Foodie Travel Archives - Page 3 of 4

17Nov

A Culinary Tour of Phoenix and Mesa

First, let me get one thing straight. I am not a food aficionado. I have never lived to eat and my eating tastes are narrow. That is why on my recent trip to Phoenix and Mesa, Arizona, I was shocked to see myself turn into a foodie in the course of the five days I was there. I looked fervently eager to each meal and felt the urge to devour everything that was put in front of me. The food in Phoenix/Mesa is fresh, innovative and mouth-watering. And I'm from New York, where I've always declared the food is the best in the world! Go figure. We started Read More

18Aug

A Quick Gripe About Feeding My Kids on the Road

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We've been traveling through America for the last week or so, and we've eaten a lot of meals in restaurants. We've had everything from fast food to upscale dining and we've looked at menu after menu after menu. When I make the statement I am about to make, please note that I know that I have very picky eaters and I blame no one for that but my husband and myself. However, when I make meals for my kids at home, I'm always sure to include a vegie and fruit. I also try to make different types of food and diversify their menus. I no longer buy chicken Read More

13Aug

Eclectic and Comfortable Family Visit at Hotel Monaco

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We kicked off our two week long road trip from New York to Georgia with an overnight stop in Alexandria, Virginia, a quaint historic town in Northern Virginia. Located thirty minutes right outside Washington, DC, it was an ideal location for us to stop. We were able to drive five hours and not have to venture into the hustle and bustle of the city. Unbeknownst to us, at various points in her past, Alexandria has been part of the District of Columbia, a regional slave trading market, an occupied city, a washed-up post-industrial hamlet, and a hometown Read More

30Mar

Getting Ready to Spend Passover in London (w/ Matzo Pizza Recipe)

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This year Passover is going have a different meaning than it has over the last few years. We'll be with in London with my husband's family on our annual trip over. My kids will be with their first cousins, grandmother and aunts and uncles, and we'll be in another culture. Another culture we know very well, no less. But still, the Jewish life in Britain is very unique for me. First of all, my Jewish UK experience starts as soon as I board the plane tomorrow night. There will be a lot of black hats and Yiddish speakers, many of whom "daven" or Read More

23Dec

Eating Out in Beaver Creek Resort (With and Without the Kids)

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Beaver Creek Village has all kinds of choices for families of all shapes and sizes when it comes to finding something to please everyone after a day on the snow. Whether you're eating out with the family, or manage to slip away on your own on a date, there are wonderful options all over the resort. You can go low key, or slightly fancy, and it's always possible to find solid options. Here are some of our favorite culinary spots to check out while you're visiting, both with and without the kids: Starting with the kids: Toscanini is located in Read More

06Sep

A Weekend in Mystic, Connecticut with the Kids

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I had a definite image of Mystic before our recent visit. I imagined a seaside town full of nautical charm. It may or may not have had something to do with its movie namesake, but Mystic sure shone like a star in the 1980s hit film with Julia Roberts. Whatever the case, the town lived up to my expectations. It's very picturesque and has a rich maritime history with a few major attractions and plenty to do for families. I'm actually glad I waited to go with my kids. When I travel with them, I tend to see things through their eyes, and it makes my Read More

21Aug

Traveling with Kids: Lunch at the Hotel del Coronado

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On my recent visit to San Diego for Blogher, I went a day early to stay with some very good friends. They picked me up from the airport and we headed right to Coronado Island with her two young children for lunch. I had been flying all morning and was quite hungry and ready to enjoy their company. I have been to the Hotel Del Coronado many times, yet I have yet to stay there. It is a luxury hotel right on the water. In the 1990s, my mother and sister were staying there while I was visiting friends in the city. I have vivid memories of spending Read More

20Aug

Brooklyn Discovery: Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain

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Leave it to my Brooklynite sister to introduce us to FARMACY, the most amazing old-fashioned, but very hip, soda fountain in Carroll Gardens (513 Henry St., at Sackett St., Carroll Gardens; 718-522-6260). It's total nostalgia - everything from egg creams to milkshakes and ice-cream sundaes, to the counter and leather seats where you can sit comfortably, to the girls wearing white hats, aprons and old-fashioned glasses. You feel like you've gone back in time, but you can't help but remember Read More

12Jun

Westchester’s New China White: No, Not Heroin, Chinese Food

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I get excited when we find great cuisine in Westchester, and have I got a recommendation for you: China White. No, I don't mean heroin, which is probably your first thought when you hear the name. Rather China White is a new, chic Chinese restaurant tucked away in Purchase. I'm not sure exactly what they were thinking when they coined the name, but after tasting their spicy food, especially a HOT pepper that literally took me to another place for a few brief moments, it makes perfect sense. They want you to get addicted, like a drug, and return Read More

04Apr

Royal Wedding Coverage: Visiting London with Kids

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This article was originally printed on TravelingMom.com. I am reprinting to assist families getting ready to embark on the town during the Royal Wedding. If you are traveling with kids, you might find this information useful, especially since it is only one year old. I spent a week in the grand city with my kids last summer, and here is what I wrote: London has so much to offer kids. The trick is actually choosing what to do and where to go, particularly when you’re there for a specified amount of time. On our recent Read More