Articles for ‘Food & Wine’ Category
Tuesday, November 29th, 2011
The poinsettia was imported to the U.S. by Charlestonian Dr. Charles Poinsett. Credit: Charleston Area CVB, ExploreCharleston.com.
By Blane Bachelor
Temperatures may be getting colder, but there’s never been a hotter time to visit Charleston. Home to an exploding culinary scene, this southern belle is also abuzz with its recent ranking as Top U.S. City in 2011 by Condé Nast Traveler readers. See what all the excitement is about this holiday season, when the city gets into the spirit with its popular boat parade, Lowcountry shopping and elegant progressive dinners. (Bonus: Some Charleston hotels feature packages with jolly good extras like carriage rides and hot cocoa.) (more…)
Tags: Hotels
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Friday, November 18th, 2011
Lone Star after dark: Austin, Texas is offering new venues, restaurants and hotels. Photo: Daniel Mayer
By Mark Chesnut
Considering that Austin is the Texas state capital as well as a major hub for higher education, it’s no surprise that there is always something new to discover when it comes to dining, entertainment, hotels and meeting venues. (more…)
Tags: Family vacation
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Thursday, November 17th, 2011
Decisions, decisions: A selection of fryer-fresh malasadas from Leonard’s Bakery in Honolulu. Credit: _e.t.
By Amy Drew Thompson
Sure, you can sample pork and poi at whichever of the Honolulu hotels you choose as your base in Oahu exploration. Maybe you’ll even spring for some of the city’s best fine dining at the five-star Halekulani‘s upscale Orchids, Beachhouse at the Moana Surfrider A Westin Resort and Spa, or while absorbing the Pacific panoramas at the Kahala Hotel & Resort. But if you want to eat like a real Hawaiian, press your palate past pineapple and macadamias and try some of the more adventurous fare – everything is delicious. Or as the locals say, “Ono!” (more…)
Tags: Hawaii hotels, Honolulu hotels
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Wednesday, November 16th, 2011
The Tampa Taco Bus serves authentic Mexican fare, vegan and gluten-free options. Credit: amanderson2.
By Amy Drew Thompson
The Lime Truck recently took home the honors (and the cash) in the latest season of Food Network’s hit “The Great Food Truck Race,” and cities across the nation have been granting licenses to grill on-the-go. Tampa is no exception. Its recent “Food Truck Fiesta” drew some 3,000 would-be gourmands, a turnout that so impressed city officials it’s gone monthly. Guests at Tampa hotels who aren’t around for the event (held the first Wednesday of every month in Lykes Gaslight Square Park) need not worry, as the most mouthwatering mobile diners are out every day serving up seriously fashionable foodie fare. (more…)
Tags: Beach Vacation, Tampa hotels
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Thursday, October 13th, 2011
Taste trotting: Savor a global menu of wine and food at the 2011 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.
By Jill E. Cooper
Call me a nerd, but I like to learn something new while I’m on vacation. It’s back-to-school season, so why not do something educational on your next trip? I’m not talking about tackling differential equations here. I’m talking about a subject we can all sink our teeth into – extraordinary gourmet food! Walt Disney World recently launched its 16th annual International Food & Wine Festival in its second oldest Florida theme park, Epcot, through Nov. 13. To truly savor the experience, be thirsty and hungry. In addition to all the delicious, exotic, tapas-sized treats and more than 300 wines from around the world, visitors can also sample cooking classes and seminars that may just make them the envy of their foodie friends. (more…)
Tags: Disney vacations, Epcot
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Thursday, September 29th, 2011
San Diego promises a fall bounty, from San Diego Restaurant Week to the Little Italy Festa.
By Francesca Pardo
Now that May gray, June gloom and August shade are over, fall is my favorite time of the year in San Diego. The weather is ideal, the water is warm, the evenings are cool and hotel rates go down. Along with these ideal conditions are a few great things to do while visiting this idyllic city. (more…)
Tags: San Diego vacation
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Thursday, September 8th, 2011
Catch of the day: Grille 700 at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront
By Mark Chesnut
Whether it’s the highest-priced haute creation or home cooking, the United States is chock full of regional cuisine to delight the senses. And with a bit of research, you can easily enjoy mouthwatering dishes that represent the best of any destination, without stepping foot outside your hotel. Here are a few ideas to get your juices flowing. (more…)
Tags: Hotels
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Monday, August 29th, 2011
The Big Easy: Send your taste buds on a mission through downtown New Orleans. Credit: vxls.
By Vince Font
People with a passion for seafood are usually willing to travel far to get it. And if your destination is New Orleans, you’ll probably put yourself up in any available New Orleans hotel just to be within easy reach. Whet your appetite: The weekend of Sept. 9-11 marks the fifth annual New Orleans Seafood Festival — a culinary extravaganza in a city already renowned for its taste-bud appeal. Here’s a sampling from the virtual platter. (more…)
Tags: New Orleans vacation
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Tuesday, August 16th, 2011
Cameras required: Surreal sands of Sleeping Bear Dunes. Credit: Harry Dillon
By Kristin Dillon
With its Great Lakes, Motor City and world’s longest suspension bridge (talk to the mitten, Golden Gate) there’s plenty of pixel-perfect scenery on a summer vacation in Michigan. Cherry pick your way through Traverse City, indulge your sweet tooth on Mackinac Island, and cruise Woodward Avenue in downtown Detroit. And here’s even more incentive for booking your Michigan vacation by Aug. 21: (more…)
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Friday, June 10th, 2011
Bienville House Hotel's manor-style eatery achieves old-world-meets-contemporary sophistication.
By Nancy LaFever
Who can visit New Orlean’s French Quarter and not think of fabulous food? If you’re looking for New Orleans hotels in the Quarter that not only exudes ambiance but has a great restaurant worth staying in for, here are three that will surpass even your high standards. (more…)
Tags: New Orleans, New Orleans hotels
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