Nimmy Paul is a member of Kochi’s Syrian-Christian community, and grew up carefully watching her mother and grandmother transform local ingredients into delicious, highly flavored but not-too-fiery Indian culinary delicacies. This is a unique chance to learn to cook South Indian food.
Galeries Lafayette Paris
Galeries Lafayette Gourmet in Paris is a one-stop foodie destination. It's great for tourists, but primarily caters to Parisians. Grab a good (and affordable) meal, ranging from a casual bite to more formal dining. Galeries Lafayette Gourmet stocks over 10,000 products, 70% of which are French. The department store is also home to the second location of famous food purveyors, for instance, celebrated chocolatier Sadaharu Aoki has a store in Galeries Lafayete.
Galeries Lafayette Gourmet in Paris is a one-stop foodie destination. It's great for tourists, but primarily caters to Parisians. Grab a good (and affordable) meal, ranging from a casual bite to more formal dining. Galeries Lafayette Gourmet stocks over 10,000 products, 70% of which are French. The department store is also home to the second location of famous food purveyors, for instance, celebrated chocolatier Sadaharu Aoki has a store in Galeries Lafayete.
SummerCulinaryEventsAugust
A culinary calendar of summer Food Festivals, Food Events and Wine Tastings in North America for August 2012, including American Cheese Society Annual Festival, S.F. Chefs, Beaver Creek Wine & Spirits Festival, Foxwoods Food and Wine Festival, Miami Spice, New Haven Food & Wine Festival, Taste of Tennis, Cooks Confab, Tanglewood Wine & Food Classic, Finger Lakes Riesling Festival, Celebrate America's Grape Country Week, The Bite of Oregon, SF Streetfood Festival
A culinary calendar of summer Food Festivals, Food Events and Wine Tastings in North America for August 2012, including American Cheese Society Annual Festival, S.F. Chefs, Beaver Creek Wine & Spirits Festival, Foxwoods Food and Wine Festival, Miami Spice, New Haven Food & Wine Festival, Taste of Tennis, Cooks Confab, Tanglewood Wine & Food Classic, Finger Lakes Riesling Festival, Celebrate America's Grape Country Week, The Bite of Oregon, SF Streetfood Festival
NY Wine Maps
New York State is home to five wine regions, and nine viticultural areas. You can tour them all on your own, via car, or, if you'd rather not designate a driver, hire a limo or a bus to do the driving for you. Here, find maps for all of New York's wine trails, and information to plan your wine tasting trip.
New York State is home to five wine regions, and nine viticultural areas. You can tour them all on your own, via car, or, if you'd rather not designate a driver, hire a limo or a bus to do the driving for you. Here, find maps for all of New York's wine trails, and information to plan your wine tasting trip.
Niagara Falls Wine
There's lots of water in Niagara Falls -- some 3,000 tons of water pounding over both water falls, per second, to be exact -- but there's also plenty of wine in the area, and wineries to visit on both the New York and the Ontario side of the border. Plan your visit to Niagara Falls-area wineries in New York and Canada, with info about wineries, wine maps, bus, van and bike tours and more.
There's lots of water in Niagara Falls -- some 3,000 tons of water pounding over both water falls, per second, to be exact -- but there's also plenty of wine in the area, and wineries to visit on both the New York and the Ontario side of the border. Plan your visit to Niagara Falls-area wineries in New York and Canada, with info about wineries, wine maps, bus, van and bike tours and more.
Tipping The Owner
There's nothing quite like eating at a cozy, family-owned restaurant -- especially when the owner, who perhaps even shares a name with the restaurant, serves your food personally. Or maybe it's the chef's spouse, or child, who brings you your meal. It's almost like you're a guest in the chef's home -- until, of course, you're presented with the check. Do you tip the owner of the restaurant? What about the owner's spouse or other family member?
There's nothing quite like eating at a cozy, family-owned restaurant -- especially when the owner, who perhaps even shares a name with the restaurant, serves your food personally. Or maybe it's the chef's spouse, or child, who brings you your meal. It's almost like you're a guest in the chef's home -- until, of course, you're presented with the check. Do you tip the owner of the restaurant? What about the owner's spouse or other family member?
Cocktail Trends
Cocktail trends for 2012, as spotted by bartenders, mixologists, spirits companies, restaurant managers and more. Will you enjoy a cocktail popsicle, a new cocktail made from rum, Kentucky bourbon, pisco? Or perhaps you'll be sipping housemade bitters prepared by a bartender on an exchange program...
Cocktail trends for 2012, as spotted by bartenders, mixologists, spirits companies, restaurant managers and more. Will you enjoy a cocktail popsicle, a new cocktail made from rum, Kentucky bourbon, pisco? Or perhaps you'll be sipping housemade bitters prepared by a bartender on an exchange program...
Beer in Montreal
Beer is an important part of the culinary scene in Montreal, and it has a long history. There are than 1600 microbreweries in the province of Québec, and many fine places to sample their wares in the Montreal. Plan your beer trip to Montreal with this overview of the best breweries and brewpubs to visit in Montreal, beer tours to take, and a beer festival to attend.
Beer is an important part of the culinary scene in Montreal, and it has a long history. There are than 1600 microbreweries in the province of Québec, and many fine places to sample their wares in the Montreal. Plan your beer trip to Montreal with this overview of the best breweries and brewpubs to visit in Montreal, beer tours to take, and a beer festival to attend.
FallCulinaryEventsSeptember
An autumn culinary calendar of Fall food, wine and beer events for September 2012, including, The Lake Tahoe Autumn Food and Wine Festival,Kendall-Jackson Heirloom Tomato Festival, Santa Fe Wine and Chile Fiesta, Great American Beer Festival, Sonoma Wine Country Weekend, Euphoria, Kerrville Wine & Music Festival, Taste of Madison, Warrens Cranberry Fest,Taste of Maine, Okinawan Festival, Meet Your Maker, WQPT’s Brew Ha Ha - Stratford Upon Avon Food Festival
An autumn culinary calendar of Fall food, wine and beer events for September 2012, including, The Lake Tahoe Autumn Food and Wine Festival,Kendall-Jackson Heirloom Tomato Festival, Santa Fe Wine and Chile Fiesta, Great American Beer Festival, Sonoma Wine Country Weekend, Euphoria, Kerrville Wine & Music Festival, Taste of Madison, Warrens Cranberry Fest,Taste of Maine, Okinawan Festival, Meet Your Maker, WQPT’s Brew Ha Ha - Stratford Upon Avon Food Festival
Foodies-Shanghai
Shanghai's many restaurants offer a wide variety of Chinese food experiences, from the city's own cuisine, to Chinese regional favorites, to gourmet international cuisine. This variety is due to the city's history, from a fishing village, to a port town, to the most European city on the Chinese mainland, to its position today as the fashion capital of the People's Republic.
Shanghai's many restaurants offer a wide variety of Chinese food experiences, from the city's own cuisine, to Chinese regional favorites, to gourmet international cuisine. This variety is due to the city's history, from a fishing village, to a port town, to the most European city on the Chinese mainland, to its position today as the fashion capital of the People's Republic.
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Since it's going to be hot out, you're going to be wearing your light summer wardrobe. That's fine, but if you're picking berries you're going to be down on the ground a lot -- that means you'll be on hay, branches, brambles and the rest of mother nature's ground cover. So bring something you don't mind getting dirty to sit on -- a sweatshirt, for instance. And don't forget to wear sturdy shoes that you don't mind getting dirty.
Since it's going to be hot out, you're going to be wearing your light summer wardrobe. That's fine, but if you're picking berries you're going to be down on the ground a lot -- that means you'll be on hay, branches, brambles and the rest of mother nature's ground cover. So bring something you don't mind getting dirty to sit on -- a sweatshirt, for instance. And don't forget to wear sturdy shoes that you don't mind getting dirty.
Michelin 3 Stars in NYC - Part 1
Daniel is the flagship restaurant of chef Daniel Boulud. The restaurant is on Manhattan's Upper East Side, and is quietly elegant. The menu marries classic and perfectly executed French culinary techniques with seasonal, and often local, ingredients. There's an occasional touch of whimsy, but nothing terribly jarring. The menu is meant to perfectly suit highly refined palates -- but not to push that boundary.
Daniel is the flagship restaurant of chef Daniel Boulud. The restaurant is on Manhattan's Upper East Side, and is quietly elegant. The menu marries classic and perfectly executed French culinary techniques with seasonal, and often local, ingredients. There's an occasional touch of whimsy, but nothing terribly jarring. The menu is meant to perfectly suit highly refined palates -- but not to push that boundary.
Best_Burger_US
Who makes the best burgers in the United States? It's a question that's fiercely debated, as foodies
Who makes the best burgers in the United States? It's a question that's fiercely debated, as foodies
Michelin 3 Stars in NYC - Part 2
Per Se is the only three-star Michelin restaurant in New York City that is not the flagship of its chef. The overall sense is one of exacting standards, of customization, and of experiencing a major food event. With a check that would cover a month's rent anywhere but in Manhattan, is Per Se worth it? That's a question that only your checking account can answer
Per Se is the only three-star Michelin restaurant in New York City that is not the flagship of its chef. The overall sense is one of exacting standards, of customization, and of experiencing a major food event. With a check that would cover a month's rent anywhere but in Manhattan, is Per Se worth it? That's a question that only your checking account can answer
WillametteValleyArea
Tour Oregon's Willamette Valley wineries and go wine tasting in the largest wine-producing area in the state. More than 200 terrific wineries produce Oregon pinot noir in this lovely (and large) stretch of wine country, among other wines. Take a wine tour of friendly, laid-back tasting rooms.
Tour Oregon's Willamette Valley wineries and go wine tasting in the largest wine-producing area in the state. More than 200 terrific wineries produce Oregon pinot noir in this lovely (and large) stretch of wine country, among other wines. Take a wine tour of friendly, laid-back tasting rooms.
Food Poisoning
Food poisoning is a common problem for travelers, especially traveling foodies. Learn what food poisoning is, its many causes, how common it is for travelers, and where to find the best information for treating food poisoning if it happens to you.
Food poisoning is a common problem for travelers, especially traveling foodies. Learn what food poisoning is, its many causes, how common it is for travelers, and where to find the best information for treating food poisoning if it happens to you.
La Maison du Miel, a Honey Shop in Paris
La Maison du Miel carries a staggering selection of honey from France and around the best honey-producing regions of the world, as well as honey candy, jams made with honey, soap made from honey, and honey-related health products. You can sample the honey before you make your choices, although be prepared: not every member of the sales staff speaks English.
La Maison du Miel carries a staggering selection of honey from France and around the best honey-producing regions of the world, as well as honey candy, jams made with honey, soap made from honey, and honey-related health products. You can sample the honey before you make your choices, although be prepared: not every member of the sales staff speaks English.
Huckleberries_in_Idaho
The Pacific Northwest is well known for its huckleberries, and one of the best places to visit for a huckleberry picking, noshing and hiking is Sandpoint, Idaho, about 90 minutes from the Spokane airport.Idaho's official state berries are ripe for the picking from late July into August, so grab some while hiking the Selkirk Mountains, or head to local restaurants to taste huckleberry pancakes, grilled salmon with huckleberry sauce and more.
The Pacific Northwest is well known for its huckleberries, and one of the best places to visit for a huckleberry picking, noshing and hiking is Sandpoint, Idaho, about 90 minutes from the Spokane airport.Idaho's official state berries are ripe for the picking from late July into August, so grab some while hiking the Selkirk Mountains, or head to local restaurants to taste huckleberry pancakes, grilled salmon with huckleberry sauce and more.
Spring Food Festivals
Spring food festivals celebrate the unofficial start of the culinary year 2012. Check out top picks for the best food festivals of the spring, and plan your next foodie adventure around it.
Spring food festivals celebrate the unofficial start of the culinary year 2012. Check out top picks for the best food festivals of the spring, and plan your next foodie adventure around it.
Rhode Island
Coffee milk is milk mixed with a coffee syrup -- a beverage that is so popular in the state that it's
Coffee milk is milk mixed with a coffee syrup -- a beverage that is so popular in the state that it's
BelgianMussels
To experience the best of Belgium, you'll need to taste its food. Belgian Mussels or Moules are an iconic food you won't want to miss.
To experience the best of Belgium, you'll need to taste its food. Belgian Mussels or Moules are an iconic food you won't want to miss.
Lancaster_Central_Market
Lancaster PA's historic Central Market is a great place to sample traditional Amish country favorite foods, including shoofly pie, chow chow, spicy lemonade and more. The Pennsylvania Dutch shun prepared foods, so you'll find plenty of delicious homemade baked goods, canned and preserved fruits and vegetables and hearty ready-to-eat snack options.
Lancaster PA's historic Central Market is a great place to sample traditional Amish country favorite foods, including shoofly pie, chow chow, spicy lemonade and more. The Pennsylvania Dutch shun prepared foods, so you'll find plenty of delicious homemade baked goods, canned and preserved fruits and vegetables and hearty ready-to-eat snack options.
French Chocolate History
There are many, many wonderful macaron, chocolate and sweet shops in Paris. But before you go in search of the best sugar fix in town—and you will find world-class, cutting-edge confections here— you should know that unlike most other matters culinary, the French reputation for confectionery prowess, particularly in regards to chocolate, is a relatively new development.
There are many, many wonderful macaron, chocolate and sweet shops in Paris. But before you go in search of the best sugar fix in town—and you will find world-class, cutting-edge confections here— you should know that unlike most other matters culinary, the French reputation for confectionery prowess, particularly in regards to chocolate, is a relatively new development.
Rhode Island Weiners
Rhode Island's New York System wieners are a pork hot dog, served on a steamed hot dog bun, and topped
Rhode Island's New York System wieners are a pork hot dog, served on a steamed hot dog bun, and topped
Long_Haul_Comfort
While you don't have to travel very far to have a fantastic culinary experience, the fact is that it often takes a very long time to get to the exotic. That much flying is tough on the body, especially in coach, and if you arrive feeling like a wreck, you're not going to have much of an appetite for hitting the culinary scene you've traveled so long to reach. Over the years, I've learned a few tricks to make long-haul flights more comfortable.
While you don't have to travel very far to have a fantastic culinary experience, the fact is that it often takes a very long time to get to the exotic. That much flying is tough on the body, especially in coach, and if you arrive feeling like a wreck, you're not going to have much of an appetite for hitting the culinary scene you've traveled so long to reach. Over the years, I've learned a few tricks to make long-haul flights more comfortable.
Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack Menu
When you order at Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack, choose your cut of chicken, sides and most importantly, the level of heat for your chicken. “Medium” gives you nice heat spreading through your mouth and throat, and a tingle on your lips, while “hot” burns all the way down like drinking bourbon mash. Only order the chicken extra-hot if you're on a dare, because medium will be hot enough for most spice-hardy people. Whatever heat level you order, don't ever touch your eyes while eating hot chicken.
When you order at Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack, choose your cut of chicken, sides and most importantly, the level of heat for your chicken. “Medium” gives you nice heat spreading through your mouth and throat, and a tingle on your lips, while “hot” burns all the way down like drinking bourbon mash. Only order the chicken extra-hot if you're on a dare, because medium will be hot enough for most spice-hardy people. Whatever heat level you order, don't ever touch your eyes while eating hot chicken.
Tipping_Defined
In a restaurant a "tip", or a "gratuity", is an amount that you leave for your server in addition to
In a restaurant a "tip", or a "gratuity", is an amount that you leave for your server in addition to
Finger Lakes Tour
A quick 36 hour tour of New York's Finger Lakes Wine Country includes wine and beer tasting at Wagner Vineyards, one of Seneca Lake's pioneering wineries, a spirits tasting at Finger Lakes Distilling, breakfast at Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel and a fantastic southern influenced dinner at Stonecat Cafe.
A quick 36 hour tour of New York's Finger Lakes Wine Country includes wine and beer tasting at Wagner Vineyards, one of Seneca Lake's pioneering wineries, a spirits tasting at Finger Lakes Distilling, breakfast at Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel and a fantastic southern influenced dinner at Stonecat Cafe.
Eastern Europe Tipping Guide
In restaurants, tipping practices vary tremendously around the world. Here's a traveler's guide to to tipping in some popular Eastern and Central European countries, as well as Russia and the Baltics.
In restaurants, tipping practices vary tremendously around the world. Here's a traveler's guide to to tipping in some popular Eastern and Central European countries, as well as Russia and the Baltics.
Nova Scotia Food Guide
Nova Scotia's food scene has long made good use out of the Atlantic Ocean. But there's more here than just excellent fresh seafood. Nova Scotia is home to wineries, dairies, and farms of all varieties, supporting locavore restaurants, as well as farmer's markets and to gourmet food producers. Halifax has been a base of Navy operations since Colonial times and through this day, and is also the home of six degree-granting universities, which means a thriving beer scene.
Nova Scotia's food scene has long made good use out of the Atlantic Ocean. But there's more here than just excellent fresh seafood. Nova Scotia is home to wineries, dairies, and farms of all varieties, supporting locavore restaurants, as well as farmer's markets and to gourmet food producers. Halifax has been a base of Navy operations since Colonial times and through this day, and is also the home of six degree-granting universities, which means a thriving beer scene.
La Mamounia Hotel Review
La Mamounia is one of the most luxurious hotels in Marrakech, Morocco, and the food served at the hotel's restaurants matches its sumptuous setting. Review the menus of the French, Italian, Morrocan and pool-side restaurant at La Mamounia, take a peek into the kitchen and the resort's wine cellar, and take a look at where you'll sleep off all the food that you eat.
La Mamounia is one of the most luxurious hotels in Marrakech, Morocco, and the food served at the hotel's restaurants matches its sumptuous setting. Review the menus of the French, Italian, Morrocan and pool-side restaurant at La Mamounia, take a peek into the kitchen and the resort's wine cellar, and take a look at where you'll sleep off all the food that you eat.
Muriel Grateau, Parisian Tableware on the Left Bank
You've bought foie gras and jam and all manner of food to serve your friends when you get home from Paris. You've stocked up on copper pans and cookware. Now you'll just need something fabulous on which to serve your culinary creations. Muriel Grateau's boutique on the Left Bank offers a Parisian designer's take on tableware. It's simple, elegant, almost jewelery-like. In fact, Grateau also sells jewelery.
You've bought foie gras and jam and all manner of food to serve your friends when you get home from Paris. You've stocked up on copper pans and cookware. Now you'll just need something fabulous on which to serve your culinary creations. Muriel Grateau's boutique on the Left Bank offers a Parisian designer's take on tableware. It's simple, elegant, almost jewelery-like. In fact, Grateau also sells jewelery.
Kalustyan's
What are New York City's favorite food experiences -- streets, markets restaurants? Ask ten New Yorkers and you'll get ten different answers. While it's easy for visitors to find the expensive big-name spots, it's harder for visitors to track down the places locals love. Here, an evolving gallery of picks for essential New York eating and food shopping experiences, many of which celebrate this city's greatest strength: its diversity.
What are New York City's favorite food experiences -- streets, markets restaurants? Ask ten New Yorkers and you'll get ten different answers. While it's easy for visitors to find the expensive big-name spots, it's harder for visitors to track down the places locals love. Here, an evolving gallery of picks for essential New York eating and food shopping experiences, many of which celebrate this city's greatest strength: its diversity.
ICE Cooking School NYC
The Institute of Culinary Education, better known as ICE, is located in Manhattan's Flat Iron neighborhood, and it's one of the most comprehensive cooking schools in the world. Professional chefs earn their degrees here, but ICE also offers hundreds of courses each month for the rest of us. Courses range from the basic, to the utilitarian, to the esoteric. The school attracts plenty of locals, but classes are also designed with the traveler in mind.
The Institute of Culinary Education, better known as ICE, is located in Manhattan's Flat Iron neighborhood, and it's one of the most comprehensive cooking schools in the world. Professional chefs earn their degrees here, but ICE also offers hundreds of courses each month for the rest of us. Courses range from the basic, to the utilitarian, to the esoteric. The school attracts plenty of locals, but classes are also designed with the traveler in mind.
Foodie's Guide to Indianapolis
Indianapolis' best restaurants don't get that much attention -- it's the racing that brings hundreds of thousands of travelers to Indianapolis, whether they're attending the Indy 500, the largest sporting event in the world, or the annual NASCAR Brickyard 400. But there's plenty of great food in Indy -- to dine before or after the race, or to find supplies for an at-race tailgate or picnic. Learn about Patachou, R Bistro, Pearl Bistro, St. Elmo's Steak House, and Traders Point Creamery.
Indianapolis' best restaurants don't get that much attention -- it's the racing that brings hundreds of thousands of travelers to Indianapolis, whether they're attending the Indy 500, the largest sporting event in the world, or the annual NASCAR Brickyard 400. But there's plenty of great food in Indy -- to dine before or after the race, or to find supplies for an at-race tailgate or picnic. Learn about Patachou, R Bistro, Pearl Bistro, St. Elmo's Steak House, and Traders Point Creamery.
Guide to New York City's Favorite Food: Restaurants, Streets, Stores and More
What are New York City's favorite food experiences -- streets, markets restaurants? Ask ten New Yorkers and you'll get ten different answers. While it's easy for visitors to find the expensive big-name spots, it's harder for visitors to track down the places locals love. Here, an evolving gallery of picks for essential New York eating and food shopping experiences, many of which celebrate this city's greatest strength: its diversity.
What are New York City's favorite food experiences -- streets, markets restaurants? Ask ten New Yorkers and you'll get ten different answers. While it's easy for visitors to find the expensive big-name spots, it's harder for visitors to track down the places locals love. Here, an evolving gallery of picks for essential New York eating and food shopping experiences, many of which celebrate this city's greatest strength: its diversity.
FallCulinaryEventsOctober
A calendar of food and festivals and events for October 2012, including Monterey Wine Festival, American Royal BBQ, Manhattan Cocktail Classic, Crave Sydney, Alba White Truffle Festival, NY Culinary Experience, Midwest Beerfest, Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival, Panama City Seafood, Wine & Music Festival, National Shrimp Festival, LA Beer Week, Hood River Hops Fest, Little Italy Festa, Atlantic Antic, Tucson Culinary Festival, Disney Food and Wine Festivals, Taste of Atlanta
A calendar of food and festivals and events for October 2012, including Monterey Wine Festival, American Royal BBQ, Manhattan Cocktail Classic, Crave Sydney, Alba White Truffle Festival, NY Culinary Experience, Midwest Beerfest, Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival, Panama City Seafood, Wine & Music Festival, National Shrimp Festival, LA Beer Week, Hood River Hops Fest, Little Italy Festa, Atlantic Antic, Tucson Culinary Festival, Disney Food and Wine Festivals, Taste of Atlanta
Harney and Sons Tea Shop and Tasting Room
Harney and Sons Tea Shop and Tasting Room in Millerton, NY is a great place to add to a food lover's trip. Taste a number of exotic teas, shop for tea-lover's treats and accessories, and have an affordable gourmet lunch in the cozy tea lounge. Millerton, NY is in the Hudson Valley region, in charming Dutchess County, near the Massachusetts Berkshires and Connecticut's Litchfield County.
Harney and Sons Tea Shop and Tasting Room in Millerton, NY is a great place to add to a food lover's trip. Taste a number of exotic teas, shop for tea-lover's treats and accessories, and have an affordable gourmet lunch in the cozy tea lounge. Millerton, NY is in the Hudson Valley region, in charming Dutchess County, near the Massachusetts Berkshires and Connecticut's Litchfield County.
AVA Defined
What is an AVA? The definition of American Viticultural Areas, an important term for wine travel, wine making and wine buying in the United States. How AVAs are determined, what it means when you see an AVA on a wine bottle label, how AVA compares to French AOC, and the rules for listing a varietal on a wine label.
What is an AVA? The definition of American Viticultural Areas, an important term for wine travel, wine making and wine buying in the United States. How AVAs are determined, what it means when you see an AVA on a wine bottle label, how AVA compares to French AOC, and the rules for listing a varietal on a wine label.
Michelin Stars in Chicago
The Michelin Guide to Chicago restaurants ranks selected eateries in the city on a scale of one to three stars. Since most restaurants receive zero stars, it's a mark of quality and of pride for a restaurant to have received even one star. You can buy the guide book for restaurant details, but if you want to see which restaurants are Michelin starred in Chicago, you can do so here, and make reservations via Open Table too.
The Michelin Guide to Chicago restaurants ranks selected eateries in the city on a scale of one to three stars. Since most restaurants receive zero stars, it's a mark of quality and of pride for a restaurant to have received even one star. You can buy the guide book for restaurant details, but if you want to see which restaurants are Michelin starred in Chicago, you can do so here, and make reservations via Open Table too.
Little Italy's Mulberry Street
What are New York City's favorite food experiences -- streets, markets restaurants? Ask ten New Yorkers and you'll get ten different answers. While it's easy for visitors to find the expensive big-name spots, it's harder for visitors to track down the places locals love. Here, an evolving gallery of picks for essential New York eating and food shopping experiences, many of which celebrate this city's greatest strength: its diversity.
What are New York City's favorite food experiences -- streets, markets restaurants? Ask ten New Yorkers and you'll get ten different answers. While it's easy for visitors to find the expensive big-name spots, it's harder for visitors to track down the places locals love. Here, an evolving gallery of picks for essential New York eating and food shopping experiences, many of which celebrate this city's greatest strength: its diversity.
Nevada Restaurant Guide
Nevada's best restaurants are in the places travelers tend to frequent: Las Vegas, Reno and Stateline -- which is virtually a part of South Lake Tahoe, California. Food lovers who travel to Nevada for the casinos, the shows, the skiing, or other guilty and not-so guilty pleasures can also find plenty to please the palate, from the most sophisticated haute cuisine to hearty comfort food.
Nevada's best restaurants are in the places travelers tend to frequent: Las Vegas, Reno and Stateline -- which is virtually a part of South Lake Tahoe, California. Food lovers who travel to Nevada for the casinos, the shows, the skiing, or other guilty and not-so guilty pleasures can also find plenty to please the palate, from the most sophisticated haute cuisine to hearty comfort food.
Best Food in New York
When you think of the best New York food, you'll probably first think about New York City's restaurant scene -- and that's no surprise. New York City is certainly the food capital of the United States, and, some would argue, the entire world. But don't overlook the rest of the state, including Finger Lakes wines, Long Island wineries, the Hudson Valley and more.
When you think of the best New York food, you'll probably first think about New York City's restaurant scene -- and that's no surprise. New York City is certainly the food capital of the United States, and, some would argue, the entire world. But don't overlook the rest of the state, including Finger Lakes wines, Long Island wineries, the Hudson Valley and more.
A Store for All Thing Duck
Montreal is fairly duck and foie gras obsessed -- it factors into a lot of dishes, so hardly a surprise that you'd find an entire boutique dedicated to these birds. Le Canard Libere, Espace Gourmand, sells a full line of Brome Lake Duck products -- from whole birds to pates to duck legs confit to foie gras and everything in between. There's also a deli where you can have salads and -- what else? -- duck sandwiches, and some casual seating.
Montreal is fairly duck and foie gras obsessed -- it factors into a lot of dishes, so hardly a surprise that you'd find an entire boutique dedicated to these birds. Le Canard Libere, Espace Gourmand, sells a full line of Brome Lake Duck products -- from whole birds to pates to duck legs confit to foie gras and everything in between. There's also a deli where you can have salads and -- what else? -- duck sandwiches, and some casual seating.
International Culinary Center
The International Culinary Center, which encompasses The French Culinary Institute, and the Italian Culinary Academy has long been one of the city's best-regarded schools for professional chefs, with faculty that includes Jacques Pépin, André Soltner, Jacques Torres and others. Its recreational division gives travelers a chance to get a taste of the education that star alumni, like Bobby Flay, experienced as students.
The International Culinary Center, which encompasses The French Culinary Institute, and the Italian Culinary Academy has long been one of the city's best-regarded schools for professional chefs, with faculty that includes Jacques Pépin, André Soltner, Jacques Torres and others. Its recreational division gives travelers a chance to get a taste of the education that star alumni, like Bobby Flay, experienced as students.
Pat's Drive-In Menu
The menu at Pat's Drive-In. There's more than just chili dogs here, but that's what they're famous for (as well as their french fries, which aren't pictured on the menu). They're a bargain at under $1.50 each.
The menu at Pat's Drive-In. There's more than just chili dogs here, but that's what they're famous for (as well as their french fries, which aren't pictured on the menu). They're a bargain at under $1.50 each.
Halifax Restaurant Guide
Halifax is Nova Scotia's dining epicenter, and restaurants run the gamut from fine dining to fish n' chips to a corner devoted entirely to pizza. Many of the best restaurants in this Canadian maritime town are near Halifax's tourist attractions, which are mostly clustered along the harbor, as well as up the city's hill, towards the Public Garden and the Citadel. There are also several local favorites that are a bit of a distance from the well-trodden areas, but are worth the trip.
Halifax is Nova Scotia's dining epicenter, and restaurants run the gamut from fine dining to fish n' chips to a corner devoted entirely to pizza. Many of the best restaurants in this Canadian maritime town are near Halifax's tourist attractions, which are mostly clustered along the harbor, as well as up the city's hill, towards the Public Garden and the Citadel. There are also several local favorites that are a bit of a distance from the well-trodden areas, but are worth the trip.
Rhode Island Seafood
The clam is of utmost importance in Rhode Island -- the official state shell is the quahog, which figures
The clam is of utmost importance in Rhode Island -- the official state shell is the quahog, which figures
Kulolo
Kauai's best food is as beautiful as its surroundings. From gorgeous produce, to the unbelievably lush farms that produce everything from taro to coffee, Kauai is truly a feast for all the senses.
Kauai's best food is as beautiful as its surroundings. From gorgeous produce, to the unbelievably lush farms that produce everything from taro to coffee, Kauai is truly a feast for all the senses.
Thomas Tew Rum
Newport Distilling Company is open to the public for tours and tasting of Thomas Tew rum and Newport Storm beer. The tour takes you on a catwalk over the brewery floor and distilling operation, and the tasting provides an education in both the making and the history of New England rum.
Newport Distilling Company is open to the public for tours and tasting of Thomas Tew rum and Newport Storm beer. The tour takes you on a catwalk over the brewery floor and distilling operation, and the tasting provides an education in both the making and the history of New England rum.
Paris Macaron Shops, Chocolatiers and Chocolate Shops and Sweets
Paris has many fine macaron, chocolate and sweet shops. Here's where to find your best sugar fix.
Paris has many fine macaron, chocolate and sweet shops. Here's where to find your best sugar fix.
Fauchon in Paris: Long Gourmet History, Modern Design Flair
Fauchon takes a slick, fashion-forward and heavily merchandised approach to its gourmet food offerings,
Fauchon takes a slick, fashion-forward and heavily merchandised approach to its gourmet food offerings,
Godiva Chocolate
Visit Godiva Chocolate where it started in Brussels.
Visit Godiva Chocolate where it started in Brussels.
Brotherhood_Winery
Brotherhood Winery, America's oldest winery at first seems to have an unlikely location - New York State's Hudson Valley. Plan your visit to Brotherhood Winery, find maps and directions, learn about winery events and how to stay connected to the winery on Facebook.
Brotherhood Winery, America's oldest winery at first seems to have an unlikely location - New York State's Hudson Valley. Plan your visit to Brotherhood Winery, find maps and directions, learn about winery events and how to stay connected to the winery on Facebook.
Shrimp Station in Waimea, Kauai
Shrimp Station in Waimea, Kauai, is a casual dining institution that serves shrimp almost exclusively.
Shrimp Station in Waimea, Kauai, is a casual dining institution that serves shrimp almost exclusively.
Chocoladehuisje
Visit Bruges chocolate shops which include stores that have some adult fun with chocolate.
Visit Bruges chocolate shops which include stores that have some adult fun with chocolate.
Oahu Market, The Oldest Market in Honolulu Chinatown
Oahu Market is the oldest in Honolulu's Chinatown, dating back to 1904. This is the place for meat lovers -- and a place that vegetarians and those upset by seeing things like whole roasted piglet heads may want to avoid. (In which case, head to the less-intense markets nearby, Maunakea and Keakaulike.)Address and visitors info.
Oahu Market is the oldest in Honolulu's Chinatown, dating back to 1904. This is the place for meat lovers -- and a place that vegetarians and those upset by seeing things like whole roasted piglet heads may want to avoid. (In which case, head to the less-intense markets nearby, Maunakea and Keakaulike.)Address and visitors info.
Poisson Cru Recipe
Poisson cru is a French Polynesian version of tuna ceviche. If you travel anywhere in the Society Islands -- Tahiti, Bora Bora, Moorea -- you'll encounter this refreshing dish, most often served along as a starter or a side. This recipe is the Paul Gauguin's, a small cruise ship that sails these waters. During a stop at Motu Mahana, a small island off of Taha'a, there were various culinary demonstrations available in between snorkeling, swimming and general beach bumming, poisson cru among them.
Poisson cru is a French Polynesian version of tuna ceviche. If you travel anywhere in the Society Islands -- Tahiti, Bora Bora, Moorea -- you'll encounter this refreshing dish, most often served along as a starter or a side. This recipe is the Paul Gauguin's, a small cruise ship that sails these waters. During a stop at Motu Mahana, a small island off of Taha'a, there were various culinary demonstrations available in between snorkeling, swimming and general beach bumming, poisson cru among them.
The New York Bagel
There aren't that many foods that can be considered "iconic New York" -- the city is such a melting pot
There aren't that many foods that can be considered "iconic New York" -- the city is such a melting pot
The Spice Bazaar (Misir Çarsisi) in Istanbul
The Spice Market in Istanbul, also known as Misir Çarsisi, or the Egyptian Market.This is the place to buy spices, dried fruits and nuts, tea and candy, all in quantities of your choosing. The building dates back to 1664 and is the second-oldest covered shopping area or bazaar in Istanbul.
The Spice Market in Istanbul, also known as Misir Çarsisi, or the Egyptian Market.This is the place to buy spices, dried fruits and nuts, tea and candy, all in quantities of your choosing. The building dates back to 1664 and is the second-oldest covered shopping area or bazaar in Istanbul.
Montreal's Best Gourmet Shopping, Restaurants and Food Scene Highlights
Montreal has some of the best gourmet shopping and restaurants in North America -- and you're going to want to hit them all. From breakfast to dinner and with many, many stops for snacks in between, the city's French heritage, blended with the traditions of many immigrant cuisines, yields restaurants, markets and food shopping that no serious foodie can resist.
Montreal has some of the best gourmet shopping and restaurants in North America -- and you're going to want to hit them all. From breakfast to dinner and with many, many stops for snacks in between, the city's French heritage, blended with the traditions of many immigrant cuisines, yields restaurants, markets and food shopping that no serious foodie can resist.
La Bovida, Cookware Shop in Paris
La Bovida is a French chain of cookware shops catering to culinary professionals, although open to the public. It's got 19 locations throughout France, and one in Casablanca, Morocco. The Paris location is quite near to another well-regarded cookware shop, E. Dehillerin, so it's worth planning to stop by both.
La Bovida is a French chain of cookware shops catering to culinary professionals, although open to the public. It's got 19 locations throughout France, and one in Casablanca, Morocco. The Paris location is quite near to another well-regarded cookware shop, E. Dehillerin, so it's worth planning to stop by both.
Champagne Bar in Paris
Champagne is the perfect way to toast a night in Paris, and at what better place than the first champagne bar in Paris? The bar at Le Dokhan Hotel, in the 16th arrondissement, oozes romance: the bar is decorated in salvaged 18th century materials, a palette of cream, gold and celadon, enhanced by candle light. There are more than 60 champagnes available, most of these are big names and by the (hardly inexpensive) bottle. More budget friendly: a flight of three champagnes to taste for under 30 Euro.
Champagne is the perfect way to toast a night in Paris, and at what better place than the first champagne bar in Paris? The bar at Le Dokhan Hotel, in the 16th arrondissement, oozes romance: the bar is decorated in salvaged 18th century materials, a palette of cream, gold and celadon, enhanced by candle light. There are more than 60 champagnes available, most of these are big names and by the (hardly inexpensive) bottle. More budget friendly: a flight of three champagnes to taste for under 30 Euro.
Chocolatier Dumon - Stephan Dumon Chocolates
Plan a visit to Stephan Dumon Chocolatiers three locations in Bruges, Belgium.
Plan a visit to Stephan Dumon Chocolatiers three locations in Bruges, Belgium.
Hotel Le Bristol Paris
The 114 Faubourg Restaurant in Hotel Le Bristol Paris, a contemporary take on classic French cuisine, served in a setting that manages to be both fun and formal.
The 114 Faubourg Restaurant in Hotel Le Bristol Paris, a contemporary take on classic French cuisine, served in a setting that manages to be both fun and formal.
Foodlab in Montreal
Foodlab, or Labo Culinaire in French, is on Boulevard St. Laurent, which is locally known as The Main – but other than a sandwich board on the sidewalk when the place is open, you would never know that you were right in front of one of the best gourmet values in the city.
Foodlab, or Labo Culinaire in French, is on Boulevard St. Laurent, which is locally known as The Main – but other than a sandwich board on the sidewalk when the place is open, you would never know that you were right in front of one of the best gourmet values in the city.
Southern BBQ
In the Barbecue Belt of the Southeastern United States, there are many different styles of meat cooked over flame. An overview of what to expect from southern BBQ in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
In the Barbecue Belt of the Southeastern United States, there are many different styles of meat cooked over flame. An overview of what to expect from southern BBQ in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
La Grand Épicerie at Le Bon Marche in Paris
Le Bon Marche is a major Parisian department store (think Macy's, Bloomingdale's) but it has a terrific free-standing international supermarket.
Le Bon Marche is a major Parisian department store (think Macy's, Bloomingdale's) but it has a terrific free-standing international supermarket.
Château Blanc Chocolates
Visit Chateau Blanc Chocolate shop near Groenplaats in Antwerp
Visit Chateau Blanc Chocolate shop near Groenplaats in Antwerp
El Guero Canelo Menu
Take a photo tour of Tuscon, Arizona's best restaurants and food shops.
Take a photo tour of Tuscon, Arizona's best restaurants and food shops.
Napa Valley Wineries
Plan your visit to Napa Valley, California. With more than 400 wineries, this is the best known wine region in the United States. It's welcoming to beginners and to experienced wine enthusiasts alike. Plan your visit with winery listings, wine maps, details on the wine regions inside Napa Valley.
Plan your visit to Napa Valley, California. With more than 400 wineries, this is the best known wine region in the United States. It's welcoming to beginners and to experienced wine enthusiasts alike. Plan your visit with winery listings, wine maps, details on the wine regions inside Napa Valley.
Charlottesville Wine
Visit the Monticello Wine Trail, near Charlottesville, Virginia. Information on planning a trip to Virginia's Monticello Wine Trail, tips and advice, how to find winery maps, nearby historic attractions, top wineries to visit including Dave Matthews' owned winery Blenheim, Barboursville and Jefferson Vineyards.
Visit the Monticello Wine Trail, near Charlottesville, Virginia. Information on planning a trip to Virginia's Monticello Wine Trail, tips and advice, how to find winery maps, nearby historic attractions, top wineries to visit including Dave Matthews' owned winery Blenheim, Barboursville and Jefferson Vineyards.
Ladurée Macaron Shops in Paris
Ladurée is credited with developing the modern version of the macaron, which has become an iconic French treat. This delicate pastry is essentially an almond meringue cookie sandwich, with jam, ganache or butter cream filling. They come in any number of flavors, and therefore colors, and are available at nine shops throughout Paris, including an outpost in the Printemps department store, and a location in Versailles.
Ladurée is credited with developing the modern version of the macaron, which has become an iconic French treat. This delicate pastry is essentially an almond meringue cookie sandwich, with jam, ganache or butter cream filling. They come in any number of flavors, and therefore colors, and are available at nine shops throughout Paris, including an outpost in the Printemps department store, and a location in Versailles.
Honolulu Chinatown
Honolulu's Chinatown is a fantastic place for a walking tour -- sample delicious dim sum and other Asian delicacies at restaurants and market stands while you're experiencing an important part of Oahu's cultural history. View this photo tour to plan your visit to Honolulu's Chinatown, including the best restaurants, maps, places to park, and details on events like First Friday and Chinese New Year.
Honolulu's Chinatown is a fantastic place for a walking tour -- sample delicious dim sum and other Asian delicacies at restaurants and market stands while you're experiencing an important part of Oahu's cultural history. View this photo tour to plan your visit to Honolulu's Chinatown, including the best restaurants, maps, places to park, and details on events like First Friday and Chinese New Year.
Wong's Lilikoi Pie
This is what Wong's is famous for -- a thick slice of fluffy passion fruit pie.
This is what Wong's is famous for -- a thick slice of fluffy passion fruit pie.
Culinarytraveldefined
What is culinary travel? How is a culinary trip different from all other trips? The International Culinary Travel Association defines culinary travel as the “pursuit of unique and memorable culinary experiences of all kinds.” Put another way, for the culinary traveler, food and drink are not incidental to the trip, but an important part of travel. Follow your food passions to plan your culinary adventures.
What is culinary travel? How is a culinary trip different from all other trips? The International Culinary Travel Association defines culinary travel as the “pursuit of unique and memorable culinary experiences of all kinds.” Put another way, for the culinary traveler, food and drink are not incidental to the trip, but an important part of travel. Follow your food passions to plan your culinary adventures.
Yakima Wine
Yakima is the largest city in the Yakima Valley wine region, and it's a good base of operations to explore the dozens of wineries in the state's oldest AVA, as well as wineries in the newer Rattlesnake Hills and Snipes Mountains areas. Yakima is a city built on an agricultural base, so you'll find many terrific farm stands and lots of fresh produce in season. The city has been investing in making its downtown more of a destination in its own right in recent years.
Yakima is the largest city in the Yakima Valley wine region, and it's a good base of operations to explore the dozens of wineries in the state's oldest AVA, as well as wineries in the newer Rattlesnake Hills and Snipes Mountains areas. Yakima is a city built on an agricultural base, so you'll find many terrific farm stands and lots of fresh produce in season. The city has been investing in making its downtown more of a destination in its own right in recent years.
Craft Beer in Denver
Sampling Denver's microbreweries, at the city's best craft breweries and downtown bars, including Wynkoop, Star Bar, Falling Rock, Great Divide. Informal research has shown that craft beer drinkers also tend to appreciate spirits, like whiskey, so add in a visit to Stranahan's distillery and how to find a Leopold Brother's tasting event.
Sampling Denver's microbreweries, at the city's best craft breweries and downtown bars, including Wynkoop, Star Bar, Falling Rock, Great Divide. Informal research has shown that craft beer drinkers also tend to appreciate spirits, like whiskey, so add in a visit to Stranahan's distillery and how to find a Leopold Brother's tasting event.
BelgianFrites
Even though we know them as French Fries, the frites is one of Belgium's best foods, and one that they've certainly perfected. Here's where to find some fried potato goodness.
Even though we know them as French Fries, the frites is one of Belgium's best foods, and one that they've certainly perfected. Here's where to find some fried potato goodness.
Duanes Ono-Char Burger in Anahola, Kauai
It's easy to drive right past Duane's Ono-Char Burger, but if you pass it it's worth turning around again. There's outside seating available making it a perfect stop along Kuhio Highway.
It's easy to drive right past Duane's Ono-Char Burger, but if you pass it it's worth turning around again. There's outside seating available making it a perfect stop along Kuhio Highway.
SWISS Business Class
What to expect from the food and the service when you fly SWISS Business class.
What to expect from the food and the service when you fly SWISS Business class.
Rhode Island DIners
Providence is where the diner began, and it's still home to several diners that harken back to the diner's heydey.
Providence is where the diner began, and it's still home to several diners that harken back to the diner's heydey.
California Wine Tours and Wine Maps
California is the United State’s top wine producer, by far. With hundreds and hundreds of wineries to visit in more than 100 AVAs which spread from the Mexico border nearly up to the Oregon border, from the coast and in through the state’s many valleys and mountain ranges, planning a California wine tour is more of an exercise of prioritization than it is in other parts of the United States. Description of wine regions, wine maps, and wine touring information.
California is the United State’s top wine producer, by far. With hundreds and hundreds of wineries to visit in more than 100 AVAs which spread from the Mexico border nearly up to the Oregon border, from the coast and in through the state’s many valleys and mountain ranges, planning a California wine tour is more of an exercise of prioritization than it is in other parts of the United States. Description of wine regions, wine maps, and wine touring information.
Tasmania Restaurants and Food
Oysters are a particular foodie treat in Tasmania, as they're readily available and rather affordable.
Oysters are a particular foodie treat in Tasmania, as they're readily available and rather affordable.
Best Chicago Breakfasts
Xoco is a small, casual eatery right around the corner from celebrity chef Rick Bayless' much celebrated Mexican restaurant, Frontera. Order breakfast at the counter and it will be delivered to your seat -- if you've enjoyed watching Bayless on Top Chef Masters, this is an affordable way to taste his cuisine: your breakfast should run you under $20. Menu with recommended selections, address, hours.
Xoco is a small, casual eatery right around the corner from celebrity chef Rick Bayless' much celebrated Mexican restaurant, Frontera. Order breakfast at the counter and it will be delivered to your seat -- if you've enjoyed watching Bayless on Top Chef Masters, this is an affordable way to taste his cuisine: your breakfast should run you under $20. Menu with recommended selections, address, hours.
Photos of Kauai's Best Food and Restaurants
Kauai's best food is as beautiful as its surroundings. From gorgeous produce, to the unbelievably lush farms that produce everything from taro to coffee, Kauai is truly a feast for all the senses.
Kauai's best food is as beautiful as its surroundings. From gorgeous produce, to the unbelievably lush farms that produce everything from taro to coffee, Kauai is truly a feast for all the senses.
Houston BBQ
There’s plenty of delicious barbecue in Houston, and the advantage here is one that’s typically urban – you can get a good sampling of all the styles of barbecue that are found throughout Texas, including the state specialties of brisket and beef ribs, and also the world, as Houston has a sizable Asian population. History of Texas barbecue and its regional variations, introduction to Houston's bbq scene
There’s plenty of delicious barbecue in Houston, and the advantage here is one that’s typically urban – you can get a good sampling of all the styles of barbecue that are found throughout Texas, including the state specialties of brisket and beef ribs, and also the world, as Houston has a sizable Asian population. History of Texas barbecue and its regional variations, introduction to Houston's bbq scene
Visit the City of Nizwa in Oman
Plan a trip to the ancient city of Nizwa,an excellent excursion from Oman’s capital city, Muscat. Nizwa is about eighty miles west of Muscat. The drive is mostly on a new highway bordered by the dramatic Al Hajar mountains. Although Nizwa isn’t a food destination per se, food plays an important role in the area’s history and heritage.
Plan a trip to the ancient city of Nizwa,an excellent excursion from Oman’s capital city, Muscat. Nizwa is about eighty miles west of Muscat. The drive is mostly on a new highway bordered by the dramatic Al Hajar mountains. Although Nizwa isn’t a food destination per se, food plays an important role in the area’s history and heritage.
Duane's Ono-Char Burger Menu in Anahola, Kauai
"Ono" is a type of fish also known as wahoo, but the word is also Hawaiian for delicious, and that's
"Ono" is a type of fish also known as wahoo, but the word is also Hawaiian for delicious, and that's
E. Dehillerin, Cookware Shop in Paris
E. Dehillerin has been selling cookware for professionals and serious home chefs since 1820, and from its present location since 1880. This is a store that definitively favors function over form, which you'll notice when you look at the exuberantly cluttered windows, where merchandise is stacked more than displayed.
E. Dehillerin has been selling cookware for professionals and serious home chefs since 1820, and from its present location since 1880. This is a store that definitively favors function over form, which you'll notice when you look at the exuberantly cluttered windows, where merchandise is stacked more than displayed.
TopChefTravel
Top Chef contestants and judges have worked in, worked for, and launched restaurants all around the country, which means the television series Top Chef is packed with ideas for culinary travel. Plan to visit Top Chef-related restaurants in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New York and Puerto Rico.
Top Chef contestants and judges have worked in, worked for, and launched restaurants all around the country, which means the television series Top Chef is packed with ideas for culinary travel. Plan to visit Top Chef-related restaurants in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New York and Puerto Rico.
Katz's Deli
Katz's Deli is one of those "only in New York" type of restaurants that's become more of a tourist must-see
Katz's Deli is one of those "only in New York" type of restaurants that's become more of a tourist must-see
Wine Festivals
A wine festival offers a convenient way to taste a lot of different wine in one place. How to find wine festivals, and an overview of top wine festivals including Disney's Wine Festival, New York City Wine & Food, New York City Wine & Food Festival, South Beach Wine & Food Festival, in Florida, Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival in California and the Aspen Food & Wine Classic, Grapevine GrapeFest in Texas, Chicago Gourmet and Vegas Uncork'd, California Wine Festival, Washington DC Wine Festival
A wine festival offers a convenient way to taste a lot of different wine in one place. How to find wine festivals, and an overview of top wine festivals including Disney's Wine Festival, New York City Wine & Food, New York City Wine & Food Festival, South Beach Wine & Food Festival, in Florida, Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival in California and the Aspen Food & Wine Classic, Grapevine GrapeFest in Texas, Chicago Gourmet and Vegas Uncork'd, California Wine Festival, Washington DC Wine Festival
The Menu at Schwartz's, Montreal's Famous Smoked Meat Deli
Schwartz's Deli menu isn't very deep -- not many people are going to venture beyond the smoked meat, or viande fumee, after all, although there's also a delicious turkey that's justly celebrated. Don't forget a side order of frites.
Schwartz's Deli menu isn't very deep -- not many people are going to venture beyond the smoked meat, or viande fumee, after all, although there's also a delicious turkey that's justly celebrated. Don't forget a side order of frites.
San Francisco Michelin Stars 2013
The Michelin Guide to San Francisco restaurants ranks selected eateries in the city and in Napa Valley wine country on a scale of one to three stars. Since most restaurants receive zero stars, it's a mark of quality and of pride for a restaurant to have received even one star. You can buy the guide book for restaurant details, but if you want to see which restaurants are Michelin starred in the Bay Area, including the wine region, you can do so here, and make reservations via Open Table too.
The Michelin Guide to San Francisco restaurants ranks selected eateries in the city and in Napa Valley wine country on a scale of one to three stars. Since most restaurants receive zero stars, it's a mark of quality and of pride for a restaurant to have received even one star. You can buy the guide book for restaurant details, but if you want to see which restaurants are Michelin starred in the Bay Area, including the wine region, you can do so here, and make reservations via Open Table too.
Koloa Fish Market
Koloa Fish Market is a cozy place where you can buy the fixings for a fabulous seafood meal, or enjoy traditional prepared Hawaiian foods.
Koloa Fish Market is a cozy place where you can buy the fixings for a fabulous seafood meal, or enjoy traditional prepared Hawaiian foods.
Oahu Food Diary
The best food, restaurants and off-the-beaten path finds in Oahu, including Honolulu. Breakfast at the JW Marriott Ihilani, visits to Plantation Village and Ma'o Farm, lunch at Town in Honolulu.
The best food, restaurants and off-the-beaten path finds in Oahu, including Honolulu. Breakfast at the JW Marriott Ihilani, visits to Plantation Village and Ma'o Farm, lunch at Town in Honolulu.
WinterCulinaryEventsJanuary
A culinary calendar of January 2013 food festivals, including: Annual Zinfandel Festival, Napa Valley Mustard Festival, Boston Wine Festival, Sonoma Winter Wineland, Taos Winter Wine Festival, Yuma Lettuce Days, Hawke's Bay Wine & Food Festival, Low Country Oyster Festival, San Diego Restaurant Week, Light in Winter, Beaver Creek Food+Wine Weekend, Baltimore Restaurant Week, Santa Cruz Fungus Fair, ChocolateFest, Cayman Cookout, Frog Leg Festival, Key Largo Food & Wine, Oregon Truffle Festival
A culinary calendar of January 2013 food festivals, including: Annual Zinfandel Festival, Napa Valley Mustard Festival, Boston Wine Festival, Sonoma Winter Wineland, Taos Winter Wine Festival, Yuma Lettuce Days, Hawke's Bay Wine & Food Festival, Low Country Oyster Festival, San Diego Restaurant Week, Light in Winter, Beaver Creek Food+Wine Weekend, Baltimore Restaurant Week, Santa Cruz Fungus Fair, ChocolateFest, Cayman Cookout, Frog Leg Festival, Key Largo Food & Wine, Oregon Truffle Festival
Del Rey Belgian Chocolate Display
Plan your visit to Del Rey chocolate shop in Antwerp's city center.
Plan your visit to Del Rey chocolate shop in Antwerp's city center.
Wong's in Hanapepe, Home of Lilikoi Pie
Wong's restaurant in Hanapepe, and its attached bakery and deli, are widely considered the place to get the best lilikoi (or passion fruit) chiffon pie in Kauai.
Wong's restaurant in Hanapepe, and its attached bakery and deli, are widely considered the place to get the best lilikoi (or passion fruit) chiffon pie in Kauai.
Dining in Granada Nicaragua
Where to dine in Granada, Nicaragua. This Central American country is not known as a foodie mecca yet, but you can dine well on comida tipica, or typical food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Recommendations for international fare included.
Where to dine in Granada, Nicaragua. This Central American country is not known as a foodie mecca yet, but you can dine well on comida tipica, or typical food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Recommendations for international fare included.
Tri-Cities Wine
The Tri-Cities area provides easy access to some of Washington Wine Country's finest wines -- it's a convenient base of operations to explore the wines of the southern Columbia Valley, as well as Horse Heaven Hills and also the Red Mountain AVA. The Tri-Cities include the cities of Pasco, Kennewick, and Richland, all-fast growing cities that retain a small city feel.
The Tri-Cities area provides easy access to some of Washington Wine Country's finest wines -- it's a convenient base of operations to explore the wines of the southern Columbia Valley, as well as Horse Heaven Hills and also the Red Mountain AVA. The Tri-Cities include the cities of Pasco, Kennewick, and Richland, all-fast growing cities that retain a small city feel.
Les Toilluers Cookware Shop
For the serious cook, a visit to Les Touilleurs is dangerous -- for the pocket book and for the luggage. This is the place for high quality cooking tools, and it also offers cooking classes in the evening with some of the city's finest chefs. You have to join their mailing list to book, and once you receive a class announcement, act fast: classes sell out four to five months ahead, typically within two days.
For the serious cook, a visit to Les Touilleurs is dangerous -- for the pocket book and for the luggage. This is the place for high quality cooking tools, and it also offers cooking classes in the evening with some of the city's finest chefs. You have to join their mailing list to book, and once you receive a class announcement, act fast: classes sell out four to five months ahead, typically within two days.
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory & Visitors' Center
Plan a visit to the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory & Visitor's Center in Hilo, on the Big Island of Hawaii. Learn how Hawaii's most popular nut is harvested, how macadamia nut candies are made, and pick up macadamia nut gifts and munchies.
Plan a visit to the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory & Visitor's Center in Hilo, on the Big Island of Hawaii. Learn how Hawaii's most popular nut is harvested, how macadamia nut candies are made, and pick up macadamia nut gifts and munchies.
Fine Dining Choices Abound in Montreal
When it's time to sit down for dinner, Montreal offers a ridiculous number of excellent choices. One of the city's consistently high-rated restaurants is Nuance -- located at the city's casino, which is either a plus or a big minus depending on your feelings about casinos. Great food in a more casual atmosphere can be found at one of the city's culinary icons, Au Pied du Cochon, owned by chef/celebrity Martin Picard. It would be a gustatory crime to miss his foie gras poutine.
When it's time to sit down for dinner, Montreal offers a ridiculous number of excellent choices. One of the city's consistently high-rated restaurants is Nuance -- located at the city's casino, which is either a plus or a big minus depending on your feelings about casinos. Great food in a more casual atmosphere can be found at one of the city's culinary icons, Au Pied du Cochon, owned by chef/celebrity Martin Picard. It would be a gustatory crime to miss his foie gras poutine.
Montreal's Famous Smoked Meat at Schwartz's Deli
Schwart's smoked meat is the centerpiece of the menu, and is oft-compared with the pastrami at New York's Katz's deli. It's not an unreasonable comparison, as both restaurants were founded by Romanian Jews, and both serve marinated beef brisket that is then smoked. The difference lies in the composition of the brine that the brisket is marinated in, and the smoking technique. (In case you're curious, corned beef is unsmoked pastrami.)
Schwart's smoked meat is the centerpiece of the menu, and is oft-compared with the pastrami at New York's Katz's deli. It's not an unreasonable comparison, as both restaurants were founded by Romanian Jews, and both serve marinated beef brisket that is then smoked. The difference lies in the composition of the brine that the brisket is marinated in, and the smoking technique. (In case you're curious, corned beef is unsmoked pastrami.)
Arabic Coffee Ritual
After âdune bashingâ, or off-roading in the Wahiba Sands desert of Oman, it was definitely time for a
After âdune bashingâ, or off-roading in the Wahiba Sands desert of Oman, it was definitely time for a
Artisanal Fromagerie, Bistro & Wine Bar
What are New York City's favorite food experiences -- streets, markets restaurants? Ask ten New Yorkers and you'll get ten different answers. While it's easy for visitors to find the expensive big-name spots, it's harder for visitors to track down the places locals love. Here, an evolving gallery of picks for essential New York eating and food shopping experiences, many of which celebrate this city's greatest strength: its diversity.
What are New York City's favorite food experiences -- streets, markets restaurants? Ask ten New Yorkers and you'll get ten different answers. While it's easy for visitors to find the expensive big-name spots, it's harder for visitors to track down the places locals love. Here, an evolving gallery of picks for essential New York eating and food shopping experiences, many of which celebrate this city's greatest strength: its diversity.
RhodeIslandJohnsonWales
Johnson & Wales University's culinary program has been the start of the careers of many notable chefs, although it's best known as the place where Emeril Lagasse went to culinary school. Although Emeril went to the professional school, travelers can check out the college's recreational program, called Chef's Choice, and visit the Culinary Arts Museum.
Johnson & Wales University's culinary program has been the start of the careers of many notable chefs, although it's best known as the place where Emeril Lagasse went to culinary school. Although Emeril went to the professional school, travelers can check out the college's recreational program, called Chef's Choice, and visit the Culinary Arts Museum.
Veniero's Italian Bakery
What are New York City's favorite food experiences -- streets, markets restaurants? Ask ten New Yorkers and you'll get ten different answers. While it's easy for visitors to find the expensive big-name spots, it's harder for visitors to track down the places locals love. Here, an evolving gallery of picks for essential New York eating and food shopping experiences, many of which celebrate this city's greatest strength: its diversity.
What are New York City's favorite food experiences -- streets, markets restaurants? Ask ten New Yorkers and you'll get ten different answers. While it's easy for visitors to find the expensive big-name spots, it's harder for visitors to track down the places locals love. Here, an evolving gallery of picks for essential New York eating and food shopping experiences, many of which celebrate this city's greatest strength: its diversity.
Languedoc-Roussillon
A brief look at the French region of Languedoc-Roussillon, the largest wine-producing region in France and home to five registered UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
A brief look at the French region of Languedoc-Roussillon, the largest wine-producing region in France and home to five registered UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Beer Can Chicken
At Barbecue U, one of the recipes students are sure to hear about is Beer Can Chicken, one of Steven Raichlen's specialties.
At Barbecue U, one of the recipes students are sure to hear about is Beer Can Chicken, one of Steven Raichlen's specialties.
Del Rey Chocolate's Sublime Chocolate Covered Cherry
Plan your vist to Antwerp's Del Rey Chocolate Shop near the central train station
Plan your vist to Antwerp's Del Rey Chocolate Shop near the central train station