With Apologies to Randy Dunn
It’s a privilege to live long enough to issue a mea culpa 35 years in the making. In the early ‘80’s I was the Special Reports editor for Vintage magazine, and the Tasting Editor for Wine & Spirits Buying Guide. In this capacity I tasted and reported on about 450...
A Tale of Two Chardonnays
Summer! The season of al fresco dining with grilled meats, pasta, potato salads, and all manner of BBQ. And, of course, chardonnay, the white wine of choice for so many Americans. A perennial favorite, chardonnay can be crisp and floral or buttery and brazen; it...
Italian Beauties
There was time in my younger days when a press and trade tasting in San Francisco was a small affair. The press, usually 10 to 15 wine writers, were treated to a quiet hour or so to make our notes in peace, before the trade were let in. In those days (1980s to early...
Casual dining at Napa’s River Terrace Inn Alba Restaurant
Visitors to the cradle of modern day wine country, the iconic Napa Valley, have discovered solace on the Napa River at the River Terrace Inn. Located on the banks of the Napa River, the cozy property is a member of the stellar, one-of-a-kind group of hotels managed by...
Oxford, Mississippi’s Debutante Farmer Bakes Her Famous Tomato Pie
Allow me to introduce you to Elizabeth Heiskell, better known at the Debutante Farmer in Oxford, Mississippi. I first met her at a "Taste of Oxford" event held in Birmingham, Alabama, and was delighted and intrigued from the moment I heard her Southern drawl. I...
Montepulciano: Cooking with the Master at Le Logge del Vignola
To take part in the preparation of traditional Italian dishes with a master of the culinary arts is every cook's dream. When my wife, a fantastic cook, and I (a so-so cook) had the opportunity to attend a Tuscan cooking class under the tutelage of Massimo,...
Where to Stay Put in Mauritius
Mauritius is really a very unspoiled island and I highly recommend it whether for a honeymoon, a young family or in retirement. The hotels are excellent. The service is wonderful, the rooms thoroughly thought through and the food local, fresh and delicious. My...
Experiencing Leonardo and Nearby Treats in Rome
Born in the Tuscan hill town of Vinci on April 15, 1472, the oldest illegitimate son of a promiscuous wealthy notary and a peasant, Leonard was a polymath. His interests included invention, painting, sculpting, architecture, science, music (both performing and...
THE APPEAL OF SRI LANKA’S SOUTH
Kúpa-mandúka is the local phrase for one who never leaves his home, one ignorant of the world (literally, a frog in a well). But, for me, I knew Sri Lanka would be enriching and had to visit. I came first to the Wallawwa (www.thewallawwa.com). It’s just outside...
Who We Are
An evolution of EPICUREAN magazine, EPICUREAN TRAVELER is designed to cater to passionate foodies who love to travel and explore the way world cultures are expressed through the individuality of food, wine and spirits. ET seeks to find a balance between these interests, featuring award-winning writers, sumptuous photography and engaging graphic design. As with its predecessor, in EPICUREAN TRAVELER you’ll find individual voices — It’s what gives ET personality.