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Food Drink & Hospitality Explored with your host Steve Mirsky

Top 10 Historic & Culinary Delights in New York’s Dutchess County

July 7, 2020 by Steve MirskyLeave a Comment

Planning a weekend trip to any destination can feel overwhelming especially when must-see historic and culinary attractions combined with ample time for relaxation are on the agenda.  If you're visiting Dutchess County in New York's Mid Hudson River Valley, look no further than this Top 10 List which includes a  locally run bed and breakfast to spend your evenings. Monte’s Local Kitchen & Tap Room With roots in the restaurant business … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Architecture, Art, Bridges, Celebrity, Cruising, Culinary travel, Drinking, England, Farming, Food and Wine, Garden, Hiking, History, Italy, Journey, Museum, New York City, Pizza

Top 11 Ways Joi de Vivre Abounds in Southern Quebec

June 6, 2020 by Steve MirskyLeave a Comment

In a rough equidistance between Montréal and Quebec City as well as sharing a multistate northern U.S. border spanning New York State to Maine, Canada's Southern Quebec is renowned for unique gourmet experiences, distinctive lodging, and unspoiled natural beauty. Here are 11 can't-miss road trip worthy attractions to add to your GPS next time you head over the border: La Sucrerie de la Montagne Open year-round and designated an official … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Bakeries, Beer, Belgium, Bicycle, Bridges, Canada, Culture, Dancing, Dessert, Farming, Food and Wine, France, Harvest, Hiking, Journey, Lodge, Maine, Massage

Wines Deep in the Heart of Texas from Becker and Fall Creek Vineyards

May 7, 2020 by Steve MirskyLeave a Comment

Becker Vineyards It all began when the Becker family began searching for a log cabin to renovate for their Texas Hill Country get away from their main residence in San Antonio. Inspired by travels abroad where they developed a passion for wines, the Beckers felt that central Texas was ripe for supporting more top quality vineyards. They purchased a cabin in 1990 on 46 acres of raw land and quickly discovered that native mustang grapes left over … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Festival, France, Harvest, National Park, Sand, Texas, Vineyards, Wine Tasting

The Best of Stowe Vermont at Topnotch Resort

April 1, 2020 by Steve MirskyLeave a Comment

Vermont's Stowe region embodies what comes to mind when envisioning a quintessential Green Mountain getaway. Beyond its renown as “ski capital of the east" surrounded by wide open meadows and working farms nestled among rolling mountains that rise up in every direction, this region is the epicenter of VT craft food producers ranging from household names like Cabot and Ben & Jerry's to local favorites like Cold Hollow Cider Mill and Vermont … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Coffee, Food and Wine, Hiking, Massage, Music, Naked, Resort, Restaurants, Ski Trip, Spa, Vermont, Waterfall

A Dazzling Display of Verdicchio by Italy’s Garofoli Winery

January 21, 2020 by Steve MirskyLeave a Comment

Garofoli Winery, one of the oldest family-owned winemakers in Italy's Marche region, dates back to 1871 and still specializes in 100% single vineyard Verdicchio, a drier white varietal ranging from still to sparkling renowned for distinctive purity and verve. Way before the Garofolis' took over, the winery's origins are rooted in the Middle Ages catering to local pilgrims streaming into the nearby Basilica della Santa Casa. The Bascillica still … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Europe, Italy, Sand, Seafood, Vineyards, Wine Tasting

Alligator Bay’s Authentic Florida Rums

December 20, 2019 by Steve MirskyLeave a Comment

It all began when Alex Voss moved from Florida to Hawaii in the summer of 2012 to work on a landscaping project at a new Courtyard by Marriott on Maui. Hoping to experience the island beyond his durational assignment, Alex applied for a distillers apprenticeship on Craigslist at Haleakalā Distillers. After following up, he was hired on the spot and worked his way up to distiller in 2 short years learning rum production using indigenous molasses. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Beach, Drinking, Florida, Hawaii, Museum

MGM Springfield Jump Starts City’s Future by Rejuvenating Its Past

November 17, 2019 by Steve MirskyLeave a Comment

The Industrial Revolution ended long ago in the United States but remnants of its impact are still palpable. Once temples of commerce, many cities bustled with sprawling factories, grand theaters, turn of the century office towers, majestic hotels, and regal apartment buildings woven together by pedestrian friendly street grids. Today, much of this ornately designed architecture is demolished or condemned. Over the years, speculative … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Architecture, Art, Baseball, Bicycle, Bus Travel, Casino, Celebrity, Drinking, England, Food and Wine, History, Italy, Luxor, Massachusetts, Resort, San Francisco, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Sports

Top 11 Things to Do in Montreal’s Golden Square Mile

June 6, 2019 by Steve MirskyLeave a Comment

The name of Montreal's Golden Square Mile or Le Mille Carré, a square mile of signature historic blocks at the heart of downtown at the foot of Mount Royal, traces its origins back to 1950s real estate developers promoting the area's prosperity. Today, "Golden" more aptly describes the stellar array of attractions available within such a small radius. In 1983, only 30% of the district's historic buildings survived the wrecking ball due to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Art, Beer, Canada, Coffee, Culture, Drinking, England, Europe, Fashion, Food and Wine, France, Germany, Hollywood, Italy, Lodge, Mediterranean, Montreal, Museum, Paris, Quebec

Stage Coach Inn: A Distinctive Piece of Hudson Valley Heritage

April 12, 2019 by Steve Mirsky1 Comment

New York State's Hudson Valley is filled with artisan food producers, bucolic scenery, and a wide array of historic inns and bed & breakfasts. One lesser known attraction is the region's horse racing heritage dating back to the 1700s. The village of Goshen New York is home to the Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame accompanied by an historic track built in 1838 now incorporated into the museum and still in operation today. In fact, what … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Antiques, Art, China, Food and Wine, History, Museum, New York City, Traffic, Village, Wine Tasting

The Beach Plum Farm Cottage Experience in Cape May New Jersey

March 2, 2019 by Steve MirskyLeave a Comment

It all started in Cape May New Jersey when Curtis Bashaw, Founder and Managing Partner of Cape Resorts, had his eye on a plot of land adjacent to Beach Plum Farm for building his dream home. Just 2 miles outside the town's well preserved Victorian-era historic district, this 62 acre farm along with 3 additional farms in South Jersey supply Beach Blum Farm's kitchen as well as other in town Cape Resorts dining venues like The Ebbitt Room, Blue Pig … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Art, Beach, Bicycle, Christmas, Coffee, Drinking, Golf, Harvest, Hiking, New Jersey, Shopping Mall, Walking tour, Wildlife

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