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Napa Valley Dining, Culinary Travel in California’s Wine Country

February 26th, 2010Blog, Foodie Destinations0 comments

We think of California’s Napa Valley as one of the great wine centers of the world, but its other great boast is food. The Valley lies in the midst of some of the world’s most creative farmers and livestock growers, surrounded by an ocean of fish and the world’s most abundant variety of fruits, nuts, vegetables, artisan meats and rare foodstocks. In the restaurants and markets of the Valley, all this bounty arrives every day astonishingly fresh, often merely hours old.

Situated in the heart of all this abundance, it’s no surprise that Napa Valley has become one of America’s great culinary centers. Chefs love the area for the freshness and variety of its foods. The five million visitors who come to sample the wine country treats every year have created a bustling culinary scene.

Grand Case, French St. Martin

February 25th, 2010Blog, Foodie Destinations0 comments

Grand Case is a quaint little village on the French side of St. Martin. Very low-key and laid-back, you would never know this small town is considered the gastronomic capital of the Caribbean. From inexpensive beach side barbeque shacks to pricey fine dining restaurants, you’ll have a difficult time picking from all the excellent food available.

Culinary Travel In Canada

February 19th, 2010Blog, Foodie Destinations0 comments

Canada is a vast country bordered by three oceans, an immense nation that boasts soaring mountains in the West, fields of wheat in the centre, and the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River amid rolling lands in the East.

Renowned the world over for its exceptional quality of life, Canada abounds with magnificent, distinctive and diverse landscapes, fascinating history and an incredibly rich cultural heritage, all of which make it a unique and topnotch destination. When it comes to food, Canada’s plentiful natural resources deliver a host of products as diverse as they are delectable, from cowberries, wheat, scallops and northern prawn to Arctic char, caribou and bison. The ingredients form the basis of a cuisine that’s not only unique in the world, but a reflection of our cultural heritage.

Barcelona, Spain

February 19th, 2010Blog, Foodie Destinations1 comment

There’s so much to see and eat in Barcelona, to keep things short – I’ll just focus on the highlights of my trip. This cosmopolitan city on the Mediterranean offers a wide range of experiences for travelers, first off there’s the food from simple tapas to roast suckling pig and paella – you could literally eat your heart out. The gothic architecture is amazing and the people are very friendly and English speaking though you should always learn your please and thank yous in that country’s language.

Culinary Tourism Comes to Bangkok

February 17th, 2010Blog, Foodie Destinations0 comments

Culinary tourism in Bangkok is now a reality as a new tour company, Bangkok Dining Tours, has started bringing culinary tourists from around the world to Bangkok to eat in some of the city’s best restaurants. The first tour offered by the company is called the Asian Cuisine Menu Tour and offers foodies the chance to go to 10 restaurants that offer Asian cuisine over a five-day period. The tour illustrates why Bangkok is considered to be one of the premier dining cities in all of Southeast Asia.