by tamarmarcopolostyle
Quirky + unique: New Brunswick, Canadas Atlantic Salmon Museum

When you’re on a road trip with your folks — or even by yourself, like my dad used to do…
Elevated flying with Air Canada’s Premium Rouge

Recently, I traveled with Air Canada’s new low-cost product going to smaller and vacation destinations, Air Canada Rouge. There are a…
Chic, scenic, Canadian seafood: Miramichi, NB’s 1809

I had about four different activities scheduled for my first dinnertime in New Brunswick, Canada. So, it worked out great…
For a tasty dinner, ask a US Customs officer! Lubec, Maine’s Fisherman’s Wharf

Canada’s Campobello Island has many things, but a dinner scene ain’t one of them. At this time, the latest dinner…
Canada’s oldest chocolatier: New Brunswick’s Ganong

I have traveled to Canada many times in my life. My mom is from Detroit and so, we used to…
Milkshakes at an old-fashioned soda fountain: Baltimore’s Charlesmead Pharmacy
Today, a neighbor of mine celebrated her birthday and had a delightful idea for a party: we all went for…
Oklahoma City: a modern crossroads
Oklahoma City was founded within a matter of hours. Oklahoma wasn’t granted statehood until 1907, but the city itself was opened…
Cornucopia of YUM for Hanukkah: The Chef’s Garden

This year, Hanukkah is very early and very different. Inflation, employment, pandemic and supply-chain issues have probably changed your idea…
Have your pasta and eat it too: Al Dente’s Carba-Nada

Oh, how I love pasta! It’s easy to make, I’m a decent saucier and pasta is affordable. But carbohydrates really,…
Yes, D’Artagnan has seafood now!

The company that’s the chef and host go-to for meats, poultry, gourmet condiments – D’Artagnan – now has the finest sustainably sourced…
The latest in sassy, sustainable summer fashion: Flipping Bling
Whether you’re still working from home or ready to emerge out into the sunshine or both, your soul cries out for…
Tasty new lunch spot: Chessie’s Food Works in Stevenson Village

A local favorite food truck now has a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Baltimore County’s Stevenson Village: Chessie’s Food Works. A real restaurant,…
Visiting Switzerland through Emmentaler cheese!

Until we can all fly to Switzerland, the closest thing we can get to its terroir is through its famous…
Spark your palate this spring with Sonoma Farm
While you might be peeking your head out the door, you’re probably still cognizant of where you’re going out, when…
Exciting new drinks from the star of Bar Rescue: Taffer’s Mixologist Sparkling Craft Cocktails
Jon Taffer is the star of Bar Rescue, a reality show revolving around saving failing bars of all stripes. I first noticed…
Get your nails ready for Halloween and fall with Nail Wig stroke effects
This year, nail art has become the new makeup! With masks mandatory everywhere you go, all of those lip glosses,…
Grand Bahama Island’s Star Restaurant and Bar
Sixty-eight years ago, the West End neighborhood of Grand Bahama Island was where it was at for tourism. It was the first…
Tasty getaway-birthday lunch: Upperco, Md’s Friendly Farm

Are you tired of being cooped up during the Covid-19 pandemic? Neighbors can’t socialize, grocery shopping is difficult and depressing:…
Baltimore County’s hotspot for homemade Greek cuisine and super socializing: 7 West Bistro
There’s a restaurant in Towson – Baltimore County – that’s going like gangbusters: 7 West Bistro. With a huge space, authentic…
When you can eat out again, do it up right! Virginia’s Inn at Little Washington

The Bible says in Ecclesiastes Ch. 8: “I therefore praised enjoyment. For the only good a man can have under…





