Author Archives: Epicurious Travelers

About Epicurious Travelers

Ms. Margolis-Pineo created EpicuriousTravelers.com to showcase her published work and ongoing food-travel adventures. Based in Portland, Maine, she travels frequently both in her home state and north to Montreal, her favorite North American city. Although she refuses to use the word "foodie," she has an abiding interest in food and wine. Ms. Margolis-Pineo's background as a designer gives her site an edge in the oversaturated blogosphere. New contacts, "likes," subscribers and content are always welcome!

La Primavera

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Epicurious Travelers

Happy Hour It’s late afternoon here in Argegno. I sip an Aperol spritz; my daughter Rachel sips Campari. It’s an honor to introduce millennial mini-me to the fine Italian custom (always in English) of Happy Hour at Hotel Villa Belvedere. … Continue reading →

Posted in Art and Culture, Food and Wine, International, Italian Travel, Lake Como, Travel | Tagged Argegno, Bar Motta, Bellagio, Cafe Colombo, Elizabeth Margolis-Pineo, Hotel Villa Belvedere, Italy, La P'Osteria, Menaggio, Musei Civici Como, Pensavo meglio, Villa del Balbianello | 2 Comments

Tempo Dulu

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Epicurious Travelers

After an interminable Maine winter, my husband and I need a relaxing trip within a few hours drive. When we hear that Camden Harbour Inn is having a pop-up preview of their new Southeast Asian restaurant, Tempo Dulu, we jump … Continue reading →

Posted in East Coast Travel, Farm-to-Table, Food and Wine, Maine, Maine Travel, New England Travel, Sustainable Travel, The Other Portland, Travel | Tagged Camden, Camden Harbour Inn, Elizabeth Margolis-Pineo, epicurean travel, food and wine, Glendarragh Farms, hospitality, Lawrence Klang, Maine, Natalie's Restaurant, Portland Maine, Tempo Dulu, The Danforth, winter getaways | Leave a comment

La Dolce Vita on the High Seas

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Epicurious Travelers

I may have to turn in my indie traveler badge. I have spent the last week contemplating a cruise. Yes, a cruise. Let’s Go With several feet of dirty snow on the ground, I’m yearning for some intense Mediterranean sun, … Continue reading →

Posted in Art and Culture, Cruise, Italian Travel, Travel | Tagged Thomson Cruises UK | 2 Comments

Sustainable Urbanism By Design

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Epicurious Travelers

Originally published © the Portland Press Herald 2012, photos by Derek Davis Intrepid homesteaders ascend Portland’s Munjoy Hill reviving once-neglected neighborhoods with creative housing concepts. Sometimes it’s co-housing. Sometimes it’s a condominium. It’s often collaborative living, but doesn’t quite conform … Continue reading →

Posted in Maine | Tagged Chris Roberts, David Lloyd, Dick Reed, Jenny Scheu, John Ryan, Lin Lisberger, Macomber, Munjoy Hill, Peter Bass, Portland, Rosemont Market, Sustainable Maine, Wright-Ryan | Leave a comment

Nor’easter: Survival Fare

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Epicurious Travelers

A blizzard is coming. My first thought is, “What can I not live without for 48 hours?” I head for 171 Cumberland Avenue, early, for some savory, soul-satisfying 10-10 pié. I go for the Kale Feta Savory with carmelized onion, … Continue reading →

Posted in East Coast Travel, Food and Wine, Maine Travel, New England Travel, Travel | Tagged hand pies, Maine, Portland, seacoast, Ten Ten Pié, winter | 4 Comments

Maine: Mother-Daughter Blue Highway

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Epicurious Travelers

Bright blue sky and sunny tales of summer, originally published in the Maine Sunday Telegram/Portland Press Herald in June, July & August of 2013. I hear there’s a street called Pineo Court in Bar Harbor. “Roadtrip!” says my daughter Sarah, … Continue reading →

Posted in East Coast Travel, Farm-to-Table, Food and Wine, Lobster, Maine Travel, New England Travel, Retro-Travel, Sustainable Travel, The Other Portland | Tagged Acadia National Park, Asticou Azalea Garden, Bar Harbor, Belgrade lake, Cadillac Mountain, Café This Way, College of the Atlantic, Damariscotta, Deer Isle, Eden Market, Elizabeth Margolis-Pineo, epicurean travel, Farnsworth, Fiore Oils and Vinegars, food and wine, Frenchman's Bay, Green Spot, Haystack Mountain School of Craft, hospitality, Maine, McKay's, Mount Desert Camp Ground, N.C. Wyeth, Neiley Harris, Nervous Nellie's Jams & Jellies, Oakland, Olive Oil, Pemaquid Oysters, Peter Beerits, Pineo Court, Rockland, Southwest Harbor, Stewman's, Tasteful Tides, Tree Spirits apple sparkling wine, West Street Hotel, Wings Hill B&B | 1 Comment

Savor the SoPo Strip

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Epicurious Travelers

Another tasty summer DIY tour was an afternoon stroll of SoPo’s Cottage Avenue “strip.” Our mostly-walking tour begins at Terra Cotta, a gourmet market and take-out mecca saving busy people from Ramen and Lean Cuisine one delectable meal at a … Continue reading →

Posted in East Coast Travel, Farm-to-Table, Food and Wine, Maine Travel, New England Travel, Sustainable Travel, The Other Portland | Tagged Elizabeth Margolis-Pineo, Elsemere BBQ, Enio's, epicurean travel, food and wine, hospitality, Italian cuisine, Otto's Pizza, Portland, South Portland, Terra Cotta Pasta | Leave a comment

Innovation Destination: East Bayside

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Epicurious Travelers

My sunny summer travel series continues on this snowy day, originally published in the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram in June, July & August of 2014. After a formal “foodie tour” of Portland, I’m feeling restless. As a local, I … Continue reading →

Posted in East Coast Travel, Farm-to-Table, Food and Wine, Maine Travel, New England Travel, Retro-Travel, Sustainable Travel, The Other Portland | Tagged East Bayside, Portland, Rising Tide | 2 Comments

Maine Culinary Travel Three Ways

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Epicurious Travelers

More sunny tales of summer originally published in the Maine Sunday Telegram/Portland Press Herald in June, July and August of 2014. There are many ways to enjoy culinary travel here in Maine. Take a cooking class with an expert. Take … Continue reading →

Posted in East Coast Travel, Farm-to-Table, Food and Wine, Lobster, Maine Travel, New England Travel, Sustainable Travel, Travel | Tagged Bar Harbor, Bar Harbor Inn, Belfast, Belfast Coop, Chase's Daily, Coffee By Design, Colonial Gables, Delvino's, Eat More Cheese, Ellsworth, epicurean travel, food and wine, Front Street Pub, Galyn's, hospitality, Ivy Manor Inn, Maine, Maine Foodie Tours, Margolis-Pineo, Matthew Kenney, Mount Desert Island Ice Cream, Papa J's, Rocky Point Clam Cakes, Side Street Cafe, Stonewall Kitchens, The Good Table, The Gothic Restaurant, Vinolio | 1 Comment

Edible Destinations: Midcoast Maine

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Epicurious Travelers

More sunny summer adventures originally published in the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram in June, July & August of 2014. Midcoast Maine is a knockout for culinary enthusiasts with edible destinations like Salt Water Farm, Cellardoor Winery, and chef-owned inns … Continue reading →

Posted in East Coast Travel, Farm-to-Table, Food and Wine, Lobster, Maine Travel, New England Travel, Sustainable Travel | Tagged Camden, Cellardoor, Cellardoor Winery, cooking classes, Hartstone Inn, Lincolnville, Maine, Michael Salmon, Norumbega, Rockport, Salt Water Farm | Leave a comment