by Lucy Gordan | May 28, 2015 | Food, Food blog
Katz’s Delicatessen, located at 205 Houston Street on the Lower East Side of Manhattan and founded in 1888 by the Iceland Brothers, is the oldest Jewish, but not Kosher delicatessen in New York City. Upon the arrival of Willy Katz in 1903, the establishment’s name was...
by Scott W. Clemens | May 27, 2015 | Travel, Travel blog
Every so often one stumbles upon a culinary gem in the most unexpected place, as happened to me recently on a visit to the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis. Even without the restaurant, a visit to the institute would be worth a side trip if...
by Christine White | May 21, 2015 | Wine & Spirits, Wine & Spirits blog
Many people consider wine pairing an art form because it takes months, sometimes years, to learn which flavorful wines work well with different kinds of food. With thousands of selections on the market, finding the perfect wine for certain meals can be extremely...
by Lisa Richardson | May 17, 2015 | Food, Food blog
As we ventured south to explore our neighbor in Jalisco, Mexico, new regard took hold. Puerto Vallarta, famed in the sixties when Liz and Dick fell in love during the filming of “Night of the Iguana,” is so much more. Steeped in history and culture, this hilly...
by Scott W. Clemens | May 8, 2015 | Travel, Travel blog
While every state now has a winery, when one hears the term “wine country,” I’d bet the farm that California is the first thought that comes to mind. Each of California’s wine regions has its charms, and you really can’t go wrong in visiting any of them. ...
