Category: Travel & Leisure

World’s best sommeliers tune their senses in leading Australian wine regions

By Andrew Spence / April 07, 2017 A DOZEN of the world’s top sommeliers are touring Australia’s premium wine regions this weekend to increase their local knowledge and discover new wines for their celebrated lists. The sommeliers attended The World’s 50 Best Restaurant Awards in Melbourne on Wednesday before heading to the South Australian capital… Read More World’s best sommeliers tune their senses in leading Australian wine regions

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Reimagine brunch with Seaspice’s Serrano Benedict

Welcoming spring’s culinary bloom, Seaspice reimagines brunch dishes and cocktails (some more outlandish, yet delicious, than others). Join us this week as they share a few of their brunch delights with you, our readers. Not your grandmother’s waffles, Seaspice’s Power Waffles made with quinoa, flaxseed and oats, hazelnut, almond butter, acai yogurt and honey topped with fruits take healthy ingredients in a savory… Read More Reimagine brunch with Seaspice’s Serrano Benedict

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Boutique Australian wineries take less trodden path to Verona

By Andrew Spence / 4th of April, 2017 Andrew Nugent from Bird In Hand Winery in the Adelaide Hills is interviewed by SKY TV Europe at last year’s Vinitaly event.   SIX small Australian wine companies are banding together to showcase their offerings at one of the world’s biggest wine industry events next week. More… Read More Boutique Australian wineries take less trodden path to Verona

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Culinary Cultural Immersion a Foodie-Forward Travel Trend

Indigenous epicurean adventure escalates among ‘victual vacationers’ By Merilee Kern, ‘The Luxe List’ Executive Editor Whether for adventure travel or more relaxing respites, travelers are increasingly seeking regionally-authentic itineraries that offer an intimate view of local cultures. In fact, reports show the trend of being “connoisseurs of local culture” will boom this year. Indigenous tourism… Read More Culinary Cultural Immersion a Foodie-Forward Travel Trend

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HGTV, Food Network and other fan favorites take to the skies with Delta

Launched on January 1st, 2017 as part of Delta Studio’s industry-leading in-flight entertainment collection, content from HGTV and Food Network is now available free of charge to all Delta customers on two-class aircraft.Travel Channel content will also be available this spring. Using the convenient seatback touchscreen system or the Gogo Entertainment in-flight streaming app available… Read More HGTV, Food Network and other fan favorites take to the skies with Delta

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Elite Traveler Names Top 10 Most Influential Chefs

The top 10 chefs of the past and next decade in the US have been revealed today by Elite Traveler, the private jet lifestyle magazine, alongside world-famous food critic Andy Hayler. Nicknamed “The Michelin Man”, Andy Hayler has reportedly eaten at every three Michelin star restaurant in the world, and is well placed to judge… Read More Elite Traveler Names Top 10 Most Influential Chefs

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Adventures in Japan: What Am I Eating Part III by Paul Rest

Adventures in Japan Part I and Adventures in Japan Part II Japan is a mix of stunning unforgettable natural beauty, and a seemingly lack of consciousness about the environment. A storybook looking factory of some kind situated in a lush green landscape unfolding before our eyes yet with an incinerator in the back belching black… Read More Adventures in Japan: What Am I Eating Part III by Paul Rest

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The Tasting Panel Magazine, The SOMM Journal & The Clever Root Named Official Media Partners for the World of Pinot Noir

Photo / WorldofPinotNoir.com The annual event is the industry’s marquee celebration of Pinot Noir and its acclaimed winemakers The much-anticipated annual global summit and celebration of Pinot Noir will be held at the Bacara Resort & Spa March 3-4 in Santa Barbara, California, and will feature nearly 200 wineries. ( Tickets )  “This is one of… Read More The Tasting Panel Magazine, The SOMM Journal & The Clever Root Named Official Media Partners for the World of Pinot Noir

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