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Dig Into Comstock Caviar at Virginia City’s 32nd Annual Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry

January 22, 2023 by DaveLeave a Comment

Dig Into Comstock Caviar at Virginia City’s 32nd Annual Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry Tasty testes take over the historic town Saturday, March 11, 2023 VIRGINIA CITY, Nev. (January 2023) – There’s no better way to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day weekend than a place that honors its Irish heritage all year long. This spring, go nuts in Virginia City, Nevada, with the 32nd annual Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry, set for Saturday, March 11, 2023. Here chefs … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, Drinking, Festival, Food and Wine, History, Nevada, Oyster, Saloon, Virginia

13 Delicious Vietnamese Dishes You Need to Try

September 5, 2022 by Markus4 Comments

Most Vietnamese dishes are known for their fresh ingredients, balanced flavors, liberal use of herbs and vegetables, and a lightness of touch, with very little oil used in preparation. And they're delicious! Vietnamese cuisine differs throughout the country, with proximity to other countries being relevant. Influences on southern Vietnamese food can be seen from countries such as Cambodia, Malaysia, and the Cham people, while Chinese … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Cambodia, Coffee, Culinary travel, Food and Wine, Harvest, Malaysia, Markets, Oyster, Restaurants, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Street Food, Vietnam

A Visit to Hump Island Oyster Company: a Shore Excursion with Holland America, Ketchikan Alaska

September 1, 2022 by Dave2 Comments

Hump Island Oyster Company is located about a 30 minute drive from Ketchikan. This visit and on-shore experience was arranged through a Holland America Inside Passage cruise. This business was founded in 2010 by civil engineer Trevor Sande whose family has lived in Alaska since the early 1920s. He located an ideal place along Clover Passage on the shores of Hump Island, only a few miles from his family home - an area that takes full advantage of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Alaska, America, Art, Cruising, Drinking, Farming, Hawaii, Oyster, Shopping Mall, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

The South Beach Seafood Festival Celebrates their 10th Anniversary With a $10,000 Chef Prize, Popular Live Music Acts, and Enhanced Programming

August 8, 2022 by Dave1 Comment

(MIAMI, FLA.) – August, 2022 – South Florida's highly anticipated South Beach Seafood Festival is back for its 10th anniversary with a celebration that is gearing up to be the best yet with special programming, including a $10,000 chef prize and popular live musical guests, that will raise the bar for one of the country's leading seafood events. From Wednesday, October 19 through Saturday, October 22, the four-day festival is a curated culinary … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Beach, Beer, Celebrity, Culinary travel, Drinking, Festival, Fishing, Florida, Food and Wine, History, Markets, Music, Oyster, Restaurants, Seafood, Sushi, Village, Wine Tasting

Shucking Awesome Places to Get Oysters in Providence, Rhode Island

July 28, 2022 by DaveLeave a Comment

National Oyster Day is August 5th and what a better place to celebrate than in Providence, Rhode Island?! With a renowned culinary scene, seafood lovers can enjoy the best of the best at multiple bars and restaurants serving up the freshest oysters. Here are some of the top places to get affordable oysters in Providence, Rhode Island – Cheers! Mill's Tavern (101 North Main St.) Take a seat at the bar for Half Price Happy Hour everyday from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Beer, Culinary travel, Drinking, England, New York City, Olives, Oyster, Restaurants, Rhode Island, Seafood, Train Travel, Tuscany

Cruising Alaska’s Inside Passage with Holland America

July 1, 2022 by Dave2 Comments

One of the great things about cruising is leaving the logistics to others. Certain destinations are ideally suited to cruises including Alaska, due to its vast geographical distances, remote landscapes and rugged coastal beauty. Our Alaskan Inside Passage cruise was on the Holland America Eurodam, a ship whose inaugural sail was in 2008. We first cruised on this particular ship in 2015 in the Caribbean. One certainly becomes spoiled, merely … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Alaska, America, Art, British Columbia, Caribbean, Cruising, Culture, Drinking, England, Food and Wine, Glacier, Helicopter, Mountain Climbing, Music, North America, Oyster, Restaurants, Romantic, Sailing, Saloon

Virginia Chan, Founder of Humid with a Chance of Fishballs

January 13, 2022 by Teh Chin Liang2 Comments

Q. You moved from Vancouver to Hong Kong in 2012 to join the corporate world. Vancouver is also known as “city of neighborhoods” with a sizable portion of Hong Kong immigrants. What do you see the similarities and differences between both cities in terms of culture, people and of course, local food?  In terms of culture - I think Hong Kong tends to lean towards workaholic culture. Time is money, and everything runs at a faster pace here. If … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Airport, Art, Beer, Bridges, Bus Travel, Canada, China, Culture, Dessert, Drinking, England, Europe, Festival, Fishing, Food and Wine, History, Hong Kong, Internet, Japan, Oyster

The Joy of a Weekend in Atlantic City

November 25, 2021 by Jamie Reno1 Comment

Can catch the surf at Atlantic City If you’re looking for a fun-filled weekend away in a city that pulses with life, lights, and action, then Atlantic City is the destination for you. Located in the state of New Jersey, right by the Atlantic Ocean, the city itself is just over two hours drive from New York, one of the world’s greatest cities. This makes it immensely popular with visitors from NYC, especially in the summer time, when the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Architecture, Beach, Casino, Drinking, New Jersey, New York City, Oyster, Restaurants, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Sports, Walking tour

Take it Outside San Diego

October 10, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

The great outdoors is in! And there is no better place to take it all in than San Diego. From open-air movie and music venues to an array of al fresco dining options to a plethora of recreational offerings, there is no shortage of ways to revel in the sunshine while safely enjoying all that San Diego has to offer. Al Fresco All Around While San Diego has always had great outdoor eating options, the pandemic has amped up the appreciation for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Architecture, Art, Beach, Bicycle, Bridges, California, Culinary travel, Culture, Drinking, Film, Food and Wine, Garden, Italy, Mountain Climbing, Museum, Music, Oyster, Restaurants, San Diego, Seafood

Living in the Archipelago That Whale Sharks Call Home – Interview with Founder of the Mafia Island Tourism Association, Peter Byrne

June 1, 2021 by Teh Chin Liang1 Comment

Out in the middle of the Indian ocean, the water is shimmering in deep emerald green. A traditional dhow rocks gently against the lapping ripples. Next to the boat, a group of divers are flipping their fins in excitement and snorkeling alongside with a whale shark, the biggest fish in the ocean and a species now classified as endangered. This is not a typical scene on any tropical island. This experience – and all its other attractions in one … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Africa Safari, Beach, Culture, Dancing, Farming, Fishing, Food and Wine, Garden, Interview, Lifestyle, Lodge, Mozambique, National Park, Oyster, Papua New Guinea, Resort, Sand, Scuba Diving, Seafood, Sports

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