Category Archives: Travel

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

Symphonic Dining

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Epicurious Travelers

Natalie’s at Camden Harbour Inn was honored Saturday with Diners’ Choice Top 100 Best Restaurants in America Award. The OpenTable Top 100 Award is based on five million reviews of 19,000 restaurants, nationwide – wow. The celebratory luncheon created by … Continue reading →

Posted in Farm-to-Table, Food and Wine, Maine Travel, New England Travel, Sustainable Travel, Travel | Tagged Bouloud, Camden Harbour Inn, Daniel, Eleven Madison Park, French Laundry, Le Bernardin, Local sourcing, Midcoast Maine, Natalie's, OpenTable, Relais & Châteaux, The Girl and the Goat | Leave a comment

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

Eating New York: Love In Bloom

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Epicurious Travelers

Early fall in the Big Apple includes the wedding celebration of dear friends Jon and Darryl. The happy couple graciously hosts our gaggle at Taboon in Hell’s Kitchen. I savor their signature stuffed bread with feta and oregano, delicious. The grooms … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and Wine, New York City, Travel | Tagged Chinese cuisine, Dumpling, Left bank Books, Maine, New York City, NoMad, Red Farm, Taboon, Vebjorn Sand, Washington Square Park, West Village | Leave a comment

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

Flavors of Maine: Farm to Table

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Epicurious Travelers

© Exploring Maine: Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram 2013 In an episode of “Portlandia,” a diner asks, “Is the chicken local?” The server assures him that “Colin” was raised on “a woodland diet of sheep’s milk, soy and … Continue reading →

Posted in Farm-to-Table, Food and Wine, Maine Travel, New England Travel, Sustainable Travel, Travel | Tagged Camden Harbour Inn, Earth at Hidden Pond, Inn By The Sea, Natalie's, Sea Glass | 1 Comment

Retro Roaming: The Green Side of the Road

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Epicurious Travelers

© Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram If you’re interested in a nostalgia-fueled vacation, Maine is the place to be. If, like me, you like a little green with your getaway, rediscover classic comfort at these old-time, recycled retreats. … Continue reading →

Posted in Maine Travel, New England Travel, Retro-Travel, Sustainable Travel, Travel | Tagged Birchwood Motel, Cape Porpoise, Cottages on Cabot Cove, Eco-travel, Kennebunkport, Lincolnville, Lodge on the Cove, Margolis-Pineo, Vintage Maine Vacations | 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