View of Cross Street, the primary street in Depot Town in Ypsilanti, MI

Ypsilanti, MI: The Midwest’s Greenwich Village

by Petula Brown

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Tucked between southeastern Michigan’s technical and intellectual hubs, Detroit and Ann Arbor, the town of Ypsilanti — “Ypsi,” to locals and friends — is far from New York City, my stomping grounds in the 80s and early 90s. But it’s a progressive, gritty, resurgent community with a funky attitude that improbably reminds me of Greenwich
Seafood Paella and Vya Restaurant in Portland Oregon

Vya in Portland, Oregon: Sangria by the Glass, Paella by the Pan

by David Greenberg

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Reduce the ocean to a demi-glace and you might have crayon-black squid ink...
Rougarou Fest Parade with Rougarou

Chasing the Rougarou: Food, Folklore, and Bayou Life in Houma, Louisiana

by Debbra Dunning Brouillette

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Houma has a festival devoted to a swamp monster, a downtown used as a movie set, an alligator farm, and plenty of Cajun food and folklore.
Knott's Boysenberry Festival brick cake with ice cream

The Knott’s Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival Guide

by Gavin Booth

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All the juicy details you need to enjoy the yearly celebration of this lovely, obscure fruit in Buena Park, California
Montréal en Lumière. © Eva Blue Tourisme Montréal

Montréal Turns Up the Heat and Lights Up Winter

by Linda Barnard

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Montreal turns up the heat and embraces winter with flair with the annual Montréal en Lumière (Montréal in Light) festival.

Domaine Serene Winery Chef’s Dinner: Summiting in Lake Oswego

by David Greenberg

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A six-course Chef’s Pairing Dinner accompanied by wines at Domaine Serene in Lake Oswego, Oregon, was a meal to remember...
John Burke, known as Captain Caviar, pictured on his boat on the Atchafayala Swamp near Patterson, Louisiana.

How John Burke Became Captain Caviar: From Bayou Bowfin to Fine Dining

by Merle Rosenstein

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Learn how John Burke became Captain Caviar, and how he transformed the eggs of the bowfin into a high-end product praised by top chefs.
medieval tower

Carcassonne: A Magnificent Stay Inside the Medieval Walls

by Jeanne Neylon Decker

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Walk ancient ramparts, see the basilica, visit the museums, and dine on spectacular French cuisine within the medieval walls of Carcassone.
Light blue metal, farmhouse-style building under a cloud-filled blue sky

How to Spend a Day in Michigan’s Smallest AVA

by Andrea Lemieux

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Discover Michigan wine country through a perfect day in Fennville AVA, the state’s smallest and first American Viticultural Area. From estate wineries like Fenn Valley Vineyards and Modales Wines to cider doughnuts, artisan cheese, and farm-to-table dining, this story explores Fennville one glass at a time.
A hotpot and cubed food for cooking in Minneapolis restaurant

Salt Cure’s Mission to Preserve the Minneapolis Restaurant Scene

by Pam Baker

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Learn about the impact of Operation Metro Surge on the Minneapolis restaurant scene and the Salt Cure Restaurant Recovery Fund's mission to save it.
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