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Fünf Dörfer-The 5 villages along the Wine Route of Maienfeld
The wine route (Weinbergweg) runs from Chur to Fläsch through the five villages. The main variety of grape grown is the Pinot Noir. The pretty villages and little restaurants with terraced gardens await guests with... A Sit-Down with the Head Chef of One of Tucson's Best Restaurants
TUCSON -- Tucson is known for its abundance of Mexican restaurants. In a city festooned with them, how does one stand out above the rest? Rosa Ortega of Rosa's Mexican Food answers this question among others in a... Turkey Extends Smoking Ban To Include Bars And Restaurants
Turkey has extended its smoking ban to include bars and restaurants. Originally, the smoking ban issued in May of 2008 encompassed offices, public transport, malls, schools, and hospitals. However, bars, cafes and restaurants were exempt until summer of 2009. Starting July... Alsace, France; The Land of Castles and Half-Timbered Houses
It almost seems like a computer special effects studio created the make-believe villages for a movie. Narrow cobbled stone streets with neatly situated half-timbered houses form little villages in the middle of...
created by Patricia Turo | 22 wks ago | updated 22 wks ago
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579 views | 38 recommendations | 5 comments
Nose to tail a la Fergus Henderson versus Head to tail Cooking
Maybe I do not follow the international restaurant scene enough, I thought after reading about London based architect turned restaurateur Fergus Henderson and his Perfect Weekend digs.I did not know know the guy or his "nose to tail" eating-cooking philosophy which he couched...No To Nobu, Save the Bluefin Tuna Celebs Like Sting Say
In his June 5, 2009 piece in The Independent, Celebrity diners say no to Nobu, Martin Hickman writes:Protesting actors, pop stars, models and socialites have started a celebrity backlash against the A-list's favourite restaurant Nobu for selling an endangered fish.Sienna... Zürich’s Summer Festivals are Packed with Cultural Events
Zürich is a city that prides itself on its diverse cultural life as well as its position on issues of the day. It projects a sense of tolerance and diversity and opens its doors to ideas. Limmat River runs along...
created by Patricia Turo | 23 wks ago | updated 23 wks ago
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410 views | 12 recommendations | 2 comments
The 2009 James Beard Winners Are Announced!
The James Beard Foundation has just announced the winners for the 2009 James Beard Awards which honor some of America’s most respected restaurants, chefs, food authors, journalists, and restaurants. This... Chef: Virus could have caused Fat Duck illnesses
Fat Duck, one of England’s most famous restaurants had to close it doors for a few days due to an illness that affected a number of their customers. This is a restaurants worst nightmare and I am glad to hear...
created by Patricia Turo | 34 wks ago | updated 34 wks ago
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146 views | 12 recommendations | 2 comments
Invasion of the Jellyfish
It seems that people either love fish or consider it repugnant, but either way, one cannot ignore its important relevance to our diet. Speaking on a global scale, millions of people depend on our oceans for their... A time-honored ritual is at stake - Corking The Wine
A battle is on about the use of natural corks in wine. Wineries that are turning to synthetic stoppers say it is because a small percentage of the natural corks leak, crumble or leave wine with a musty taste. This...
created by Patricia Turo | 36 wks ago | updated 33 wks ago
644 views | 66 recommendations | 11 comments
644 views | 66 recommendations | 11 comments
Annecy France, a tableau of color
Annecy is in the southeastern part of France. It lies on northern tip of Lake Annecy in the Haute-Savoie surrounded by mountains where goats and cows quietly graze in alpine pastures. Farms along the route produce...
created by Patricia Turo | 39 wks ago | updated 34 wks ago
769 views | 37 recommendations | 4 comments
769 views | 37 recommendations | 4 comments
Enraged New Yorker in Manila, Philippines
This video clip is taken by Ben Tulfo's show, a traveling guy for sure an American was caught engaged to George Bush. Police tried to calm him down, but he refused. However what catches me is the word "egoy". I... Scientists warn against eating shark fins this Chinese New Year
Shark fin is a delicacy in Chinese cuisine. Sources state that over 80% of Chinese population have tried shark fin soup at some point in their life. Shark fin soup is especially popular around Chinese New Year as... No Repeat Customers...Blowfish Testicles Poison 7 in Japan
They might survive their meal but I doubt that the unlucky few mentioned in Blowfish testicles poison seven in Japanese restaurant (Guardian, January 27) will be repeat customers of the Tsuruoka establishment. I...
created by leconcierge | 41 wks ago | updated 37 wks ago
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458 views | 19 recommendations | 20 comments
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