Category Archives: Art and Culture

Musical Mélange: Montreal

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Epicurious Travelers

Lucky me. I’m just back from the 35th anniversary celebration at the Festival International de Jazz Montréal. As world-class talents Diana Krall, Pat Metheny, Tony Bennett and B.B. King agree,”It’s the best jazz festival in the world.” Oh, yes. Each … Continue reading →

Posted in Art and Culture, Canada, Festivals, Jazz Festival, Montreal, Music, Quebec, Travel | Tagged B.B. King, Daniel Lanois, Diana Krall, Diana Ross, Dianne reeves, Guy Belanger, Keith Jarrett, Michael Bublé, Nico Sarbanes, Pat Metheny, Rufus Wainwright, Sophie Hunger, Tony Bennett, trixie Whitley, Woodkid | Leave a comment

Montreal Night Life, Art & Cuisine – C’est Magnifique!

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Epicurious Travelers

Cool Cuisine While Jazz Fest takes over the Quartier des Spectacles in the downtown core and offers a diversity of food and drink, restaurants and eating opportunities abound in the sprawling festival site. Find everything from haute-cuisine by world-class chefs … Continue reading →

Posted in Art and Culture, Canada, Festivals, Food and Wine, International, Montreal, Music, Quebec, Travel | 1 Comment

Singin’ and Swingin’

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Epicurious Travelers

35th Montréal Jazz Festival June 26-July 6 Lucky me — I’m heading for the 35th Anniversary of the Festival International de Jazz Montréal June 26. Blues titan B.B. King says,”It’s the best jazz festival in the world,” and I agree. … Continue reading →

Posted in Art and Culture, Canada, Festivals, Food and Wine, Montreal, Music, Quebec, The Other Portland, Travel | Tagged Andres Menard, Esperanza Spalding, Leonard Cohen, Sophie Hunger, Wayne Shorter | 2 Comments

A Big Bite of Broadway

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Epicurious Travelers

Ah, New York. We’re meeting at Chelsea Market, a former biscuit factory with a hipster vibe. It’s now a food and shopping court, just this side of touristy. I head for Giovanni Rana pastificio for a spritz, the sparkly cocktail … Continue reading →

Posted in Art and Culture, Food and Wine, Music, Musicals, New York City, Theater, Travel | Tagged Birreria, Chelsea Market, Eataly, Giovanni Rana, Kefi, Manzo, Mario Batali, Martha Clarke, Otto, Pesce, Rocky Broadway | 1 Comment

Devouring New York: Let It Snow

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Epicurious Travelers

It’s a blizzard. Thousands of flights have been cancelled. We land in high winds and blowing snow as passengers applaud with relief. The white-knuckle cab ride from JFK into Manhattan is two hours of slushy gladiatorial combat. I arrive on … Continue reading →

Posted in Art and Culture, Food and Wine, Music, Musicals, New York City, Theater, Travel | Tagged Alessandra Ferri, Alexander McQueen, American Ballet Theatre, Babbo, Christopher Akerlind, Chrysler Building, Daniel Boulud, East Village, Esca, Frick Collection, Giovanni Rana, Givanno Rana, Il Pesce, Joe Bastianich, Macaron Parlour Patisserie, Mario Batali, MoMA, Relais & Châteaux, Upper East Side, West Village | 2 Comments

Drinking Dublin

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Epicurious Travelers

Take The Bus Ah, Dublin. We arrive before breakfast and head to midtown by express bus. After a brief dash along the raw and blustery River Liffey, we arrive at the central Spire, a towering 400 ft. silvery needle. Toddling … Continue reading →

Posted in Art and Culture, Dublin, International, Ireland, Theater, Travel | Tagged Best pub food, Christchurch, Dublin, Dublin MoMA, Guinness, Ireland, Irish Museum of Modern Art, James Joyce, Leo Burdock's, Little Museum of Dublin, Oscar Wilde, River Liffey, Samuel Beckett, Seamus Heaney, Smithwick | 3 Comments

Left Coast: The Other Portland

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Epicurious Travelers

The “other Portland.” Hip, indie and arty, Portland, Oregon, is a biking city straddling the twin banks of the Willamette River. This Northwest nirvana has more than enough natural beauty for outdoor buffs, plus more than its share of urban … Continue reading →

Posted in Art and Culture, Food and Wine, The Other Portland, Travel, West Coast | Tagged Asa Lovejoy, Francis Pettygrove, Museum of Contemporary Craft, Oregon, Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland, Portland Oregon, Willamette River | 1 Comment

La Dolce Vita II – Tasting Tuscany

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Epicurious Travelers

Cypresses twist up dark green against hot blue sky. It’s full-on summer and the sun shines maniacally over the legendary Tuscan Hills. We are ecstatic to be here. Rolling green provides the lull we are looking for and our tiny … Continue reading →

Posted in Art and Culture, Festivals, Food and Wine, International, Italian Travel, Music, Travel | Tagged Cinta Sinese, La Dolce Vita, Lucca, Sbarbacippola, Siena, Slow Food Siena, Spannocchia, Tuscany | 1 Comment

Batali, Bastianich & Baudelaire

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Epicurious Travelers

The New Orange Briefcase We are back in New York City for our annual art and tasting tour. My friend’s sturdy briefcase is a warm and sophisticated shade of orange which makes it easier than ever to follow him through … Continue reading →

Posted in Art and Culture, Food and Wine, New York City, Travel | Tagged Babbo, Caffe Lavazza, Eataly, Elizabeth Margolis-Pineo, epicurean travel, Il Pesce, Manzo, Metropolitan Museum, Pubic Theater, winter getaways | 3 Comments

Far Niente: Lake Como

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Epicurious Travelers

Once again I am on the lake honing my far niente skills. The days are overcast and a heavy mist softens the air. I relish the view at all hours here in Argegno, my little town. Days start dark and … Continue reading →

Posted in Art and Culture, Food and Wine, International, Italian Travel, Travel | Tagged Argegno, Carabinieri, Cernobbio, Como, Fiat, George Clooney, Giro D'Italia, Italian cuisine, Lake Como, Louboutin, Marco Bechi, Paolo Maggis, Prosecco, Slow Food, Slow Food Siena, Stilo, Vespa | 2 Comments