First Look: Upper Stories at Thompson Central Park, NYC
The Thompson Central Park opened about a year ago, replacing the old Parker Meridien, a few blocks south of Central Park in Midtown Manhattan. Just about everything was gutted. They…
Motel Review: White Water, Cambria CA
The central coast village of Cambria is a popular overnight pitstop on California’s fabled Highway 1. The priciest (thus presumably the nicest) place to stay here is White Water, which debuted anew in October 2020 following a major renovation that included the annexation of a neighboring property.
Best Travel Blog! Best Culinary Travel! Best Travel Photography! And this just in: Finalist, Food Photographer of the Year
Awards season is here, and it has been a very good year indeed for this blog. My sincerest thanks to all the judges around the world for taking the time to consider my work.
Quick Look: Niner Wine Estates, Paso Robles
The Niner Wine Estates in Paso Robles is nestled into the dramatic lower slope of Heart Hill, a picturesque vineyard of cabernet sauvignon, malbec and petit verdot.
Quick Look: Presqu’ile Winery, Santa Maria
Presqu'ile Winery is a must-stop on any serious tour of northern Santa Barbara wine country.
Motel Review: Skyview Los Alamos
Skyview Los Alamos, a vintage roadside motel on California's Highway 101 outside the tiny town of Los Alamos, has finally become the beacon for weary travelers it was always meant to be.
Blackbird, Chicago 1997 – 2020 (RIP)
Chicago’s Blackbird has closed. The restaurant announced this week that they were closing permanently, unable to survive the COVID-19 pandemic. This sucks. I don’t live in Chicago anymore, so I…
Photo Diary: Eating and Drinking During the 2020 Quarantine
If there's a silver lining to the coronavirus lockdown of 2020, it's that I got the chance to rediscover my kitchen. Or at least the kitchen table. I ate more takeout than anything else. Here's a look back at some of my favorite memories of eating and drinking at home during the quarantine.