At Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen, Dining in Purgatory
by Craig Stoltz
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I had a meal at Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen. I realize this may shred my reputation as a foodie. I hereby confess to being a fourth-degree Gordon Ramsay fanboy. I’ve watched all the British bad boy’s TV series, seek out his recipes online, and own a cookbook. I scramble eggs and grill burgers closely following
A Sense of Place: Gigondas Master Class with Nick Jackson, Master of Wine
by Lisa Morales
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It was a stormy day in South Florida, with blinding rain and a lot of flooding. This did not stop me and a large group of wine lovers from attending a Gigondas Master Class with Nick Jackson, Master of Wine (MW). I knew that tasting the 2016 vintage, and learning from one of the few
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Should Be on Your Craft Beer Bucket List
by Dawn Damico
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Thunder Bay, Ontario craft beer should be on your beer-bucket list. In 2021, people wondered if Thunder Bay could support five craft breweries. This northwestern city in Ontario, Canada, has just over 110,000 people. It was a legitimate question back then because we were in the clutches of a pandemic that closed restaurants and bars
Explore the Crossroads of History in Casper, Wyoming
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As my plane approached Casper, I expected to witness Wyoming’s wide-open vistas, those panoramic scene-stealers I’ve since found evoked in the writings of Greta Ehrlich and CJ Box. I hadn’t expected how exploring Casper’s historical roots would bring such surprising revelations during my stay. From learning about Casper’s earliest origins at the Tate Geological Museum,
Two Words: Snapper Throats
by Craig Stoltz
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I wasn’t quite sure what to expect when I ordered the snapper throats. I’d never seen those two words together on a menu — or anywhere, for that matter. I’d never eaten any kind of throat, at least that I was aware of. Snapper throats sounded visceral, even a bit dangerous, in that badass butcher
Take A Multi-Cultural Tour of the Surrey Spice Trail
If Surrey, British Columbia, isn’t yet on your foodie radar, set your sights on this growing city in Metro Vancouver. Plan a visit to take a Multi-Cultural Tour. Since more than half its residents are of South Asian or East Asian heritage, there is a plethora of dining destinations that make up the Surrey Spice
Carlsbad: A Quintessential California Vibe
by FWT Magazine
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—SPONSORED CONTENT— When you’re in Carlsbad, simply put, it’s all good. You’ll experience a vibe that is quintessentially California and unlike anywhere else. Located just 45 miles north of San Diego, Carlsbad embodies the Southern California lifestyle. It’s the ultimate coastal destination to unwind and have an unforgettable escape. It offers abundant access to seven
Buena Park, California’s Award-winning Restaurants
by FWT Magazine
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—SPONSORED CONTENT— The lively City of Buena Park, California, may be well known as a premiere location for theme park fans and entertainment seekers, but you may not know that this town has its roots in food. Buena Park’s Boysenberry Rudolph Boysen and Knott’s Berry Farm founder, Walter Knott, created the boysenberry here in 1932
“Say Cheese!” Boarderie sets new Guinness World Record in Palm Beach
by Lisa Morales
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On October 4th, all eyes and camera lenses focused on Boarderie. This Palm Beach-based company set out to break the Guinness World Records® for the Largest Charcuterie Board. The colossal board spanned 20 feet by 14 feet and weighed 769 pounds. It featured artisan cheeses, cured meats, crackers, nuts, and dried fruits. The meticulous arrangement
Grape Stomping – An Old-Fashioned Way to Celebrate Fall Harvest
by Pam Baker
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Grape stomping may have originated in Rome, but Scott Harvey Wines in Amador County keeps the tradition going with an annual grape stomp of its own. As part of a 41-year-old tradition held at the Shenandoah Valley tasting room, Scott Harvey Wines invites guests annually to compete in the winemaking tradition of crushing grapes by foot. “Stompers” crush the