Tag: food
Culinary travel: More travelers seeking out the best kitchens in the world
When my mother took a vacation a generation ago, she wanted to get as far from her steamy stove as possible. Things have changed. Now, women and men are flocking to destinations that promise even a peek inside someone else’s kitchen.
Yakitori Tori Shin: A chunk of authentic Japan in New York
If you can’t get to Japan, an authentic dinner at Yakitori Tori Shin may be the next best thing.
World’s Best Breakfasts: Corn Pancakes at Hotel Matilda
In the search for the world’s best breakfasts, the corn pancakes at Hotel Matilda are a winner! When traveling, some variations on familiar recipes are so memorable that you want to make them at home. The corn pancakes (Pancakes de Elote) we tasted at Hotel Matilda in San Miguel de Allende fell in that category. They…
What is a Lyonnaise bouchon?
When in Lyon, France, don’t miss the unique experience of dining at an authentic Lyonnaise Bouchon. This is only one of many reasons why Lyon is considered the gastronomic capital of France…
Lunch on top of the Eiffel Tower: Tourist trap or experience of a lifetime?
On Trip Advisor, the crowds are split about whether or not to dine at the top of the Eiffel Tower. Here’s our experience.
Elinor Griffith: One-of-a-kind culinary adventures
Elinor Griffith has three upcoming culinary trips that may whet your appetite for food and travel…
A culinary tour leader dishes on: What travelers need to know about cooking tours
Cooking tours are becoming increasingly popular among travelers. So I was delighted when Elinor Griffith, who leads culinary tours, agreed to share her knowledge and experience with the readers of More Time To Travel in this guest post. Wearing white chef jackets with the words “Don Alfonso” embroidered in green lettering on the front, eight…
Touring Burgundy by barge
Touring Burgundy by barge a perfect way to savor the region’s foods, wines, and scenery—even for non-cruisers. If you speak to travel aficionados, you may get the impression that the world is divided into two camps: cruisers and non-cruisers. Cruising devotees expound on the relaxation, convenience and economy of cruising–coveting more sea days, more ports,…
Guess what’s in the hotel minibar now?
Once upon a time, hotel minibars were generic. All the mini-fridges looked the same; typically had the same offerings (soda, beer, liquor miniatures, and some candy and nuts)—and consistently induced a case of acute sticker-shock when guests located the price list. Even as a chocoholic, I had to be desperate to grab a candy bar…
Cruising size matters: Finding the perfect fit
Anchored off the coast of Rovinj, Croatia, on the 208-passenger Seabourn Spirit, my husband and I were eating a leisurely lunch in the open-air Veranda Café. Cool Adriatic Sea breezes tempered the blazing sun, and with only a few other couples seated at tables that were nicely spaced from ours, we felt as if we…
A road trip on the Via Emilia
They say all roads lead to Rome but the Via Emilia doesn’t go there directly. Instead, it traverses Emilia-Romagna in a nearly straight line—from west to east—connecting with other roads that do. About three hours by car from end to end without stopping, it ‘s such a seductive way to explore the region that you’ll…
Foodies now rule on cruises
Foodies are redefining shipboard dining. Cruise ship dining once conjured up images of gluttons bellying up to the buffet. Now gastronomy trumps gluttony: A more discerning generation of foodies is selecting ships and itineraries based on their culinary allure. In response, cruise lines — from mainstream to luxury — are going overboard to meet the…
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