Category: Food and Drink

Gourmet food... even at the airport

By on Mar 22, 2006 in Accommodation, California, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA, Washington DC
In a recent article for the Associated Press by Jacob Adelman, it’s been highlighted that, as airlines downsize their menus, luxury hotels are taking dining sky high. Many luxury US hotels are now offering their meals in takeout bags so that you can still enjoy them once outside the confines of the hotel. Here’s an
FleurBurger 5000 - the world's most expensive burger

FleurBurger 5000 - the world's most expensive burger

By on Mar 17, 2006 in Food and Drink, Going Out, Nevada, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA
Looking for the ultimate burger experience? Then go to Fleur de Lys at Las Vegas’  Mandalay Bay. The FleurBurger 5000 is the creation of renowned chef Hubert Keller; it’s a Kobe burger topped with foie gras and black truffles, served on a brioche truffle bun and garnished with a special sauce (containing yet more truffles).
7 Chefs in 7 Days

7 Chefs in 7 Days

By on Mar 14, 2006 in Accommodation, Events, Food and Drink, Hotels, Montana, North America, Regions, Resorts, Travel Miscellany, USA
If you’re a foodie, you won’t want to miss the 7 Chefs in 7 Days event to be held at The  Resort at Paws Up in Greenough, MT from 19th to 26th March 2006. Guests will be treated to a variety of innovative gourmet meals, hands on cooking instruction, stimulating lectures and exhilarating winter adventures.
Your very own portable bar!

Your very own portable bar!

By on Mar 14, 2006 in Accessories, Bars, Food and Drink, Fun Stuff, Going Out, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany
Like to have  a drink or two when you travel?   Then check out  this amazing portable bar from designer Rene Chavanne. It can be assembled in just 3 minutes, without the need for any tools. This sturdy unit is brought to us by Justincase Portable Bar Systems  and looks to be the perfect companion
South Beach Food and Wine Festival 2006

South Beach Food and Wine Festival 2006

By on Feb 23, 2006 in Events, Florida, Food and Drink, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA
The prelude to the 5th annual South Beach Food and Wine Festival is today, with the main event continuing tomorrow and through the weekend. Presented by Food & Wine magazine, the festival invites the world to attend South Florida’s premier culinary extravaganza. Meet some of the greatest chefs in the world, not to mention  winemakers,
Choco-Laté Belgian chocolate festival

Choco-Laté Belgian chocolate festival

By on Feb 22, 2006 in Belgium, Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
The town of Bruges is about to host Belgium’s first chocolate fair. Choco-Laté – the first chocolate festival in the country of chocolate – will be an ode to chocolate.   The event is the brainchild of the Bruges chocolate museum, Choco-Story. If you’re a chocoholic, don’t miss out! The event runs from 28th April
Guinness blog launched

Guinness blog launched

By on Feb 20, 2006 in Europe, Food and Drink, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Websites, Western Europe
World-renowned brewer Guinness launched a weblog last Wednesday that is created and written by the company’s staff to give you an inside track on Guinness in Great Britain. Tip:  just say you’re from the UK when hitting their homepage in order to by-pass some legal mumbo-jumbo that otherwise disallows your visit.  
Oxia... coming to a minibar near you

Oxia... coming to a minibar near you

By on Feb 19, 2006 in Accessories, Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Canada, Food and Drink, Hotels, Nevada, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, USA, Washington
Here’s something you don’t normally expect to find in your minibar: oxygen. That’s right, oxygen!   These small cannisters are starting to appear in hotel minibars with greater frequency, with the aim of giving weary travellers a natural boost of energy. Keep an eye out for them… they’re already to be found at W Hotel

$90,000 for a bottle of white wine?

By on Feb 10, 2006 in Food and Drink, Travel Miscellany
The world record for the most expensive bottle of white wine has been broken. A bottle of 1787 Chateau d’Yquem was purchased from The Antique Wine Company by an American client for the $90,000, breaking the previous 1985 record of $56,000. Can any bottle of wine be worth THAT much?!

Gourmet food and fine wine weekend at Swinton Park

By on Jan 16, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Swinton Park in Masham, North Yorkshire,  has planned an innovative weekend which is sure to delight the experienced food and wine connoisseurs – and convert the budding gourmet!   A packed but suitably leisurely weekend will allow guests to experience some of the finest local food, and the award-winning cuisine of Head Chef Andy Burton.