Category Archives: Festivals

The Mighty North Atlantic Blues Fest

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Epicurious Travelers

Fresh from my blues-immersion at the Montreal Jazz Fest, I head to picturesque Rockland for the most righteous blues event on the East Coast, the North Atlantic Blues Festival. The annual two-day event takes place at the public landing overlooking … Continue reading →

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Brunch, Booze & Blues: Montreal 2015

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Epicurious Travelers

“Une brunch sans alcool n’est rien d’autre qu’un triste dejeuner tardif.” Translation: A brunch without booze is just a sad, late breakfast. We’re in Montreal for the 36th annual Jazz Festival and deliriously happy. Fresh from Paris, my French is in … Continue reading →

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Montreal Jazz: Biggest and Best

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Epicurious Travelers

World-Class Rendezvous Lucky me: I’m heading for the 36th edition of the world’s largest jazz festival, the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal. Celebrating a passion for music for over three decades, North America’s French-speaking metropolis annually welcomes fans to … Continue reading →

Posted in Art and Culture, Canada, Festivals, Food and Wine, International, Jazz Festival, Montreal, Music, Quebec, Sustainable Travel, Travel | Tagged B-52s., B.B. King, Elizabeth Margolis-Pineo, food and wine, hospitality, Hotel Intercontinental, Jamie Cullum, Jazz Festival, Montreal, Wayne Shorter, Wynton Marsalis | Leave a comment

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 →

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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 →

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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

Eating The Polar Vortex

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Epicurious Travelers

Alas. With a wastebasket full of canceled flights and snow piled higher than Marge Simpson’s hair, it’s clear I am not going to make it to this year’s winter Carnaval de Québec. I decide to stage my own damn carnaval and … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, Festivals, Food and Wine, International, Quebec | Tagged Au Pied De Couchon, Bonhomie, Bonhomme, Caribou cocktail, Carnaval de Québec, Jack Daniels, maple syrup, Montreal, Quebec Winter Carnival, Sugar Pie, Tarte au Sucre, Tourtiere | 3 Comments

Top of the Crop: Harvest on the Harbor

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Epicurious Travelers

Chef vs. Chef: Natalie’s Top Chefs Compete for Maine Lobster Chef of the Year Oh boy. Two “top chefs” from the same awesome kitchen, Natalie’s at Camden Harbour Inn, will compete for Maine Lobster Chef of the Year at Harvest … Continue reading →

Posted in Farm-to-Table, Festivals, Food and Wine, Maine Travel, New England Travel, Sustainable Travel, Travel | Tagged Farm-to-table, Harvest, Maine, Portland | Leave a 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

Montréal – Saveur et Savoir

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Epicurious Travelers

Native Flavor Food is a great way to explore the diversity of any city, and in Montreal, a great place to start is Jean Talon Market in Little Italy. A former bus … Continue reading →

Posted in Art and Culture, Festivals, Food and Wine, International, Montreal, Music, Travel | Tagged Aretha Franklin, Chocolatiere Grandbois, Jean Talon Market, Leonard Cohen, Schwartz's Deli, Sophie Hunger, St-Viateur, Stevie Wonder | 1 Comment