Archive for February, 2012
Peter’s Signature Dish Demo with Chicago’s Chef Christian Fantoni
Around the world there are a few dishes that keep Peter coming back to a restaurant and a city. Recently, Peter sampled Chef Christian Fantoni’s Butternut Squash Cappellacci and sent correspondent Jordan Whitley back to Chicago to see how to recreate this winter classic. Chef Christian Fantoni, the newly appointed executive chef at Filini restaurant [...]
The Travel Detective: Why U.S. Customs and Border Protection Needs to Change
The Obama administration is relaxing visa restrictions in an effort to attract more foreign visitors and boost the U.S. economy, but that is not enough. The Travel Detective lays out how U.S. Customs and Border Protection still needs to change in order for Obama’s plan to be successful. Every day people tell me about their [...]
Travel Tip: Historic Voluntourism
Think voluntourism can only mean working with kids or animals? Think again. There are some great ways to lend a helping hand and get a little history lesson along the way. There’s a very cool program in France where you can actually help preserve medieval architecture. La Sabranenque is a non-profit in Provence that teaches [...]
Ask Peter: Lisbon in a Day, Venice Restaurants & More
If you’re in the midst of planning your spring travel and want to know how to find the best food, how to avoid the rainy season, and how to have an authentic local experience, then it’s time to ask Peter. Every Saturday on Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio (click here to listen to the most recent [...]
Restaurant Spotlight―Chazz: A Bronx Original
Baltimore might not be the first city that comes to mind when you think of celebrity restaurants, but Donna M. Owens heads to Chazz Palminteri’s new spot to see why this native New Yorker chose Baltimore’s Harbor East neighborhood for his Chazz: A Bronx Original restaurant. On a crisp, yet sunny afternoon, Chazz Palminteri relaxes [...]
Travel Deals (Updated): Leap Into Savings!
Leap year comes just once every four years so take advantage of February’s extra day with these travel bargains. Extra Day Savings The Leap Year is an event worth celebrating at the Dolder Grand, Zurich’s 5-Star City Resort. Today is the last day to receive a complimentary overnight stay (according to the same booking criteria [...]
Travel Tip: Cruise Cancellation Rules
You’ve head the news reports of people getting sick on cruise ships. Want to know one of the major reasons? It’s the cruise industry’s draconian cancellation policies! Here’s what I mean. Most cruise lines have strict policies as to when you can cancel your trip without incurring a huge penalty. On Royal Caribbean, for example, [...]
Destin: Like a Local & Peter’s Top Five Waterfront Activities
Peter travels all over the world for Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio and now he wants to take you with him! Don’t just hear about what the locals are doing on air, experience it with the new Like a Local videos! Peter’s first stop: Destin, Florida! Remember to tune into Peter’s show on Saturday from 10am [...]
