Dec 22, 2011

(December 19, 2011) – Northern Germany’s top chefs in Berlin and Hamburg continue to rack up Michelin stars, firmly establishing the two cities at the top of the country’s gourmet food chain. Their young, inventive and creative chefs have solidified the trend toward a modernized, German cuisine with local recipes and strong regional influences. Both Berlin

Nov 27, 2011

(Edinburgh, Scotland, November 2011) – Connoisseurs Scotland’s Boath House invites food enthusiasts to join Chef Charlie Lockley, Scottish Chef of the Year 2010, for an exclusive three-day foraging course that delves into the culinary secrets behind the Georgian mansion’s Michelin star and 4AA rosettes.  Guests spend the first day exploring Boath

Oct 14, 2011

Gebhard Schachermayer, Executive Director of Vila Joya in Albufeira – Guia, in the Algarve region of Portugal, proudly announces the illustrious chef line-up for PORTUGAL’S 6TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL GOURMET FESTIVAL, organized by Mr. Schachermayer and event sponsors Nespresso-Portugal, BMW-Portugal, Hugo Boss, G.H. Mumm Champagne and Vista Alegre.  The

Oct 6, 2011

The first thing I noticed walking into the original Din Tai Fung was the kitchen to the right, with table after table of kitchen help preparing tray upon tray of xiaolongbao—literally a ‘small steamer dumpling’.   The heat and humidity in the kitchen matched the weather outside and I wasn’t sure this was such a great idea. But after walking up to

Aug 12, 2011

Riviera Maya, Mexico (August 11, 2011) — Grand Velas Resorts invite travelers to indulge their taste buds with new culinary-themed package offerings in Riviera Maya and Riviera Nayarit. In addition to the resort’s “Beyond All-Inclusive, Beyond All Compare” plan, the culinary hotel packages feature international cuisine and wines, cooking classes and

Jul 25, 2011

Belize City, Belize, July 21, 2011 — For years, culinary travel has been a growing trend and now, with the launch of Belize’s new culinary campaign, Savor Belize, foodies can not only explore unique cuisine offered throughout this destination, but they can learn what makes the fare so different from other Central American and Caribbean countries. In

Jul 13, 2011

Miami, Fl., July 13, 2011 – Whether you are passionate about gourmet food and drinks, an amateur cook or professional in the industry; you are invited to Panama City from September 1 to 3. In those three days, the capital of Panama will host the international expo Panama Gastronomica 2011, a world-class event where the most important food and drinks in the

Jun 30, 2011

Cancun, Mexico (June 28, 2011) - Food and wine lovers from all over can mark their calendars as the countdown to the First Annual Cancun-Riviera Maya Wine & Food Festival has begun.  Bringing national and international affluent consumers to one of the most visited and picturesque destinations in the world, the inaugural event will take place March 15

Jun 22, 2011

I recently visited Puerto Vallarta during their famed Restaurant Week, when the best restaurants in the area offer temporarily discounted tasting menus for up to 50% off. The 17-day festival (held every year from May 15-31) just ended, but the beautiful Mexican beach town still makes for an incredible culinary destination—even without the discounts. Here

Apr 24, 2011

All of Italy has delicious cuisine, but food addicts swear the heart and soul of the best cooking and eating is in the north. But is it true? I needed to know. I started my quest for the best food in northern Italy with a trip to Venice. I discovered that it’s possible to find bad food in Venice, but not if you take a class with Enrica Rocca (

Apr 20, 2011

I began my last day in Riga, Latvia, looking for a perfect cup of coffee. More importantly, I was looking for the perfect café. While I had consumed copious amounts of coffee during my travels through the country with friends both old and new, I needed a solo day at an inspirational café along with my journal to complete my trip. The beer gardens in the Old

Mar 22, 2011

March, 2011 — Even the likes of Food Network superstars such as Mario Batali and Emeril Lagasse would be spoiled for choices in the gastronomic hot spot of West Sweden. Gothenburg,Sweden’s number two city and a popular European weekend escape, tops the regional list. But nearby provinces have a sustainable edge. For more than a decade key chefs

Mar 14, 2011

HONG KONG, March 10, 2011 — InterContinental Hong Kong invites guests into the kitchen with the launch of the Cooking Class Series 2011: “A World of Fine Tastes” led by the hotel’s celebrated chefs from the 1-Michelin star SPOON by Alain Ducasse, NOBU InterContinental Hong Kong, 1-Michelin star Yan Toh Heen and  THE STEAK HOUSE winebar +

Nov 19, 2010

Asia’s Wine Capital Hosted Over 110,000 Wine Enthusiasts at Second Annual “Wine & Dine” Festival Oct. 28-31, 2010 New York, November 19, 2010 – In just two short years, Hong Kong has not only developed a thriving wine culture, it has already been dubbed the “wine capital of Asia” by international wine connoisseurs. Judging from the success of

Jul 20, 2010

For the last several days, I have been enjoying the warm Caribbean Sea in Jamaica. The visit proved predictable in many ways. I heard lots of infectious reggae music, chatted with plenty of friendly Jamaicans, swilled fruity drinks in fluted glasses on sandy beaches, and was nipped by the occasional damned mosquito. However there was one big surprise. The food