Ask any self-professed foodie to list the top festivals on the culinary scene. The answer is sure to include the Pebble Beach Food and Wine Festival. Not only is this iconic location, Pebble Beach, a crowd pleaser, but the breadth and depth of culinary and viticulture mastery offered–showcased for three nights and four days–is staggering. […]
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High on many bucket lists is a trip to Napa Valley, the much-heralded mecca of the premium U.S. wine production industry. Even after deciding to make this trip, there are a myriad of choices that make the planning a daunting task. Questions abound: when to go, where to stay, where to eat and where to sip
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One of the great pleasures of visiting Hong Kong is exploring the ever-expanding food scene. One of the great dilemmas is where to begin, how to choose, what to try. From the fast disappearing traditional street restaurants–only 27 remaining–to the myriad local eateries, to the Michelin-starred restaurants, the selection is overwhelming. Photo by Michael Reiss
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In a great food city like Chicago, great restaurants are a dime a dozen. New eateries open almost daily, and a hotel restaurant can easily be overlooked. This is not the case however with Café des Architectes, located at the Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile Hotel. The eatery offers internationally inspired cuisine with local farm-to-table produce, all
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While Paris may be the City of Lights, Bordeaux is the city of wine. While many dream of visiting Paris, Bordeaux has received new awards every year. After being voted “Best European Destination 2015” and taking the number two spot in the New York Times “Cities to Visit in 2016 List,” Bordeaux is the Lonely Planet guide’s “Top Pick for 2017” and
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