Planning a trip to Florida? If you consider yourself a “foodie”, you definitely want to visit St. Augustine. Florida’s new culinary capital, the best restaurants in St. Augustine excite guests with dishes influenced by Spain, France, Italy, Asia, Mexico, and the Caribbean—cultures that are an important part of St. Augustine’s rich history. Of all the […]
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 arguably the best ramen in the Orange County. 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 restaurant […]
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
The Essex is a unique culinary resort and spa in Burlington, Vermont, and where I learned to make the best French Onion Soup ever. 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 […]
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 […]
Pacific Wine and Food Festival, October 6-7 in Newport Beach
Southern California foodies and wine enthusiasts don’t want to miss the Pacific Sales Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Jaguar Land Rover, one of Southern California’s most intimate and highly-acclaimed food and wine events. Returning to the Newport Beach Civic Center for its fifth year on October 6th and 7th, 2018, this is your […]
Award-Winning Craft Beers at TAPS Brewery and Barrel Room
On August 29th, the brew team at TAPS Brewery & Barrel Room celebrated the very first batch of soon to be American Cream with a video posted on their Facebook page. “As it sits in the lauter tun while going through the sparging process, running hot water through the grain bed to create sweet wort. […]