aficionados of fine foods

Fred flies an Italian flag on his deck, and he is a connoisseur of Italian food. Luckily, he married a great cook. I wish I had a dime for every time I, or someone who knows Fred, has said, “He's amazing.” He's known as a wordsmith without equal. I can tell without looking at the newspaper or magazine byline ...

... 6,300-square foot space with an 800-square foot patio will be BURN's second location, with the first located in Naples, Fla, according to Cigar Snob magazine. Expect a nightclub vibe with oversized leather furniture and low lighting. For cigar aficionados, personal cigar lockers are available for purchase.

MANILA, Philippines – The food crawl has become a beloved custom, not just for connoisseurs, but for anyone packing a big appetite. With food crawls, it's all about momentum – swing into one restaurant, devour, move to the next. (And hopefully, you get to burn off some calories while walking to the next ...

Where does Travel Channel exotic food expert Andrew Zimmern eat when the cameras aren't rolling? In San Francisco, his tastes range from "pluricots" – a peach-plum-apricot blend – to crab-covered salads with goopy Louie dressing. Zimmern ate his way through the city last August to film a San ...

Spring is here, and with warm weather is on its way, wouldn't it be nice to try something in the way of a white wine that isn't Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, or Sauvignon Blanc? Well, those wonderful Sicilians have an answer for you. The wine is called Stemmari Dalila ($16) and it starts with Grillo, a lovely ...

Ramen joints have popped up all over Boston. Amateras opened last year in the Leather District for ramen fans around South Station. It is a simply decorated spot with pumpkin colored walls and limited seating, reminiscent of a ramen-ya in Japan. Amateras has a menu with four options, making ramen the ...

GARWOOD, NJ – Fast food connoisseurs who mourned the loss of Burger King on North Avenue in Garwood can rejoice – the Garwood Planning Board confirmed that a Wendy's will take its place. The existing building will be kept in place, but renovations are planned, according to Adele Lewis, secretary ...

The Internet has played a major role as well, with dozens of blogs and websites available to the Muslim consumer to ease the process of locating halal food. And that's not all; we're also seeing the emergence of specialist halal food apps, ensuring that halal aficionados won't have to end up eating fish or ...

Cooking your own meals and controlling the ingredients that go into each one makes a world of difference. As a self-proclaimed meal-prepping connoisseur, I am constantly trying to encourage others to give this life-changing practice a chance and help them along this journey. By providing numerous ...

It's not always easy to make a hotel restaurant feel lived-in, to banish that transient, characterless foyer-lobby vibe. But Asia de Cuba has filled its corner of St. Martin's Lane Hotel with a colourful clutter of Fifties-ish posters, printed upholstery and bright bric-a-brac. Spare walls and pillar surfaces are lined ...

Holland America Line is introducing Food & Beverage Aficionado Cruises in 2018 that showcase the talents of the members of its esteemed Culinary Council, Master Mixologist Dale DeGroff, and the premium line's wine curator and winemaker partners. The Culinary Council comprises a collection of elite ...

Food experts on Holland America's Culinary Council take the stage to announce a new program for the cruise line. (Holland America Line) ... The chef-accompanied voyages, called Food and Beverage Aficionado Cruises, will include cooking, cocktail or wine demonstrations. Passengers will get to know ...

A lot of people think pot stinks, but for cannabis connoisseurs, some weed has the coveted scent of fine wine. ... "Dining experiences aren't just about wine and food anymore, you can now add cannabis which is really exciting," said Jamie Evans, of the The Herb Somm, a website and gourmet guide that ...

Even professionals in the food industry are gaga over avocado fries, naturally. "People marvel at our avocado fries [served at Knife at The Highland ... It's not just a health food anymore. Avocado aficionados are getting creative, and a lot of people are pretty excited. If you think avocado fries are taking the ...

Each restaurant is providing a different dining offer or a prix fixe menu for the event, which is an opportunity for food aficionados who appreciate exploring new places to dine and those who enjoy old favorites. "Restaurant Week allows us to showcase the many unique dining experiences in Lake County ...

I usually prefer the phrase “food connoisseur.” I feel as though it carries more weight than someone who just takes pictures of their food for Instagram, which I will admit, I do frequently. I was a “foodie” before studying abroad. Hong Kong has so many cultures represented that the variety of restaurants allows ...

The greenest and busiest time to visit is May through September, but other months welcome serious connoisseurs looking for a quieter trip with more personal attention — often from the winemakers themselves. Add in a few crisp evenings spent sipping your favorite chardonnay by a fire pit and you've got ...

Food connoisseurs will have an opportunity to enjoy unique menu items at a variety of restaurants this week and help patients in need as the third annual Cookeville Regional Restaurant Week kicks off. A total of 17 restaurants are participating in this year's event, set for March 4-10. A portion of the ...

The gourmet food lovers are a connoisseur of food. Not just with humans, but this have been trending in the pet food industry also. The demand of gourmet pet has risen recently. The difference between human and gourmet pet food has rapidly been shrinking rapidly. Pet foods are formulated around ...

CurEat provides the best spots in a variety of cities from food and beverage industry insiders, including Richmond chef and James Beard Award ... Whether you're a beer connoisseur or simply being dragged there by a friend, have no fear: Three different ticket prices are available for all tiers of beer ...

The greenest and busiest time to visit is May through September, but other months welcome serious connoisseurs looking for a quieter trip with more personal attention ... Though gourmet food is a steal in Valle, expect fewer frills and pricier rates from the boutique hotels popping up throughout the area.

Tucked away under the rails of 31st Street is a new restaurant, aptly named The Astorian, staffed by a team of food and drink aficionados ready to share ... As a first course, the Cottage Pie Empanadas were a perfect portion, bringing the savory meat pies of Scottish roots to the style of Mexican street food.

Fans know Rea as the creator of the YouTube series, Binging with Babish, a cooking show in which Rea recreates – and provides recipes for – silver screen cuisine. He attended film school and is a crazed home cook hobbyist, so cooking videos seemed a natural fit for him. And with more than two million ...

Boston has added more restaurants specializing spicy “Mala” food originating from Sichuan and Chongqing, with variations from other provinces. “Ma” means numbing and “La” stands for spicy, as in hot. In addition to Mala, Five Spices House sells Cantonese and other Chinese fare on its extensive menu.

Luxury Lifestyle Weekend 2018 is almost here, and the weekend has something for everyone. The three days will see some of the most exciting food and beverage brands providing an array of scrumptious meals, delectable desserts and some of the smoothest drinks created especially for this event.

... spring counterpart, if you will, is Opening Day. The selection of new foods available at Globe Life Park starting Thursday (when the Texas Rangers take on the Houston Astros) may make the fair food aficionados a little nervous. OK, enough buildup — here are the nine new things to sample at the ballpark.