Category: Foodie Finds
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Foodie Alert: San Francisco’s New Chinese Emporium – China Live
San Francisco Tourism wants us to know about its new Chinese emporium, China Live. They say that it’s a huge, multi-faceted experience that people often refer to as the Chinese version of Mario Batali’s Eataly in NYC. Here’s more of what they say: What Is China Live? A lot of big food halls get compared to Eataly.…
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NYC Cooking Tips: Steak and Lobster advice from Michael Jordan’s Executive Chef
Last Sunday my daughter and I enjoyed dining at Michael Jordan’s the Steak House NYC in Grand Central Terminal. MJ’s Executive Chef Cenobio Canalizo gave me some great tips on both grilling steak and choosing a lobster: How to Grill the Perfect Steak Start with High Heat…. Steak cooks best quickly over high heat,…
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NYC Foodie Alert: Grand Dining at Grand Central’s Michael Jordan’s
With rail construction now going on at NYC’s Pennsylvania Station, travelers have been warned that there may be Amtrak delays until September 1, 2017. I’ve taken Amtrak a few times during this time period which has now been referred to as the “Summer of Hell.” I don’t want to jinx it, but so far so good. And something that…
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Foodie Bliss at Bahamas’ Graycliff
Last month’s long weekend getaway to the Bahamas proved to a great experience. During our stay at the Warwick Paradise Island Bahamas, Robert and I could relax by the pool or we could take advantage of this resort’s various activities. These included nightly music, nature walks, and yoga classes by the harbor. We’d also had the chance to…
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Exploring Nassau’s Art and History
Last month, Robert and I traveled to the Bahamas for an extended weekend. This was a short haul designed to recharge our batteries, and our stay at the Warwick Paradise Island-Bahamas definitely fulfilled our needs. With a flash of our purple wristbands at this adults-only, all-inclusive resort, we could rest by the water and enjoy activities as well as entertainment. We…
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Road Scholar: Exploring Seattle
I had a great time last month participating in Road Scholar’s tour, Hands-On Glass in Chihuly’s Seattle. However, one of the nice things about Road Scholar tours is that, although there’s so much to see and do, it’s also fine to go off and explore on your own. So while the rest of my group was having what…
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Florida: Naples Botanical Garden and The Local
Robert and I had a wonderful time celebrating his birthday in Naples and Marco Island. Great travel experiences must eventually come to an end, but we were so sorry when it was finally time to check out of our beautiful accommodations at the Edgewater Beach Hotel. Naples Botanical Garden: We decided to make the most of our last few hours…
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Naples and Marco Island, FL: Farmers’ Market, Dolphin Excursion and the Marriott
After a nice breakfast at Naples’ Edgewater Beach Hotel, my husband Robert and I made the 10 minute or so drive back to Third Street for the city’s popular Farmers’ Market. As mentioned before, Naples is a very, very affluent city so on the way we traveled by one beautifully decorated luxury home after another. …
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Fun and Sun in Naples, Florida
After a great start to our Naples, Florida vacation at the Edgewater Beach Hotel, we woke up the next morning to see that the waters from the Gulf of Mexico had ebbed to reveal a series of sand bars. So before breakfast we had fun exploring those areas along the white sanded beach to find birds, as…
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Naples, FL: Romantic Paradise at the Edgewater Beach Hotel
My husband Robert’s birthday was last month, and I wanted to take him on a short vacation to celebrate this special occasion. Travel Wish List: This was December so we wanted to stay at a beautiful hotel in a warm destination that was relatively easy to travel to from the New York Capital District region. We also wished to…
Travel Gal Kim Swidler 