Category Archives: Music

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

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

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 →

Posted in Food and Wine, Music, Travel | Tagged Club Chasse et Pesce, Esperanza Spalding, Francois Bourrassa, James Taylor, Jazz, Kelly Joe Phelps, Liza Minelli, Melody Gardot, Montreal, Montreal International Jazz Festival, Montreal Jazz Festival, Quebec, Seal, Sophie Hunger, Wayne Shorter, Ziggy Marley | 1 Comment

La Scala II

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Epicurious Travelers

Finally, I am inside La Scala. Had to get a special i.d. – a bit like struggling through homeland security. They still have my driver’s license, I may never see it again. Right now, I don’t care. Needless to say, … Continue reading →

Posted in Italian Travel, Music, Travel | Tagged L'Altra Meta del Cielo, La Scala, Milan, Vosco Rossi | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Food and Wine, Italian Travel, Music, Travel | Tagged Armani, Brera, Duomo, Fashion Week, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, La Scala, La Torre di Pisa, Milan, Navigli, Prada, Sofa, Vosco Rossi | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Food and Wine, Music, Travel | Tagged duck liver pate, french flavors | 3 Comments