Category: Foodie Finds
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Getaway to Fort Lauderdale via Albany’s JetBlue
OK: It had to happen eventually. It was only a matter of time before our freakishly warm winter weather would return to its normally frigid temperature. Fortunately, though, we still have quick getaways to warmer climates. Last month, I was invited by jetBlue to take its first nonstop trip from Albany, New York to Fort Lauderdale. The relatively short and inexpensive flight was…
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No-Tipping NYC Restaurants
Chris Crowley of Grub Street has a list of many of the NYC restaurants that presently have a no-tipping policy. Be forewarned though: Many of these restaurants have significantly raised their prices or added an “administrative fee” to accommodate this new policy. Click HERE read the whole article and here’s the list: Bruno Chef’s Table at…
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Nantucket: More Than its Rich Whaling Heritage
Ron Howard’s new film, In the Heart of the Sea , premieres this holiday season on December 11, 2016. Set in Nantucket and starring Chris Hemsworth, the film retells the fate of the crew of the whale ship, the Essex. This true story also provided the inspiration for Herman Melville’s classic, Moby Dick. The movie is based upon Nathaniel Philbrick’s book…
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How to Save On NYC’s Not So Cheap Meals
With all of its amazing restaurants, NYC can be a Foodie’s Heaven on Earth. But none of us want to take out a loan to pay for the check that comes right after our great experience. Grub Street offers several tips on how to eat well but cheaply including: 1. Eat Breakfast, 2. Create a Vegivore Menu for…
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Foodie Alert: Zagat NYC’s Best Hidden Gems Near Times Square
Zagat says that its editors have provided a list for what they believe to be hidden restaurant gems in the NYC Times Square area. They are: 1. Sushi Zen 2. Toloache 3. Sake Bar Hagi 4. BXL Cafe 5. City Kitchen 6. The Little Beet Table, and 7. Rum House Click HERE to read…
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Foodie Alert: USA Comes in Second in Bocuse d’Or International Competition
Congratulations to Team USA for winning the Silver in this year’s Bocuse d’Or competition. Team Norway won the Gold and Team Sweden won the Bronze in this international culinary competition that takes place every other year in Lyon, France. Team USA consisted of: PRESIDENT: Thomas KELLER, CANDIDATE: Philip TESSIER, COACH: Gavin KAYSEN, and COMMIS: Skylar STOVER To learn more…
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Trip to Iceland: Magical Land of Fire and Ice
Last November I celebrated my birthday and, as you can probably guess, I’m probably one of the easier people to find a present for. Whether it’s something right around the corner or a thousand miles away, my family and friends all know that I love the gift of some form of travel experience. This…
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Foodie Alert: Thanksgiving Dishes Around the Country
Are you all set for your Thanksgiving dinner? Are you making something that you feel is traditional to the region you live in? Check out Sam Sifton’s interesting article that provides the recipes of 50 dishes that were found to reflect the people and the ingredients, the history and future of each of our…
Travel Gal Kim Swidler 