Food
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Bright Ideas Brewing at MoCA
Last Call at 7 PM in North Adams
By: - Jul 23rd, 2016It seems like a win win. Bright Ideas Brewing offers uniqely crafted beer, ale and root beer in a high concept industrial space on the Mass MoCA campus. On every level from eccnetric hours, to noise levels and a flub on food it's time to rethink the business plan.
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The Olana Summer Party
Olana '66: Fifty Years of Art & Style
By: - Jul 07th, 2016Fifty years ago, Olana was saved from the brink of destruction. The Olana Partnership is celebrating the past fifty years of art and style with a lawn party
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Glostah Chowdah
Charley’s vs. Causeway
By: - May 26th, 2016For the best chowder in New England head for Gloucester. But steer clear of the downtown and harbor tourist traps. Don't even bother with Rockport. Seek out the fringe lunch places like Charley's and Causeway where the locals belly up. It will take a bit of poking around to find them but it's worth the effort.
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Hudson-Berkshire Wine and Food Festival
Event staged May 28th & 29th
By: - May 25th, 2016This is the fourth year the Hudson-Berkshire Wine & Food Festival dominates the scene for the Memorial Day weekend. Enjoy the sun and warmth in a local setting with NY and Massachusetts vineyards and distillers products.
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Toutes Caves Ouvertes Festival
Wine from 21 Producers in Montpeyroux, Languedoc, France
By: - May 09th, 2016Languedoc is a large wine producing region in southern France. Each year, in the village of Montpeyroux, a wine festival takes place. Jugglers, musicians and locals flood the street for this daylong celebration.
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The World's Best Pizza
Gino Sorbillo In Naples Creates Sublime Pies
By: - Apr 03rd, 2016Since 1935, the Sorbillo family tradition of making Neapolitan pizza has followed the rules that guide pizza making for the pizza parlors in Naples. ‘Integrity to tradition’ is key.
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Gragnano in the Campania Region of Italy
Home of the World's Best Dried Pasta
By: - Mar 31st, 2016Gragnano's wide street was laid out to catch the sea breeze from the Adriatic to dry pasta. Exploring the incredible food of Italy.
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Wine and Food Festival of New Paltz
April 22nd to 24th at Mohonk Mountain House
By: - Mar 29th, 2016This is the third year of one of the best wine and food festivals on the Northeast. Over 700 wines will be poured, educational seminars will take place and chefs will entertain the audience. All at Mohonk Mountain House.
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Campania, Business and Tourist Hub of Europe
Think Italian Goods, Think Campania.
By: - Mar 28th, 2016Did you know that 40% of all Italian trains pass through Campania? It is the hub for overseas business, thanks to two ports, a large manufacturing community, numerous pasta factories and water buffalo mozzarella farms.
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Visiting Virginia Beach
A Seaside Vacation Destination
By: - Mar 04th, 2016The best way to see Virginia Beach is to stroll along the Boardwalk leisurely so as not to miss anything and to enjoy the oceanfront views. Along the way you will see statues, monuments and other photo ops while enjoying the sandy shore and exploring many shops.
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Jose Costa and O Pescador
Terceira Islands (Azores) Premier Restaurant
By: - Feb 11th, 2016On a recent visit to Tereceira Island in the Azores, we discovered an amazing, local, restaurant run by Jose Costa.
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Quinta Do Martelo, Terceira Islands, the Azores
Visit a Village Restored to Old World Charm
By: - Jan 25th, 2016Old world charm has been restored to Quinta Do Martelo by Gilberto Vieira and his staff of workers at this Terceira Island gem. A four star restaurant serving organic food, all grown on the farm, highlights dishes from a bygone era. The guesthouse rooms evoke a different era.
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Visiting Ogunquit Maine
Number One Beach Town in New England
By: - Jan 19th, 2016Yankee Magazine just named Ogunquit #1 of 25 Best Beach Towns in New England. It was tops in picturesque quality, shopping, accessibility, natural life and many more assets.
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Sailing from Boston to Montreal
Holland America's Luxury Cruise
By: - Jan 15th, 2016Much of a cruise is predictable and then there are those surprises that catch you off-guard. As I was literally running through the gift shop area to get to my next activity, a lovely young lady stopped me and encouraged me to put my name in the bowl for a watch prize that was about to happen. Lo and behold, my name was called and I won the men's watch
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Oyster Monday at Grand Central Oyster Bar
Not Exactly, Red Grouper and Wine Complete the Meal
By: - Jan 12th, 2016Some days I think more about food than others. Today was one of those days. Oysters were on my mind. A bell went off in my head and said, "Well if you want oysters, there is no better place in Manhattan than the Grand Central Oyster Bar".
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Lobster Thermidor for British Christmas
Made Me Green with Envy
By: - Dec 26th, 2015Britain's Jane Baker was among the artists living near South Station back in the day. She was an incredible fashion designer. Jane created a complete set of outfits to go on a cruise with the legendary Oona Tropicana who was rumored to be mobbed up. During a recent holiday chin wag she revealed that she served lobster thermidor to her extended family for Christmas. That made me bonkers with envy.
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From Syria to Sonoma
The Voyages of Elias Hanna
By: - Nov 05th, 2015Elias Hanna moved from Syria to America to further his education. Eventually, he was awarded a medical doctor degree and practiced during the Viet Nam war era. He never forgot the principles and values he grew up with, one being farming. This is the story of what evolved.
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Daniel Toral Wins 6th Annual Sommelier Slam
Ten Competitors, One winner
By: - Nov 01st, 2015It was fierce competition at the Brooklyn Expo Center in Greenpoint,Brooklyn, where the sixth annual sommelier slam competition took place. The contestants had to know wine theory, master wine pairings and then sell their pairings to the jurors.
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Gravy
Dinner in Naples with Paulie Walnuts
By: - Oct 06th, 2015Pasta made with the ink of octopus or squid served with tiny clams is a great Italian delicacy. But not to Paulie Walnuts in Naples during an episode of the Sopranos.
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Rastas in P'Town
Taste of Home Cooking
By: - Oct 02nd, 2015With seasonal work visas the Jamaicans staff Provincetown restaurants and motels. For a good meal that reminds them of home there is takeout at the colorful food shack on Shankpainter road. The goat curry stew we tried was simply divine.
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Newport Wine and Food Festival
Historical Newport Hosts New England's Finest Event
By: - Sep 24th, 2015Newport, Rhode Island and the Mansions of Newport host New England's premier wine and food festival this weekend. Celebrity hosts, Martha Stewart ,Jacques Pepin, as well as Jacques Torres are just a few of the star filled foodie lineup. Over 400 wines will be poured this weekend, as well as two dozen top restaurants that will serve their specialties.
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'A Second Helping of Life'
A Benefit with a Cause
By: - Sep 24th, 2015Helping to defeat breast and ovarian cancer is the goal of many persons and organizations in the world. The bond and urgency to defeat this disease that affects over 320,000 new patients yearly is universal.
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Big E (Eastern Stats Exposition) in West Springfield
Fun from September 18th through October 4th
By: - Sep 18th, 2015The Big E runs for 17 days, September 18 through October 4th, at its permanent location, the fairgrounds in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The fair is open from 8am to 10pm daily. The carnival midway hours are from 10am to 11pm. Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for children 6-12 years old.
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Tanglewood Wine & Food Classic 2015
Packed House Under the Hawthorne Tent
By: - Aug 18th, 2015The Berkshires' premier wine & food festival was a hit to the 1,000 plus patrons who wined and dined on local food and international wine.
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Exploring Mexican Cuisine
Vallarta Food Tours
By: - Aug 14th, 2015In addition to the Pitallal neighborhood tour, Vallarta Food Tours offers a day tour that explores Puerto Vallarta’s centro and old town neighborhoods, with sampling of mole enchiladas, traditional ceviche tostadas, tacos from an authentic taco stand, traditional drinks, and regional candies.
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