Looking for a relaxing trip in France? Consider Burgundy. Known for its wine and its food, it’s a more laid back option than Paris. Stretching over 60kms, the Cote d’Or is divided into two regions: the Cote de Beaune and the Cote de Nuits, making it easy to tailor your visit to a weekend or…
There was something comforting about the red-awning hanging outside this Meatpacking institution. Busiest late nights, it was a welcome respite from the masses lined up to get into whatever the latest club was on a Saturday night. The crowd at Pastis tended to be more local. Those who didn’t need a scene. Just a place…
The obvious promotion of celebrity chefs, TV shows and food conglomerates has reached international proportions with festivals from Aspen to Barbados. Tickets cost upwards of hundreds of dollars, and that doesn’t include plane fare or hotel. Supposedly a portion goes to charity, but that’s questionable. Even smaller festivals, which focus on local ingredients and promote…
Maybe it’s the cooler weather. Maybe it’s the fact that chicken legs are $0.79/lb. Whatever the reason, coq au vin seemed like a good idea. But spending a full day making it did not. Traditional coq au vin uses a rooster or aging chicken. Today, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a rooster unless you live…
Portland may be known for its quirky ways, a focus on local food, food trucks, craft breweries, city wineries and inventive cocktails, but there’s more to do than eat and drink in this eco-conscious, dog and bike-friendly city. In a recent weekend visit to see a college friend, I didn’t even attempt to scratch the…
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