Well Fed On the Town

The other day, a friend and I got into a discussion about New Jersey diners. She, being a recent transplant from Missouri, has been scouting out diners in the area, and I have had a healthy obsession with diners since I was in high school. My favorites are the 1950s silver ones, the way we […]

Need something fun to do this weekend?  Then you might want to head over to Atlantic Station, “Atlanta’s hottest neighborhood,” for some fun with the Every Day with Rachael Ray gang. 
Get Reel! is a free, live celebration featuring films, food and outdoor fun; the event starts at 7 pm, and this weekend’s featured movies are ET […]

A few weeks ago, when my five-year-old son, Nicholas, and I were running around doing errands in preparation for Easter, we stopped in at a local bakery to grab a few dessert items.
“I know the name of this bakery, Mama,” he said as I went to open the door, trying to juggle the door, Madeline […]

Once the weather starts getting a bit warmer, and the chill of winter becomes a soon distant memory, we’re all itching to get outside and do a bit more exploring. If your explorations lean more towards the foodie side of things, you may be interested in a recent article in New York Magazine from […]

Tea parties almost seem like a tradition of the distant past … one that could use a resurgence. Although I don’t drink tea, given an excuse to entertain a small group of friends and make dainty little tea sandwiches, and I am so there. But, if you’re in the mood for a tea […]

As if you needed a good excuse for a road trip, just in case you do, and you happen to be within driving distance of Poteet, Texas, you might want to pencil in the dates of April 11-13 to visit their annual Strawberry Festival.
Arts and crafts, music, a food show and auction, helicopter rides and, […]

When popular chef and restauranteur Grant Achatz was diagnosed with Stage 4 tongue cancer last year, it seemed like a horrible twist of fate, but thankfully, good news lies ahead.
After undergoing chemotherapy and radiation, he is now in remission. Although he lost some sense of taste during the treaments, it has since returned.
Achatz, who […]

Head on over to Plant City, Florida for their upcoming Florida Strawberry Festival at the end of the month, and you’ll enjoy parades, live entertainment, contests, exhibits and more.
The Florida Strawberry Festival® is full of traditions. One of the most obvious traditions is the volunteer spirit that prevails. The Florida Strawberry Festival® has served to […]

Mark your calendars now, lest you forget. The Third Annual Coffee & Tea Festival will be held April 12th and 13th at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City.
Enjoy the opportunity to explore coffee, tea and confectionary vendors, taste samples and attend lectures, classes and demonstrations.
For more information, call 631-940-7290 or visit Coffee and Tea […]

In addition to being a food writer, Andrew Zimmern is also the host of the Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern.  Globetrotting the world over, there are probably few foods that he would wrinkle his nose at; but nestled in his hometown of Minneapolis with his family, he easily shared a few of his special […]