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!

Campagnia to Apulia

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Epicurious Travelers

The Driver Every important journey requires a few essentials. Simple wardrobe. Carefully chosen accessories. And a good driver. My driver is both skilled and reliable. He stops occasionally to smell the roses. And best of all, he is not too … Continue reading →

Posted in Italian Travel | Tagged Avellino, Bari, Bitonto, Campagnia, Maradona, Puglia, Troia | 6 Comments

Travel in Troubled Times – Part One

Posted on March 22, 2022 by Epicurious Travelers

Ah, Naples. A great place to get your bearings while watching your six. Semi-deserted, weather a bit cool. Dig the Neapolitan ghost town mojo. First things first: pizza. We were here when we were barely 30, two somewhat charming but … Continue reading →

Posted in Italian Travel | Tagged Art Street Hotel, Naples | 6 Comments

Sunday, Sunday

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Epicurious Travelers

I fly from Vermont to New York City in sleepy, pre-dawn country fog. Moo. Upon landing, I am wide-awake, delighted and ravenous. We start the day at Zucker’s with bagels and smoked fish. A few capers. We see an impromptu … Continue reading →

Posted in Art and Culture, Music, New York City, Opera, Theater, Travel | Tagged Lincoln Center, Metropolitan Opera, Museum of Modern Art, New York City | 1 Comment

Fifty Shades of Green

Posted on October 14, 2021 by Epicurious Travelers

Ah, Vermont. Green hills, massive overhanging trees, and misty farms. Fields of pumpkins and solar panels. Winding roads — so many named Hollow! And perhaps more cows than people. Foliage hasn’t quite peaked but there are pops of red among the … Continue reading →

Posted in East Coast Travel, Farm-to-Table, Food and Wine, Sustainable Travel, Travel | 5 Comments

Montreal: Off the Beaten Track

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Epicurious Travelers

How do you write about travel when you’re not traveling? We’re sequestered. Our wings are clipped. It’s a fallow period. But here are memories of some favorite places while we wait to continue our travels (we hope) later in 2021. … Continue reading →

Posted in Art and Culture, East Coast Travel, Farm-to-Table, Festivals, Food and Wine, International, Jazz Festival, Montreal, Music, Off-the-beaten-track, Travel | Tagged Francois Bourassa, Montreal Jazz Festival, Nyks | 3 Comments

Vieques: Bohos in Paradise II

Posted on February 21, 2021 by Epicurious Travelers

How do you write about travel when you’re not traveling? We’re sequestered. Our wings are clipped. Definitely a fallow period. Here are a few memories of our favorite places while we wait to continue our travels (we hope) later in … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and Wine, Travel | Tagged lechon, mofongo, Puerto Rico, Ricky Martin, Siddhia Hutchinson, The Rum Diary, Vieques | 6 Comments

Nevis: Bohos in the Wild Blue

Posted on February 18, 2021 by Epicurious Travelers

How do you write about travel when you’re not traveling? We’re sequestered. Our wings are clipped — it’s a fallow period. Here is a warm memory of a favorite destination while we wait to resume our travels (we hope) later … Continue reading →

Posted in Caribbean travel, Food and Wine, International, Nevis, Off-the-beaten-track, Travel | Tagged Benjamin Voisin, Caribbean, epicurean travel, food and wine, Gals Getaway, Javier Stanley, Maine, Margolis-Pineo, Montpelier Plantation, Narrows, Necee Regis, Nevis, New England, Nikolas Mantas, Poolside, Saint Kitts, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Swimmer, West Indies, winter getaways | 3 Comments

Sicilian Valentine

Posted on February 6, 2021 by Epicurious Travelers

How do you write about travel when you’re not traveling? We’re sequestered. Our wings are clipped. Definitely a fallow period. Here are a few memories of our favorite places until we continue our travels (we hope) later in 2021. Let’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Art and Culture, Chocolate, Food and Wine, International, Italian Travel, Sicily, Travel | Tagged Noto, Siracusa | 3 Comments

“P” is for Paris

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Epicurious Travelers

In this unsettled Time of Covid, I re-post this love letter to La Ville des Lumieres — the City of Light, Love and Art. Peonies Pompidou Pâtisserie Petits Bibelots Pique–nique Pouting a la moue Ponctualité Protest! Pont des Arts @$#%& … Continue reading →

Posted in Art and Culture, Food and Wine, French Travel, International, Paris, Travel | Tagged d'Orsay, epicurean travel, food and wine, France, hospitality, Left Bank, Margolis-Pineo, McCartney, Paris, Pernod, Pompidou, Prixe Fixe, Rive Gauche, Warhol, winter getaways | 2 Comments

Caccia di Blu!

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Epicurious Travelers

Caccia di Blu! How do you write about travel when you’re not traveling? We’re sequestered, our wings are clipped and we’re in “a fallow period.” Here are some of our favorite pieces while we wait to continue our travels (we … Continue reading →

Posted in Italian Travel | 3 Comments