Travel

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July

Summer Sipping in Sonoma

Thirty years ago this week, I had the fortunate opportunity to travel to Sonoma County, California, for the first of what would be many future visits.  As a young twenty something I was beyond excited to

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22

June

My trip to Coqueta

Let’s begin in The little city by the bay. Coqueta………A delicious piece of Spain on the Embarcadero waterfront in San Francisco. Spanish for the word “flirt”, Chef Michael Chiarello’s restaurant overlooking the Bay Bridge on

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23

May

SPARGEL

Just as Strawberries mark the spring season in Central Florida, nothing epitomizes spring in Germany quite like the revered white stalks of Spargel(Asparagus).  While the green variety is more popular here in the states, and readily available,

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28

July

J Vineyards &Winery Bubble Room

 J Vineyards &Winery Bubble Room A memorable dining experience in the heart of the Russian River Valley Passing thru Sonoma county recently, my friends and I decided to splurge on our Saturday lunch and experience

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22

May

Asador Etxebarri

I have fond childhood memories of vacationing with my folks and patiently sitting in the backseat of the families Oldsmobile station wagon as they searched out new restaurants in what I remember as obscure locales.

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09

May

San Sebastián, Spain……. A taste of Culinary Heaven!

Let me just begin by saying there is not a speedy way to travel to San Sebastián, Spain from the United States. All flights require a layover in Europe, with Barcelona and Madrid being the

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05

October

James Beard Foundation's Taste America Challenge

CUISINIERS CATERED CUISINE AND EVENTS has joined more than 100 other restaurants in the James Beard Foundation’s (JBF) Taste America® Local Dish Challenge. Foodies nationwide can show their local pride by participating in this social

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20

August

Cayucos…….Slow down and smell the sea air!

Traveling over the mountain range on highway 46 east to the Pacific Coast Highway you are in awe of the natural beauty that is Central Coast California.  Buzzing along at 55 mph it is impossible

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15

May

Paso Robles…..A Very Unique Wine and Food Experience

Located halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles,  the Central Coast of California should be on every food and wine enthusiasts travel itineraries. And the village of Paso Robles with its incredible town square and

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25

June

Napa 2012

  Nothing puts a better spring in your step than a May visit to the beautiful Napa Valley! I am certain that every adjective in the book has been used in recent years to describe

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