Food and Travel Winter 2018

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FOOD & TRAVEL MAGAZINE

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Buenos Aires

EPICUREAN
TRAVELER

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TASTING
THROUGH THE
FINGER LAKES

Winter’s Best Beaches and Island Getaways

• Every pint tells a story •

F LO R I DA’S M O S T AWA R D W I N N I N G C R A F T B E E R S C E N E

From cleverly crafted, boundary-pushing concoctions to brews paying homage to local
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Discover what’s on tap.
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Angry Chair Brewing, Seminole Heights • Brew Bus Brewing Company, Tampa • Cigar City Brewing, Tampa • Cigar City Cider and
Mead, Ybor City • Coppertail Brewing Co., Ybor City • 81Bay Brew Co., South Tampa • Four Stacks Brewing Company, Apollo
Beach • Garagiste Meadery, Tampa Heights • Hidden Springs Ale Works, Tampa Heights • Rock Brothers Brewing, Ybor City • Six
Ten Brewing, Town & Country • Southern Brewing & Winemaking, Seminole Heights • Tampa Beer Works, East Tampa/Brandon •
Two Henrys Brewing Company, Plant City • Yuengling, Tampa

BREWPUBS:

Dunderbrau, Tampa Palms • Tampa Bay Brewing Company, Ybor City • Ulele, Tampa Heights • The Wild Rover Pub & Brewery, Tampa

come find your

Island

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WELCOME TO WINTER FOOD & TRAVEL MAGAZINE

Winter always I know what everyone’s thinking. How PUBLISHER
brings out the do I apply? SAM WATTAM
best in travelers.
However, it’s often You’ll quickly discover that Food and EDITOR
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ferent reasons. For other publications of the same genre.
snowbirds up north, this is the time This is a publication that taps into the EDITOR FOODANDTRAVELINC.COM
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annual vacations to sun-drenched where our writers visit. We strive to V.P. ADVERTISING
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23 TASTING THROUGH THE FINGER LAKES
The Finger Lakes continuously distinguishes itself from
commercialized wine regions with personalized, authentic
wine indulgences which tap into the heart of viticulture.
EPICUREAN TRAVELER

27 APPITITE FOR AUSTIN
This is Austin, where “It’s all in the streets” when it comes
to nding a full spectrum of notable places to tackle an
appetite.

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An intimate, stone lodging resembling a small castle tucked
away on a quiet beach inlet in the village of Porto Kagio,
Porto Kale offers a peaceful oasis for visitors.

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Known for its colourful, metallic houses, La Boca gives
identity to the city and is one of the neighbourhoods of
Buenos Aires with most history.

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Calistoga, California
Harrison County, Indiana
Clarksville, Tennessee

TASTE LOUISIANA

Lafayette
Lake Charles
Natchitoches
Shreveport-Bossier
St. Landry Parish
Ascension Parish

FLORIDA RESORTS

Henderson Park Inn
Lago Mar Beach Resort
Hyatt Regancy Coconut Point

TASTEFUL TOWNS

Cape May, New Jersey
Gilroy, California

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Winter’s

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1.

For the Snow Lover: A
winter wonderland for two
at Whiteface Lodge. This
all-suite Adirondack resort’s
Rustic Romance package
sets the mood with choc-
olate-dipped strawberries
and Champagne in-suite on
arrival. A Tandem Massage
in the award-winning spa
is perfect after a morning
of cross-country skiing,
snowshoeing or ice skating
on the resort grounds (all
equipment complimentary)
or a ski day à deux on
nearby Whiteface Mountain.
Furnished private lean-tos
with repits can be reserved
for an evening under the
stars complete with cocktail
service. Presentation idea: a
cozy cashmere wrap or set
of snowshoes

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Lafayette is at the heart of Louisiana’s Cajun & Creole Country, an area whose cuisine is deeply rooted
in culture. With new generations of chefs merging tradition with innovation it ’s no wonder people
are heading down south with a smile on their face. Plan your escape to the Happiest City in America.

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Winter’s TRAVEL LIST

2. For the Life of the Party: A last-minute New Year’s Eve escape to London or Edinburgh. Whisk that
spontaneous someone across the pond to ring in 2019 with CIE Tours International’s Weekender Collec-
tion. Five days of adventure in a choice of London (Fireworks and Fun) or Edinburgh (Tartan and Toasts)
put visitors in the heart of each city’s New Year’s celebrations. Both tours include hop-on, hop-off tour

bus passes to top attractions, and London guests also enjoy a Thames River cruise. Presentation idea:
Sparklers with a tin of English tea or a package of Scottish shortbread cookies.

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Winter’s TRAVEL LIST

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For the Theater A -
cionado: A Broadway
weekend at So tel
New York. This stylish
midtown Manhattan
hotel’s partnership with
Broadway.com means
tickets can be purchased
directly from the hotel
website. Add a room
with a view of the city
skyline and pre- or
post-theater dinner at
So tel’s Gaby Brasserie
Française, and you’ve
got a gift any Broadway
buff would give a stand-
ing ovation. Presentation
idea: mock up a Playbill
with a photo of the re-
cipient and the headline:
“A Whirlwind Trip to
NYC, Starring [name].”
Inside put the theater
tickets, hotel reservation
and ight details.

















DISCOVER

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By: Roger Sands

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DISCOVER FL Kindred:.Winter squash soup with toasted pepitas and chili oil.FL Taste Kindred: Crispy Calamari and Chickpeas, pickled red onions and peppers,
citrus aioli FL Christopher Bates: Owner of F.L.X. Hospitality FL skiing Greek Peak: Credit Kristian Reynolds FL Ice Wine: Casa Larga Vineyards
ingerasting hrough theakes

Aquintessential four-season playground, the Finger “Winter in the Finger Lakes is truly just as breathtaking as
Lakes region of upstate New York is home to the rest of the year,” says Hallie Weakland of Glenora Wine
9,000 square miles packed with wine, water, out- Cellars in Dundee. “When the vineyards and landscape are
door adventure, history and culture. From gushing snow-covered and Seneca Lake shimmers and pops against
waterfalls and gorges to over 16,000 acres of forest lands, the surroundings, it’s a sight to see.”
this area serves as a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Skiers and other adventurous tourists ock to the region in
Perhaps most widely known for its proli c wine produc- the winter. The cold winds that blow across Lakes Ontario
tion, the region’s more than 120 vineyards offer distinctive and Erie deposit lake-effect snow all over the area, thus
ensuring a long ski season. The Finger Lakes region boasts
avors and proprietary features that please even the most nearly 30 groomed and maintained cross-country trails and
discerning palates. The terroir of the Finger Lakes is special parks, as well as several excellent downhill ski areas. Also, ice
because the microclimate created by the lakes produces
warm, breezy days during the summer which can ripen the shing is popular on Canandaigua, Canadice and Honeoye
grapes. Other quality factors include vineyards that slope Lakes.
down to deep, glaciated lakes, providing favorable soils for Of its 11 lakes, seven host wineries. Although aromatic white
the growth of premium vinifera wine grapes. varieties such as Riesling remain the signature wines of the
Despite the fact that grape vines are dormant, the winter region, innovative experimentation has led to success with
season is one of the most enjoyable times to visit the Finger a number of other grape varieties including Pinot Noir,
Lakes. Although the primary tourism season ends after Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay. Once the snow ies and
October, wineries such as Ventosa Vineyards, Americana freezing temperatures set in, the area wineries look at har-
Vineyards & Winery and Barnstormer Winery stay open lat- vesting grapes that froze on the vines to make the sweet and
er to offer guests free music with wine tastings. In addition, delicious ice wines of the region.
tourists can realize signi cant savings on accommodations
ranging from quaint bed and breakfasts to lakefront resorts.

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“Ice wine is one of the most challenging wines to produce
and also the most rewarding,” explains winemaker Matt
Cassavaugh of Casa Larga Vineyards and Winery in Fair-
port.  “From the harvest in the freezing temperatures to the
sometimes years-long fermenting process, we face a lot of
challenges so the odds against success are high. However, we
welcome the challenges because our efforts are rewarded
with award-winning products and an experience that many
never get. Everyone at the winery comes together around
this unique wine.”
Casa Larga will kick off the New York Ice Wine and Culinary
Festival on Feb. 16 by offering samples of ice wine from New
York wineries along with such activities as horse-drawn
wagon rides through the snow-swept vineyards. Other win-
ter celebrations include Vintage Vines & Valentines held each
February in Naples which features a wine and beer walk,
food tastings and pairings, chocolate, art, music, renewal of
vows, and much more.
The Finger Lakes continuously distinguishes itself from
commercialized wine regions with personalized, authentic
wine indulgences which tap into the heart of viticulture.
In addition to the plentiful number of tasting rooms where
visitors are likely to be served by the owners or winemakers
themselves, other experiences include hands-on winemaking
and champagne lessons.
Although it’s wine that attracts busloads of visitors each
week, food is not an afterthought here. In fact, one of the
country’s most in uential food trends can be traced directly
to the Finger Lakes. When it published its iconic Moose-
wood Cookbook 40 years ago, the Moosewood Restaurant
in Ithaca helped to introduce healthy and natural cooking to
the world.

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Today, gourmet restaurants, cozy cafes and
roadside food stands all combine to make the
Finger Lakes a foodie’s paradise, and skilled chefs
throughout the region are among the nest in
the country. The culinary scene here is exploding – often
led by ex-natives who’ve returned home – with a number
of high-quality restaurants that rival the cuisine offered
anywhere in the world. This renaissance is driving tourism
on a year-round basis.
At age eight Christopher Bates began making sushi, and
the talented chef has been in the kitchen ever since. Grow-
ing up in a rural farming community in upstate New York,
cooking quickly became his passion. His wife, Isabel Boga-
dtke, a native of Berlin, Germany, started her career in the
hospitality industry eventually working at the famed Brick
Restaurant in Frankfurt. They now own F.L.X. Hospitality
which encompasses several brands including F.L.X. Table
in Geneva, a quaint 14-seat restaurant that has attracted
national acclaim, and F.L.X. Fry Bird, which specializes in
chicken sammis and waf es. 
“Our philosophy is simple food done well, and whatever
the ingredient, we give it love and take care to do it well,”
he notes.
Susan Atvell opened Kindred Fare, a spirited cookery in
Geneva, and created a menu inspired by farmhouse cook-
ing which pays homage to the baker, butcher, sherman,
farmer and forager. A grilled grasslands farm market steak
with house cut fries and garlic aioli oozes avor with each
bite, while crispy buttermilk fried chicken with hot honey
sauce is simply out of this world.
Atvell enjoys a Finger Lakes winter. “It’s peaceful when
you can avoid summer crowds and get attentive service in
the tasting rooms,” she says. “Driving around the Finger
Lakes in the winter can give you some of the best views of
the lakes when the leaves are down. Starting in December,
we make Sunday Sauce as a tribute to our Italian-Amer-
ican roots, and we offer a bowl of house made pasta, a
green salad and a glass of Finger Lakes wine at a special
price.”
From December through February, and often into March,
the sweeping vistas of the region are enhanced with
snow-covered landscapes that help transform the Finger
Lakes into a winter wonderland. Although each season
offers unique attractions and activities, winter certainly has
its own special appeal.

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By: Jed Vaughn

As the self-proclaimed “Live music capital of the world”,
the Austin music scene is front and center in the minds
of many who venture their way to the city. For them, this
home to Willie Nelson and many other musical greats,

makes Austin a bucket list destination.
The late Janis Joplin and Stevie Ray Vaughan got
their start in the 1970’s at the Continental and C-Boys
Clubs. Found on South Congress street not far from
downtown, they are worth a visit to check out the vibe
& memorabilia found there. Austin City Limits, The
South by Southwest Music Festival, and performances
by superstars like Brittany Spears & Bruno Mars at the
Grand Prix Formula One race now held in Austin are all
responsible for drawing in hundreds of thousands of

music lovers to Austin annually.
The Laguna Gloria Art Museum is a restored 1916
Mediterranean Villa now called The Contemporary
Austin. It’s near May eld Park at Mt. Bonnell in the
West Austin Hills area and is a popular day trip. There
you’ll see unique displays including a Hello Kitty Disney
installation and a striking 33ft. tall stainless-steel statue
called “Looking Up”. It appears as if it’s constructed

with crinkled up tin foil at rst glance.
Other notable activities include a visit to the LBJ
Presidential Library and visiting the bridge over Ladybird
Lake at sunset. Its where 1.5 million bats convene to
reduce the inspect population in Austin by 10,000 lbs.
every night. Austin City Tours, The French Legation,
Ladybird Lake City Park, and exploring 6th street also
offer some unique opportunities to leisure away an

afternoon.

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Epicurian Traveler

Tantalizing aroma’s swirl about the
sidewalks while small motorized scooters
and bicycles veer and maneuver on
by. Seemingly, every block you walk
or corner you turn reveals more & more great
places to grab a bite. Some feature loud crowds
swilling beer and listening to live music, some are
less populated with atmospheric outdoor patios,
and others have a long line waiting for a special
culinary experience.
This is Austin, where “It’s all in the streets” when it
comes to nding a full spectrum of notable places
to tackle an appetite. For the visiting foodie, every
day is an exploratory adventure in satisfying the
hunger pangs. New tastes, sights, and sounds can
be found morning, noon, and night. You’ll discover
your basic food truck and a full gambit of unusual
and specialized restaurants, some of which are
considered not only the best in Texas, but best in
the country. So, come along and load up your go-
to arsenal of epicurean knowledge for a work or
pleasure-related visit to Austin.
FOOD TRUCKS
The city of Austin has a population of just over
950,000, and a food truck population of 2,200.
The quantity of meals on wheels peppered around
town and running the streets is a staggering
statistic. You might even say it’s of gastronomical
proportions. The variety is diverse, but one
theme seems to dominate the truck scene… tacos.
They’re found in just about any avor or style.
Choose southern-style breakfasts with Veracruz
All Natural, Trippy Taco’s - a tiny trailer sporting
a psychedelic sign, wood- re avored meats at
Dos Batos, Juana Taco featuring Chorizo & Egg or
Breakfast Torta, ultra-fresh hand-made tortilla’s at
Savor di Moi, and Cool Beans for vegan. Without
question, you won’t have to look very far to nd a
taco that meets your preference.
If you’re a meat lover in search of a BBQ food
truck, it won’t be long before you’re belly up to
a window ordering some tender smoked meat
nestled in your favorite bun or wrap. Some
great choices are Pok-E-Tos Texas BBQ who’ve
been rolling the streets since 1979, brisket with
Ironwood Barbeque, and Browns BBQ for great
pork ribs & boast a zero-wait time, For the smoked

avor loving vegan, BBQ Revolution features soy
curls for that barbeque avor without the meat.
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APPETITE FOR AUSTIN
“IT’S ALL IN THE STREETS”

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Epicurian Traveler

BRICK & MORTAR BBQ SPECIALTIES just ask the people who begin to line up there as early as eight in
the morning. Now that’s hard-core BBQ loving. A three hour wait
It’s no secret that the state of Texas is home to some of the best just to guarantee yourself a plate of smoked meat in a city with
in the world in this category. Austin takes responsibility for a so many choices? Impressive to say the least. They also offer a
share of that claim and in this city, you better offer something selection of beer, wine, & cider, helping to pass the time away with
great, or you probably won’t survive. Here’s three “can’t miss” a cold one. Franklins often has live music set up outside which goes
locations to start you off. nicely with the beverage, also helping with the lengthy queue.
Franklins - Consensus in the street is that Franklins holds title to the Bangers - With over 30 varieties of homemade sausage on hand,
best BBQ in Austin. Some reviewers and critics even call it the best every traditional and non-traditional sausage can be satis ed at
in the entire country. Bangers Sausage House & Beer Garden. Indoor & outdoor seating,
live music, and a community-oriented atmosphere make the sausage
They’re open for business at 11am and close when the highly & suds venue a great place to hang out and indulge.
sought-after daily supply of brisket, pulled pork, turkey, chopped Bangers & Mash, Spicy Italian, & Pork are a few of the favorites.
beef, and sausage is gone, usually around 2:30pm. Is it good?... You can “go wild” with an African Antelope sausage, wild boar
sausage, rabbit & shiitake mushrooms, or the Jalapeño Cheddar
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Bratwurst. Vegan is also available with the Tuscan Tiger (Italian on certain occasions such as a big game for the University of
sausage without the meat), and traditional sides & lighter Texas Longhorns.
choices are excellent choices.
Boasting Austin’s largest tap wall with 106 specialty brews, County Line BBQ - With two locations, both in the af uent
Bangers offers craft beer from all over the country and beyond. West Hills area of Austin where Michael Dell, Lance Armstrong,
Texas, Colorado, California, Michigan, Florida, Oregon, and & Andy Roddick call home, the locals refer to County Line
Belgium are among the list of origins for brews featured on the BBQ as “the place to take out of town guests”. Their On the Hill
impressive tap row. location offers 20-mile views of the Austin country-side while the
IPA’s, Porters, Ales, Brown Ales, Lagers - you name it & On the Lake location is set in an old speakeasy and has a large
you’ll likely nd your favorite behind the bar. I was impressed redwood deck patio overlooking Lake Austin.
with the freezer behind the tap wall, where kegs are owing Since 1975, slow smoked ribs, extra lean brisket, and German
just mere inches from the pour spouts. With no chemicals sausage are what County Line has been famous for. The
or plastic lines to pass through, you’ll get a perfect icy cold restaurants have a unique atmosphere for dining in, on-line
draft experience with every pull of the tap. An expansive beer ordering for takeout, and an AirRIbs program. They’ll ship the
garden outside features live music and beer tasting booths fabulous smoked meats all over the country, making this Texas
barbequed meats experience easy to enjoy from Austin, and
faraway places.

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SOMETHING DIFFERENT Currently, 1000 lbs. of the Maine lobster are shipped in by air
Garbo’s - Setting barbeque aside and hitting the top of my list every week. It lends credence to the success and popularity of
of favorites on my visit to Austin is Garbo’s Lobster. Garbo’s a food menu you wouldn’t necessarily expect to nd in south
owns two food trucks in Austin, one of which can be found on Texas, or in a food truck. If you’re into lobster and ultra-fresh
Congress Street in downtown. Recently, Whole Foods Market’s New England style seafood, nd yourself a Garbo’s truck or
very rst store, downtown Austin, reached out to Garbo’s visit the restaurant. You won’t be disappointed.
requesting their menu in the food court, and it’s now available Cookbook Café - For a new twist on a visit to the library, grab
there too. But a visit to the restaurant, about a 20-minute drive lunch at the Cookbook Café. Found in the Austin downtown
from downtown, will get you a relaxed atmosphere, a glass central library, it’s a casual dining experience coupled with
of ne wine, and the full menu. Highlighted by a Connecticut access to some great cookbooks. Sit back with a meal in a
style lemon poached lobster piled into a top split roll, this one warm atmosphere for lunch with an abundance of natural
delivers complete satisfaction. Served with a unique proprietary light for reading. Showcased is a collection of over 500
champagne vinaigrette dressing over tossed greens, it’s fresh, cookbooks that were donated by the late author Virginia B.
it’s juicy, and it’s delicious. If lobster’s not your favorite, try one Wood. Not only an author, she was also the food editor &
or two of the other menu items. They are in and of themselves critic for the Austin Chronicle. The menu changes seasonally
worth writing home about. The double smoked sh dip with and incorporates local farm-to-table ingredients whenever
celery hearts, pickles, & grilled bread, some fresh calamari, a possible. I really enjoyed the watermelon salad with pickled
rich thick & creamy New England clam chowder, and the Maine shrimp, as well as the home-made chicken pot pie. Cookbook
crab cakes are all entirely irresistible. Cafe also has a welcoming outdoor patio overlooking a
When combining Food and Travel I love a great story behind a panoramic Austin skyline.
world class meal, and I found one at Garbo’s. Heidi Garbo’s Austin delivers southern Texas hospitality amidst a great food
father was a lobster sherman for 45 years in Maine throughout and music scene, and everything you’ve heard is true. If the
her youth. When she left New England in pursuit of higher opportunity to visit arises, seize it with an appetite and thirst
education, she landed in Florida where she established a highly for a great adventure.
successful food cart called “Garbo’s Grill”. It was the result of a
college assignment in 2008. She later sold the grill truck when
she married and moved to Austin. There she purchased her rst
Garbo’s Lobster truck in 2012. She soon added one more, and
later added her brick & mortar location.
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GETAWAY

MISSISSIPPI’S FINEST SHOPPING, OUTDOOR FOOD &TRAVEL MAGAZINE | 23
SETTINGS, CULINARY FINDS AND LODGING

For some, the discovery starts with the finest shopping in Mississippi,
including the arts at the Mississippi Craft Center and designer
brands featured on the Ridgeland Retail Trail. Our city is bursting
with flavor, and outdoor experiences are designed to make
the most of our natural environment. Whether you’re
here to shop, to ride, to taste or to marvel…there’s just
something about Ridgeland, Inside + Out.

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WINTER

THE BMEOACSTHEBSEFAOURTIFUL
WINTER TRAVEL

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BEACHES, BAYS
&

ISLAND GETAWAYS

Island getaways are typically reserved
for all-inclusive Caribbean idylls, but
we’ve got plenty of sensational stays
right in our backyard. From the South
Carolina’s Edisto Isalnd favored by all
to miles of tropical sugar-sand beaches
off of California’s coast, here are the
best island vacations in the US and the

Caribbean.

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The perfect beach vacation doesn’t just Edisto
happen in the summer. Located just 45 Beach
minutes south of Charleston, SC, Edisto
is the hidden gem of the Sea Islands and Discover South Carolina’s
like no other beach destination. With miles of Best-Kept Secret
beautiful beaches and an average temperature
of 60 degrees in the offseason, you can spend
your days on the beach, golf course, or head to
the creeks for fishing. This pet friendly beach
makes for the perfect getaway for the entire
family.
Unlike many coastal communities, Edisto has
remained relatively undeveloped over the years.
Edisto Island and Edisto Beach are separated by
a short causeway with a breathtaking view of
the marsh. On Edisto, you won’t find neon lights
and high-rise hotels blocking your views. In fact,
Edisto has no hotels at all. The restaurants and
stores are locally owned and operated and just
a bike ride away. That’s all part of the charm and
why visitors return - year after year.
Aside from the pristine beaches, Edisto is proud
of its grand state park that covers over 1,200
acres. Beachfront camping and creekfront cab-
ins are just two of the many exciting things that
place Edisto Beach State Park at the top of so
many lists. There are miles of trails to explore,
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historic sites and monuments, and If keeping your feet on dry land is
the enlightening Edisto Island Inter- more your style, make sure to hone
pretive Center, an interactive muse- your swing at one of the two world-
um and eco-learning center for all class golf courses on and near Ed-
ages. isto. With 18 holes surrounded by
Edisto is unique in that it is greatly saltwater ponds along with majes-
untouched and much of the island tic live oaks swinging with Spanish
is agricultural and actively farmed. moss, you will enjoy the cool salt
There is only one small town grocery breezes and the stunning landscape
store and several family-run farmers as much as you enjoy your game.
markets selling locally grown pro- Take a break at the 9th hole with a
duce, eggs, meats, seafood, freshly cold beer or fresh margarita at the
milled stone-ground grits, bread, local taco spot located directly on
soaps and much more. Winter time the golf course.
on Edisto means oyster roasts! Buy Edisto offers amazing dining op-
a bushel from one of the local sea- tions. Visitors will find the restau-
food markets, and know the oysters rant selections delightful any time of
were just harvested fresh from the day. From comforting breakfast and
local waters. brunch selections, to cocktails over-
Feeling bold? Take an adventure looking the water, fried shrimp at a
with a local tour boat captain and world-renowned seafood dive, or
discover the island’s rich history and fine dining at a chef’s table, the lo-
diverse ecological system. Get an cal establishments strive to offer the
upfront encounter with the lovable best in local culinary delights.
bottle-nosed dolphins as they flip Discover South Carolina’s best-kept
and roll through the waters. secret - Edisto Beach. Once you
If you are lucky, you just might see experience this small town’s charm,
dolphins “strand feeding” in the se- beautiful beaches, and peace and
cluded creeks - a unique activity quiet, it will become your secret too.
among dolphins in the Lowcountry.

A tour of the ACE Basin by boat
provides an awe-inspiring opportu-
nity to see one of the largest estuar-
ies in the world. Millions of birds and
wildlife call the waterways and land
around Edisto home.

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arbados

An Adventure Worth Taking
There’s never been a better time to visit this tropical
paradise, so what are you waiting for?

Where else do white sand beaches, azure blue underground lakes which provide an excellent supply of drink-
waters and a welcome as warm as the year- ing water that is amongst the purest in the world. Geologically
round sunshine combine with dazzling avours Barbados is unique, being actually two land masses that merged
and gourmet experiences? Where fresh together over the years. This and other anomalies make this
seafood and local produce is cooked with a passion that creates a Caribbean island quite phenomenal, and there are geological
truly unique gastronomic experience. structures that you will nd only here.
Barbados has it all, whether you opt for chic Cliff top dining by This beautiful island offers lots of art, activities, night life, music,
torch-light, or a leisurely cruise on the aptly named ‘Seaduced’ history and some of the best restaurants to be found anywhere.
catamaran or sampling freshly grilled sh at the renowned Oistins But what makes Barbados even more special, and the reason why
Fish Fry, Barbados’ rich melting-pot of avours promises to so many visitors keep returning to the island year after year, is
delight. And as the birthplace of rum, no visit to Barbados is the people.
complete without sampling Barbados’ very own amber nectar. Barbadians, called Bajans, are warm and friendly souls, always
Barbados is a coral island, pushed out of sea by volcanic activity ready to greet you with a sincere smile. Barbadians make you
in a far away time. On the West Coast, beaches of ne white sand feel welcome and special. You will feel that it is your home and
stretch along a blue-green sea. Coral reefs fringe coast providing will want to come back again and again. We truly are a unique
excellent snorkeling and Scuba Diving. Along the East Coast a Caribbean paradise, surprisingly sophisticated, friendly, fun and
lively surf is blown briskly by the strong and constant trade winds always naturally charming!
and the waves pound against a rocky shore. The constant breeze Much more than just the sun, sea and sand usually associated
of the trade winds gives the island a mild and pleasant tropical- with a Caribbean island, Barbados has an incredible range of
climate. holiday activities for almost every interest and taste. In fact Bar-
When you visit, you will see it is mostly a at coral island with bados boasts of more attractions per square mile than any other
excellent beaches, but there are also rolling hills and many deep Caribbean island!
ridges and gullies, with an interesting distribution of ora and There is an abundance of ne restaurants in Barbados that offer
fauna. Within the coral core there is a vast array of caves and local cuisine, seafood and continental cuisine. The wide range of
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taste and budget. By day informal attire is acceptable in most
Barbados restaurants, but at night a more formal dress code is
enforced. It is also recommended that dinner reservations be
made in advance, especially during the winter.
With high-quality, tax-free merchandise, excellent service
by friendly and knowledgeable sales staff, and comfortable,
air-conditioned stores, shopping in Barbados truly is just
beyond your imagination!
When the sun goes down in Barbados, the fun continues! Bar-
bados nightlife is extensive and varied, providing entertain-
ment for every taste, from historic dinner shows to romantic
cruises and exquisite dining.
On the calmer west coast, palms sway on white sandy shores
while the azure waters lap gently at the shore. Relax onshore
soaking up the rays or take a dip in the clear waters. Jetskiing,
kayaking, catamaran cruises, swimming and snorkeling all
await you.
Heading south you’ll continue to nd awless sandy Barbados
beaches protected by coral reefs. The more lively surf in the
south and south-east is ideal for a host of watersports such as
windsur ng, kitesur ng and boogie boarding. If you’ve never
tried these before Barbados is the perfect place to start, hey
you’re on vacation after all!

GUADELOUPE ISLANDS

SAOFMREASNHYTFALSATVEOORFSTTHOEDFIRSCEONVCHERC.ARIBBEAN WITH

Pack your palate! We are taking you on an epicurean get- still produces coffee. Its con dential culture and quality of its
away in the Lesser Antilles, to the Guadeloupe Islands – a Arabica places him among the great crus prestige. Two great
French-Caribbean archipelago comprising of ve unique houses: Vanibel (www.vanibel.fr) and La Grivelière habitationla-
islands bursting with avor, very evident in the exquisite griveliere.com 100% ARABICA and Made in Guadeloupe Islands.
cuisine you will encounter. While the islands share culinary similari-
ties, each is known for adding a distinct ingredient to the Guadeloupe Creole Delicacies
dining experience – Grande-Terre for its sophisticated dining scene, Except beaches and rivers, Guadeloupe has also many gourmet
Basse-Terre for its selection of Creole restaurants, La Désirade for its treasures such as “Kassav’”, “Tourment d’Amour”, “Sorbet coco”
fresh seafood, Marie-Galante for its organic farms, and Les Saintes for or “Bokit”! The Tourment d’Amour is a pastry from les Saintes
its sweet coconut custard treat “Tourment d’amour”. that resembles a height-challenged cupcakes and is avored with
coconut or other tropical fruits and our famous BOKIT a 100%
In the Guadeloupe Islands, “culinary scenes” are a way of life, as the Guadeloupean delicacy of deep fried naan-like bread stuffed with
rich culinary heritage, which expresses Guadeloupe’s French, African, meat, vegetable or sh. You can nd “Bokits” in all the food trucks
Indian and Caribbean cultural in uences, pervades everyday life. Time across the archipelago. Average price is three Euros.
honored cooking traditions of French and Creole dishes, co-exist Festival Of Female Cooks
deliciously with contemporary styles and avors- and when fused,
produce mouthwatering specialties such as Nouvelle-Creole Cuisine Every August, for almost a century, Guadeloupe Islands honor and
– a modern interpretation of Creole dishes savored by both locals and celebrate female chefs, bastions of Creole culinary traditions who
visitors. The original name for Guadeloupe, given by the Arawaks, is are known as “Professionals of the Mouth”.
“Karukera” which means lands of beautiful waters and not only has Dressed in their traditional chef clothing with headscarves and
the beauty been preserved but it is also a rich source of fresh seafood. aprons embroidered with their emblem, they visit the Basilica of
Your Mahi-Mahi, Lobster and even seaweed goes from the ocean to St Peter and St Paul to have baskets of food, owers and cooking
your plate in a mere few hours, resulting in a delicious awakening of utensils blessed by the clergy. Afterwards they walk through the
your taste buds. town to a large celebration of dancing and dining.

Coffee, Black Gold Markets
Guadeloupe Islands is the oldest coffee growing region in the Bursting with avor and color, our exquisitely displayed markets
Americas. In 1726, Gabriel Mathieu de Clieu (former Governor of along the beaches or in the city centers are well worth a detour!
Guadeloupe) introduced Arabica Typica coffee seeds to Guadeloupe, You will sample there our local fruits, vegetables, spices and sea
originating from the Royal Botany Garden in Paris. products. Well everything you need to prepare your favorite
This variety of Arabica Typica has remained pure with no mixing sea–to-table dish! Those markets are an essential part of Guade-
with other varieties. Rare are those who know that Guadeloupe loupean life.

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Here is additional information about our 3 main markets on Grande
Terre:
Sainte - Anne Market: located in the center of the city along the
beach. Open every day from 9am to 7pm. Farmers sell spice, veg-
etable, sh (very early in the morning), local rum punch, CREOLE
delicacies. Vendors also sell souvenirs and clothes.

Pointe - à - Pître Markets: located in the heart of the city by the
harbor next to “Place de la Victoire”.
Open every day from 6am to 4pm. Farmers sell fruits, vegetable,
spice, sh, shell sh.

Gosier Night Market: located in the center of the city, between the
beach and the church. It’s a Friday night market only from 4pm to
9pm. Farmers sell spice, vegetable, CREOLE delicacies (like passion
fruit/cinnamon / guava bread, “bokit”, coconut cake and sorbet…).
Local Artists also sell very nice art craft (lamps, jewelry and small
furniture all made with local products).

Restaurants
With over 200 restaurants and a rich culinary heritage, the
Guadeloupe Islands are a premier dining destination. The chefs
are creatively inspired by the fresh and avorful ingredients of the
archipelago and they deliver a unique gourmet experience.
Learn more about the French Caribbean Archipelago
www.guadeloupe-islands.com

P oB

CLASSIC CALIFORNIA

Enjoy world-class wine,
experience uncommon
adventure, embrace the
laid back classic
California vibe.

The waves meet the central California farmland in a commu- fusion of high-brow and low-key, capturing the Central Coast’s sig-
nity that celebrates the delectable bounties drawn from land nature vibe. Many ingredients are locally sourced, including seafood,
and sea. Succulent seafood is served with farm fresh foods produce and naturally raised meats and poultry. The cuisine is com-
and locally grown wine country inspired cuisine is prepared plemented by an award-winning wine list, happy hour specials, live
by talented chefs to be perfectly paired with their extensive wine lists music and a Champagne Sunday brunch.
and cellar collections.
Pismo Beach’s location along the Central Coast of California, half way
From coastal seafood dishes to casual California-style dining, Pismo between San Francisco and Los Angeles, makes it the ideal jumping
Beach’s restaurants offer a range of dining experiences certain to off point for exploring the rich wine regions of Edna Valley, Paso Ro-
satisfy any culinary craving. The four-diamond Lido Restaurant at bles, and to the south the Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez wine region
the Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa offers breathtaking views of the made famous by the movie Sideways.
glittering Paci c Ocean. Located on the Coastline of California, the
surrounding area is embodied with lifestyle and cuisine. Passionate Pismo Beach also hosts several annual events throughout the yaer.
about food, hey combine local seafood, meats, grains and produce May 31st through June 2nd is The Classic at Pismo Beach, which
into dishes that evoke the very spirit and history of the region. With a attracts people and cars from all over the United States, with some
Wine Cellar of over 800 Local and International Wines, each bottle is coming from as far away as Alaska and even Australia. Big 18-wheel-
expertly selected to pair with our delectable cuisine. Lido at Dolphin ers show up from companies like CarQuest Auto Parts, Mother’s
Bay is constantly rewriting the rule book, seeking new ways to ensure Polish, GM Performance, Ford Motor Co., Budweiser, and many more.
each menu provides unique and avorful offerings. The show began in the early 80’s and continues to attract the hottest
classic cars each year to this tiny, serene central coast city. Every
With panoramic Paci c views, Marisol’s sights are only rivaled by its summer, cars line the streets of this little beach town where spectators
tastes. The market-driven menu and seaside atmosphere are a perfect enjoy cool cars and great vendors.

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Wine, Waves & Beyond Winemakers & Brew Masters heat. Alongside the surf contest will
Celebrate the best that Classic California has to offer. Enjoy three be the Classic VW Show! Head over to Downtown Pismo Beach to
days of unforgettable events that embrace the love of California’s tra- enjoy Buses, Bugs and More!
ditional sur ng lifestyle and culture along with exceptional wine and
food. Experience Central Coast wines, artisan brews, local California May 5: Rabobank’s Barrel to Barrel
farm-fresh and seaport-inspired cuisine, as well as great music, art, Held on the ocean front lawn at the Cliffs Resort, Rabobank
and the amiable coastal community. Wine, Waves & Beyond events presents a Barrel to Barrel event that can’t be forgotten. With live
take place at several scenic venues throughout Pismo Beach and at music, over 40 visiting wineries and breweries, local cuisines, and
the Fremont Theater in San Luis Obispo. an incredible silent auction, come down for a glass of wine, tastes
from our best local restaurants and a sunset to remember.
May 3: Surf Movie Night
The historic Fremont Theater in San Luis Obispo kicks off this 3-day You’ll nd a wide variety of lodging to meet everyone’s needs and
event with our Featured Film: Nervous Laughter. This epic movie budget. Oceanfront hotels with stunning vistas, affordable motels,
night is lled with community, culture, and sur ng. Beer and wine will family-friendly vacation rentals or award-winning RV parks are all
be available for purchase. All proceeds from this epic movie event will available. Also be sure to bring your four-legged family member –
go to bene t StillFrothy! Pismo Beach offers several options that are dog friendly too!

May 4: 805 Surf Classic & SeaVenture Classic VW Show California’s golden past is alive and well in Pismo Beach’s gentle
Rise and shine on Saturday morning for the 805 Surf Classic present- climate where sand, sun, sea, and sky converge to create the ideal
ed by Still Frothy at the Pismo Beach Pier featuring an invitational getaway.
team competition with teams comprised of male and female surfers
from the 805, an adaptive heat, women’s shortboard, and a local

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NTOATMCHPSACCBREAANYFE’ST TBOEPE-R

Clearly, the locals have got magic on tap. What a place for a beer
lover to take over! For those who want a tasty sip, Tampa Bay’s beer

scene is worth the trip.

46 | FOOD & TRAVEL WINTER Life is good for craft beer
drinkers in Tampa Bay,
and it’s only getting
better. Consistently
ranked among the top brewing
scenes in America, Tampa Bay is
quickly becoming a destination
for craft beer. A sample of Tampa
Bay’s unique craft scene makes
it plain that it’ll be on the beer
map to stay. And what better
way to enjoy some craft beer
than making a day of it? So, I
got a group of friends together
to take over the Brew Bus to
see what’s on tap. Yes, Tampa’s
beer scene is vibrant enough to
support a business that shuttles
thirsty beer fans from brewery
to brewery—what other place
can say that? All aboard, it’s time
to see what all the brew-haha is
about.
Exploration Begins
Our trip begins with a stop at
the tasting room for Tampa Bay’s
best-known craft brewer, Cigar
City Brewing. Imagine strolling
into a walk-in humidor with a
surf shop vibe—and awesome
beer, too! Behind the hardwood
bar, lacquered with brewing
notes, an impressive electronic
tap list lets the beer-minded
faithful know what’s available. A
few feet away stand the taps that
quench the thirst of craft beer
enthusiasts from Tampa Bay and
well beyond. Cigar City’s numer-
ous awards prove its popularity.
CCB’s Jai Alai India Pale Ale tells
you why: Its piney aroma, grape-
fruit bitterness and clean nish
make it a great brew to help beat
the Florida heat. It more than

“ op on the
rew us

and discov-
er ampa’s
craft brew

scene”

earns its impressive 99 from Rate- malty nose, Six Ten’s Porter is
Beer’s army of beer drinkers. I happily smooth and medium-bodied with
quaff one during the brewery tour, hints of dark chocolate and cof-
which comes with a pint glass to keep, fee—a straightforward, quality beer
as we walk around the impressive from a genuine local brewer.
brewhouse and bottling and canning Strong Impressions
operations. Just on the edge of Tampa Bay’s
A short drive away sits Angry Chair Ybor City district, Coppertail
Brewing. A recent addition to Tampa Brewing has gotten a lot of people
Bay’s craft beer scene, Angry Chair talking in a short period of time.
opened in November, 2014. The tap The tasting room is expansive and
room is a rustic throwback with ex- inviting; the bare block walls, high
posed ventilation, custom steel chairs ceilings and sheet metal roo ng
and a ceiling assembled with much giving it a stark, industrial vibe. High
of the 1941 building’s original wood. windows behind the bar offer a
Among the enigmatic mixed-media glimpse of the impressive 50-barrel
art hung on the wall, a cameo window Rolec brewhouse with bright tanks
offers a glimpse of the 10-barrel for conditioning. That hardware
brewhouse. Cozy and buzzing, the allows for a lot of treatments as
tasting room offers beers like German fun, temporary companions to
Chocolate Cupcake Stout, which hits the brewery’s core beers. Among
the nose with a heavy aroma of vanilla. those core offerings is Coppertail’s
With sweet notes of coconut, toffee Unholy American Trippel. Weighing
and cacao, this milk stout pours black in at 9.0% ABV, it has a crisp, citrus
and achieves a complex richness. Do nose, lightly piney with a hoppy
I get the brewery’s name? I think I’ll twist on the traditional Trappist
focus on a pint of stout instead. strong ale. A concept that might
Six Ten Brewing sits near Tampa seem like beer sacrilege tastes
International Airport, a short way anything but. (You didn’t think I was
off the beaten path. The brewery is going to say “heavenly,” did you?)
designed with an open concept, with Clearly, the locals have got magic on
the 10-barrel custom brewhouse in tap. What a place for a beer lover
full view of the happy patrons. There’s to take over! For those who want a
something authentic about seeing tasty sip, Tampa Bay’s beer scene is
exactly where the beer is made and worth the trip.
meet the man who makes it. The tast-
ing room is a study in minimalism: a
poured slab counter top, lots of beau-
tiful stainless, about 14 guest taps and
10 house offerings on draft. I opt for
a porter, keeping with the traditional
vibe. I chose well. With a deep,

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Some of the World’s Best-Known Wineries and Utmost
Authentic Wellness Experiences are Located in
Calistoga, California.

With its unique combination of high-end options, im- Where Calistoga parts ways with the rest of the Napa Valley is in its
mersion in local culture and down-home Old West quirky, rustic elements, beginning with Old Faithful Geyser, com-
feel, Calistoga caters to visitors seeking unpreten- plete with Tennessee Fainting goats. Further out of city limits is a
tious, exceptional experiences. Petri ed Forest to explore and where visitors can better understand
You won’t nd ubiquitous yellow arches or co ee cups emblazoned the wellness scene.
with a Greek mythological logo here. e reality is you won’t nd
chain stores at all, but you will discover unique and locally-owned e mud elements of wellness in Calistoga evolved from a volcanic
businesses that only add to the town’s charm. eruption three million years earlier, when lava exploded and a burst
of red-hot ash created the Petri ed Forest. When mixed with geo-
e resort scene is varied, from a historic hospital newly renovated thermal mineral water, this ash, found throughout Calistoga to this
as e Francis House, to quaint, family cottages and the iconic In- day, creates a detoxifying mud utilized in several of the hot springs
dian Springs Resort downtown. e two Auberge Resort properties: resorts and spas in Calistoga.
Solage and Calistoga Ranch, raise the bar with the latter’s rustic
lodges helicoptered into the forest to protect the environment. e concept of detoxifying the body through the external use of
volcanic ash mixed with geothermal-heated water is o ered every-
where and in various formats.

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