Archive for Category: "Culinary Travel"
Free and Affordable Foodie Experiences in the Napa Valley
Springtime in Napa is a different world from the high tourist seasons of summer and fall. The once-lush grapevines are stripped down to their branches and gardens are just beginning to sprout. The high stress and round-the-clock operation of crush season give way to a quieter, more serene atmosphere. Touring the Napa Valley in spring [...]
Travel Tip: Drop-In Cooking Class
It’s easy to convince food lovers to take a culinary vacation. But for those of you who don’t want to dedicate an entire trip to food, there are some options that are much shorter—and that are just as sweet. The Culinary Institute of America in Napa is known for its weeklong cooking and wine classes. [...]
El Salvador: Five Days in ‘The 30-Minute Country’
Most of the American tourist dollars going to Central America often end up in Costa Rica, where coffee junkies and surfing students like to hang out. But many of Costa Rica’s neighbors offer some of the same experiences for a fraction of the price – and it’s also more likely that you’ll be the only [...]
Exploring Ireland’s ‘Wild West’: Galway, Connemara and Inis Mór
Many a visitor heads home from Ireland after sampling the sights—and the Guinness—in Dublin, Kerry and Cork. Ask the Irish though and they will tell you not to miss West coast: the Celtic culture of Galway city, the romantic moors of Connemara, the fierce cliffs of the Aran isles. In honor of the Gathering and [...]
Top 10 Things to Do in Winter in Montreal
Every winter, Montreal tops our list for the best place to find winter value. This year was no exception, but there is more to draw travelers than hotel discounts. From Swedish baths to famous restaurants and the annual Montreal en Lumiere festival, Dena Roché shares her top 10 finds for weathering the cold in Montreal. [...]
Signature Dish: The National’s “Ugly Burger”
This week, the Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show comes to you from The Benjamin hotel in New York, whose restaurant, The National, boasts a signature dish called the Ugly Burger. With a name like that, there’s always a good back story. When The National Bar and Dining Rooms was reviewed by The New York Times in [...]
Slideshow: 4 Family-Friendly Foodie Factory Tours
If there’s one thing that foodies really enjoy, it’s seeing their favorite treats come straight from the source. And if there’s one thing kids love, it’s free chocolate. Cully Schneider rounds up five food-factory favorites across the U.S. for a fun, family-friendly spring-break experience. Jelly Belly Candy Factory Brought to you by the folks who [...]
Beyond the Super Bowl: 7 Local New Orleans Hot Spots
The spotlight is in New Orleans this weekend, but the city has more to offer than the Super Bowl or the upcoming Mardi Gras celebrations. Beyond beads and football, here are seven lesser-known experiences. To learn more about Peter’s Picks in New Orleans pick up a copy of Peter’s and Michelin’s Like a Local guide. [...]
