North Carolina has a burgeoning wine trail — when did they go from tobacco to wine? Before Napa there was North Carolina, at one time the country’s largest producer of wine. At the turn of the (last) century, there were 25 wineries in North Carolina before the state voted to […]
Tuscany evokes images of a string of cypress trees lining the rolling, sun-drenched vineyards of the countryside. Together Tuscany and wine represent a long legacy of traditions and notoriety beginning with the Etruscans from Greece who started planting grapevines in Tuscany nearly 3000 years ago. Tuscany is not the center […]
Once in a while I get a question from a reader asking, “How much should I tip while in Italy?” The answer is not so straightforward, because we bring our own cultural norms with us when we travel, and that can be a hard thing to “undo” for a week […]
It’s an understatement to say that Las Vegas is a foodie paradise destination. In the last few years, Sin City has become one of the top North American cities in regards to its food offerings. Star chefs from around the world and world-class restaurants keep opening on and around the […]
When it comes time to enjoy a festive dinner with your family, friends and other loved ones this summer, we wanted to go a step further than just suggesting a few wines to try this season, so we have wine pairings directly from the source. While my personal favorites almost […]
After so many years of the dining experience in the air constantly in a free fall of going from bad to worse, we love seeing so many airlines going above and beyond to once-again, elevate the dining opportunities. With a great reputation already of all-around service, Qatar Airways has now […]
Summertime brings some of the world’s best chefs to New York for exciting culinary events in both Manhattan and the Hamptons. This year’s premier events also give back to important charitable efforts, so as you wine, dine and enjoy the summer season you can also feel good that your ticket […]
Food is huge reason why people travel, but what can they do if they have a craving for the luscious combination of flatbread, sour cream, melted onions and chunks of crispy, fatty bacon of a classic Alsatian Tarte Flambee and you can’t get to Alsace? Or the sweet and chewy […]
Throughout Hawaii, Peter Merriman is a bit of cult figure, reining as the master chef at the forefront of the recent Hawaiian culinary revolution. The leader in Hawaii’s local food movement, and one of the 12 founding chefs of Hawaii regional cuisine, Merriman has quite a fitting moniker, being affectionately […]
With everyone eager for spring to officially arrive (and stay), we love anything that has to do with welcoming rosé back into our lives after a long winter. Taking a fresh approach to the tasting room concept, Malene Wines, the newest member of Crimson Wine Group, has proudly introduced its […]
I believe that the time-honored tradition of New York’s neighborhood eateries is reason alone to visit America’s most sought-after metropolis. Have you ever entered a restaurant and felt like you could hang out the entire evening? While meandering New York’s gritty, bohemian East Village, I stumbled upon just such a […]
Relais & Châteaux GourmetFest, a four-day culinary immersion into the refined and rugged bounty of Central California, returns for its fifth year March 15-18. GourmetFest today announced its lineup for the esteemed event as well as the opening of general admission ticket sales beginning February 1 at GourmetFestCarmel.com. More than […]
