Epicurious California

Biggest Farmer’s Market I’ve ever seen! Our latest epicurious trip to California brought us to the Sunday San Rafael Farmers Market, with over 200 local farmers, specialty food purveyors and artisans celebrating a vibrant local food scene.

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Epicurious Portland, Maine

My Little Epicurious History

My Little Town

Lucky me. I landed in Portland, Maine, overlooking beautiful Casco Bay. Brick wharf buildings and cobblestone streets line our gritty working waterfront. The historic Old Port and downtown Arts District make for a vibrant and incomparable dining scene. The new green markets, CSAs and local food movement are growing in strength and popularity. Even for long-time residents like me, Portland can still delight and astonish.

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Epicurious Old Quebec

Auberge Saint-Antoine

Canada’s most festive city is easily navigated with parks, public markets, first-class restaurants and celebrations throughout the year.

Auberge St-Antoine is a lovely boutique hotel on the riverfront in the heart of Old Québec in a historic wharf district built in the 17th century. The eclectic shops and cafes of Rue St-Paul are less than 300 yards away. Contemporary comforts in rooms and suites include goose-down duvets, large work desks and heated bathroom floors.

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