Lunch in Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia offers lots of lunch options, from 18th-century fare in the Historic Area to modern meals in Merchants Square….
Rhum Tasting in Sint Maarten
I wasn’t expecting to see RMS Queen Mary 2 slipped several yards from my stateroom balcony, but she was a welcome sight. …
Chowning’s Tavern in Colonial Williamsburg
The polished wooden tables gleam in the candlelight. The air is rich with the mingled aromas of meaty, 18th-century fare and the…
Cooking Class on Jamaica
Flames rose from the old black metal drum grill. Herbs and spices melded together in a rich and zesty aroma. The beautiful…
Where to Eat on Pickering Wharf in Salem, Massachusetts
Pickering Wharf in Salem, Massachusetts, is a 1970s-built waterfront district with a 19th-century feel. It boasts a marina, boutique shops selling…
Easter Pie
Wheat Pie for Easter is a Neopolitan tradition. There are different legends about why. Some say the wheat represents the Resurrection. Others…
Chicken Cacciatore
Chicken Cacciatore is classic Italian comfort food. The word cacciatore means hunter, and the style of cooking means a dish that is…
Winery at La Grange in Haymarket, Virginia
The Winery at La Grange in Haymarket, Virginia, features 5.6 acres of vineyards and a three-storey, red-brick, 18th-century manor house with a…
Restaurant Report: Carlyle in Shirlington
Northern Virginia began reopening under Phase One last Friday, and two friends and I made plans to meet for our first restaurant…
French-Canadian Crêpes
Crêpes are one of those wonderful foods, like pie, that can be made sweet or savory, and served for breakfast, lunch, dinner,…
Artichoke Dip, with Philadelphia Cream Cheese
Philadelphia Cream Cheese was invented in New York, by accident. In the early 1870s, a dairyman named William Lawrence was trying to…
Corton, French-Canadian Pork Pâté
Corton is a simple pâté made of ground pork, onion, and seasonings. It originated in French-speaking Canada and remains popular in French-Canadian…