Eat, Drink, Repeat. Orange County Restaurant Week is back and better than ever — and it only happens once a year, so get ready for 7 days of dining out! The week-long culinary event is an excellent time to expand your dining repertoire, try new places, or revisit old favorites. Want a romantic spot? A […]
How To Celebrate Chinese New Year 2019: Year of the Pig #ChineseNewYear
Chinese New Year 2019 marks the Year of the Pig — a year that, according to Chinese astrology, will be filled with fortune and luck; a great year to make money, and a good year to invest! 2019 is going to be full of joy, a year of friendship and love for all the zodiac signs; […]
St. Augustine: Florida’s Hot Spot for Gourmands and Foodies
When you mention traveling to Florida, most people immediately think of beach cities such as Miami Beach, Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale; the Everglades, manatees and alligators; Jimmy Buffett and Ernest Hemingway’s Key West; and the home of Mickey Mouse, Walt Disney World. With more and more travelers choosing a destination based on its food […]
Authentic St. Augustine Minorcan Clam Chowder
As the oldest continuous European settlement in the United States, St. Augustine, Florida is a culturally diverse city with a storied history and a “melting pot” of cuisines. At the top of your must-eat list when visiting America’s Most Photogenic City™ is Minorcan Chowder and St. Augustine Fried Shrimp. With more than 450 years of […]
Whale Watching in the San Juan Islands
There’s been a lot of recent confusion about whale watching in the San Juan Islands and Washington State waters. Here’s what’s happening in the San Juan Islands. It’s a complicated issue, and the San Juan Island Visitor’s Bureau is happy to answer questions and provide clarification. Most importantly, government and industry are working together to […]
Best Ramen in Orange County: HiroNori Craft Ramen
Foodie alert! A must-eat in Orange County, HiroNori Craft Ramen has achieved near cult status and is arguably the best ramen restaurant in the OC. Since their opening in mid-2017, it was evident that HiroNori Craft Ramen possessed hardcore ramen noodle shop game. Located in the same center as TRADE food hall and acclaimed sushi […]
21c Museum Hotels: 8 Degrees of Artistic Expression
The story of 21c Museum Hotels began over a decade ago in Louisville, Kentucky with natives Laura Lee Brown and Steve Wilson’s desire to launch a business that would contribute to the revitalization of downtown Louisville. Their path was illuminated when they realized that the boutique hotel they envisioned would also provide a platform for […]
Learning About Sustainability: A Day At Shelburne Farms in Vermont
One of the absolutes of travel is that it is the best form of education and, at Vermont’s Shelburne Farms, guests and visitors are immersed in the land and all that it does to sustain our existence. Young and old alike learn about agriculture, animal husbandry, sustainability, and stewardship in the pastoral surroundings of historic Shelburne Farms. […]
Cooking Academy: the Best French Onion Soup at The Essex, Vermont’s Culinary Resort and Spa
Color me curious when I heard about The Essex, Vermont’s Culinary Resort & Spa in Burlington. This unique hotel restored the vestiges of a former culinary school and combines cooking classes led by trained chefs with culinary-themed guest rooms, gorgeous grounds, and a luxurious spa for a relaxing and memorable New England travel experience that […]
Olea, Blind Rabbit, and Arc: Big Winners at the 2018 Golden Foodie Awards
The Golden Foodie Awards are a “People’s Choice” Food Award created by Pamela Waitt, President of the Orange County Restaurant Association, to honor extraordinary culinary talent in Orange County. The Golden Foodies Awards launched in 2012 and harnesses the collective power of Orange County’s food-loving community to recognize local excellence and celebrate with an extravagant red […]