Category Archives: Food and Wine

Savoring Maine’s “Top of the Crop”

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Epicurious Travelers

Ah, Portland. Our own little sustainable, all-season banquet. Although I detest the word “foodie,” Portland has developed an international reputation for outstanding farmed, fished and foraged fare. From foie gras gorge and tartare tours to Joe Ricchio’s legendary Deathmatch, Portland’s … Continue reading →

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Cambridge — Boston’s Left Bank

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Epicurious Travelers

Cambridge sits across the Charles River from Boston like a naughty and fascinating older sibling. Steeped in history, literature, and the spirit of the American Revolution, this leafy little city is home to two famous institutions of higher learning, Harvard … Continue reading →

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Montreal Jazz Sizzles at 33rd Festival June 28 to July 7, 2012

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Epicurious Travelers

Oh my. What an astonishing array of talent at the upcoming Montreal Jazz Festival 2012. From the pre-opening concert with warm and fuzzy folk icon James Taylor to a dazzling closing concert with beautiful Norah Jones – and headliners Seal, Liza … Continue reading →

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La Cucina della Memoria

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Epicurious Travelers

Let me describe Ponte Rosso, an old-fashioned trattoria in Milan’s Navigli neighborhood, a skinny spot with a cluster of tables and a dense, lengthy menu. A hybrid of authentic regional cuisine and simple home cooking, it is absolutely un-precious, and we enjoy every … Continue reading →

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Designing Milan

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Epicurious Travelers

I’m in one of my favorite cities, Milan, Italy, where it’s full-on spring and the fashion billboards are in bloom. The Milanese are still wearing black and gray, but the occasional jolt of yellow gloves or fuchsia shoes signals a … Continue reading →

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Artisan: You Can Go Home Again

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Epicurious Travelers

Connecticut is a long way to go for dinner, but it’s worth it to spend time with my favorite artist and human being – Veecha. “At the Art Students League in 1945, Will Barnet held up a mirror and insisted I … Continue reading →

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Broadway & Batali: 48 Hours

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Epicurious Travelers

This weekend we make a lollypop-shaped loop around Manhattan mostly in and around Hell’s Kitchen and the theatre district. Our wild ride includes a spectacular dip down the stick to the Flatiron District to check out Mario Batali’s latest venture. … Continue reading →

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Tuscan Travelers

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Epicurious Travelers

Today we take the long way home, poking along the Arno circling the south and east side of Florence to visit our friend Tom Müller in Diacetto-Pelago and see his nifty restoration of Santa Maria a Ferrano. A green, golden … Continue reading →

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Charmed in Cinque Terre

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Epicurious Travelers

Amore in Corniglia We’re here at the hilltop wedding of Deborah and Lorenzo who are as beautiful as they are exuberant, throwing fistfuls of candy from the church steps to guests and onlookers. The festivities last all day and well … Continue reading →

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Cultures of Desire

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Epicurious Travelers

 An Examination of Art and Food Over the next three consecutive Wednesdays at the Strand Theatre in Rockland, the Farnsworth Museum will present a special series on the interrelationship between food production/culinary history and paintings that depict food. Drawing on … Continue reading →

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