There is no such thing as Italian food. The country is made up of twenty regions with distinct characteristics. Every town, every village makes the same dish in vastly different ways, just like they speak different dialects and wear different traditional costumes. Tuscany is arguably most famous for Chianti and … Read more
What goes better with wine than cheese? OK, don’t answer that question. How about what goes better with Moroccan wine than French cheese? If you agree and swoon at the mention of camembert, you’re in luck. Next week a French Connection will be more than ever a la mode as Cheese … Read more
More often than not, hotel restaurants have to offer something special to win guests’ attention and seldom are they popular with locals. Finding a casual in-house eatery with well-prepared dishes and a happening scene is rare. Jasper’s Corner Tap & Kitchen in San Francisco’s Serrano Hotel, located two blocks west … Read more
Food is central to every holiday celebration and Japan is no exception. The fresh, seasonal ingredients, precise preparation and the complete visual aesthetic—color, balance and design—of traditional Japanese cuisine represent thousands of years of traditions, stories and symbolism. But it’s not just traditional Japanese foods that make this country a … Read more
Head to Salem, Oregon in the Willamette Valley, home to some of the richest wines and their vinyards, trendy culinary restaurants and stunning gardens.
Hotel bars have come a long way in the last few years. Here are the Squire’s favorites in Australia, Los Angeles, New York and Las Vegas.
The inspiration of ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ film, the Corinthia Hotel Budapest evokes a bygone era and dining in it’s restaurant ‘Brasserie & Atrium’ is a must.
Editor’s Note: Miami Space has now officially ended. Foodies rejoice! Miami Spice is in full swing. The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau celebrates the 15th anniversary of this Superbowl of culinary festivals. Running through September 30, visitors to the ever popular destination can indulge in three-course meals at … Read more
One of the true perks of spending time in Los Angeles is the weather. While the intense car culture of this megalopolis might deter the average visitor from dining alfresco, don’t be fooled. There’s some glorious outdoor dining waiting to be discovered by the adventurous. Here are a few of … Read more
New York is a tapestry of ever-changing places. Construction and build outs are literally everywhere (“Watch out for that crane”…), but many buildings manage to maintain a facade recognizable to long-time residents. Yet, even then change remains constant. And sometimes, that change comes in the form of delicious, cheap ramen. … Read more
It’s difficult enough following a vegan diet, but doing it while traveling would seem close to impossible. And, especially in Italy where delicious home-made pasta, meats and cheeses are over the top tempting. Luckily, Vegano ItalianoTours, a joint project of Tierno Tours and Green Earth Travels, have teamed up to … Read more
Move over poi and luau pig. On the Island of Hawaii, Pueo’s Osteria is on the radar more than the spouting volcano. Neatly tucked away in an older Hawaiian style courtyard, the villa-like surroundings, with soft yellows and a muted green stone wall, feels right out of Tuscany. It’s quite … Read more
Like its twin sister Sydney, Auckland is all about the harbor with sailboats bobbing in the distance and views to the busy Bayswater marina and the well-heeled (and very close) suburbs a few minutes away. So, it’s no surprise that Hilton snagged a prime slice of real estate there and … Read more
Dozens of silk lanterns fly like butterflies around the exterior of this Asian inspired epicurean shrine in Park City, Utah. Main St. may be lined with top-rated restaurants in a ski resort that rivals Aspen at this time of year (forget booking a hotel room during Sundance!) but it’s impossible … Read more
Snuggled in between well-known beer producers, Belgium and Germany, The Netherlands isn’t acknowledged often enough for its contributions to the beer scene. Of course Amsterdam based Heineken is well known and wildly popular, but there are a number of craft breweries worthy of a taste. And in Amsterdam’s Jordaan neighborhood, … Read more