Category Archives: Travel

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 →

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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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Maestro

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Epicurious Travelers

Inspiration Prevails at Natalie’s in Camden I recently had the exquisite pleasure of dining at Natalie’s Restaurant, and meeting the new executive chef, Geoffroy Deconinck. Elegant and sophisticated Natalie’s has been winning awards and turning heads since 2007. Surrounded by … Continue reading →

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A Feast Grows in Brooklyn

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Epicurious Travelers

My brother Josh is one of my favorite people in the world. He directs the Gowanus Music Club in Brooklyn. This summer he was kind enough to share a small taste of his neighborhood’s vibrant food scene with me. The … Continue reading →

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Montreal State of Mind

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Epicurious Travelers

We arrive at the Montreal Jazz Festival for five blissed-out days and nights of music. The extraordinary lineup from June 24 to July 4 has something for all ages and musical genres – it’s a star-studded celebration. From morning performances for kids … Continue reading →

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