Food blogs
Tasting the Maryland flavors of Jimmy’s Famous Seafood

We Baltimore locals have known for a while that the guys at Jimmy’s Famous Seafood aren’t any kind of pushovers, but they…
Do a gourmet Valentine’s Day at home with Meat N’ Bone
I’ve been writing about food for well over 25 years and all the prominent foodies have a secret saying about…
A quite Happy Hour at DC’s The Smith

Earlier this week, I arrived early for an event, a very special film being screened at the Navy Memorial in DC. I…
A light repast at the Kennedy Center’s Rooftop Restaurant

Whether you’re catching a show at one of the Kennedy Center’s performance halls or looking for a special sunset time…
I’m a lady who lunches at Lutherville’s Stone Mill Bakery

I’m very picky about where I’ll drive to and where I like to eat in public. The food has to…
Private club dining at Vermont’s Stratton Mountain Club: Luna

Well, I certainly had to celebrate my first time skiing with a special dinner, didn’t I? Well, there’s probably not…
A medieval feast for all the senses: Riga, Latvia’s Lasite

Imagine all the theatrics of a restaurant hearkening back to the atmosphere of the year 1454, but with gourmet cuisine.…
Learning about the unique gastronomy of Catalonia, Spain

I was recently invited down to D.C. to learn about the gastronomy — both the food and wine — of…
Buy the delicacies of Lativa at Riga Central Market

Next to the International bus terminal and the train station in Latvia is the Riga Central Market. I’m told that the…
A restaurant like an exclusive private club: Rundale, Latvia’s Mazmezotne Manor

Rundale, Latvia is a parish town part of the Bauska region near the Lithuanian border. It’s a picturesque area near…
Traditional Latvian wines, liqueurs and meaningful history at Cremon

In a rustic barn next to Krimulda Manor is Cremon, a winery and distillery run by Janis Mikans. Using local fruits…
Discover Rustic Dining at Aparjods, Sigulda

Fitting in with the surrounding natural beauty, Aparjods is a hotel and restaurant with a rustic flare. The restaurant has a good…
Turn flying madness into a treat at Gordon Ramsey’s Plane Food in London!

Thanks to a missed connection and later still missing bag — I’m talking to you, British Airways — I had time…
A pictorial of Latvian breakfasts!

European hotels pride themselves in having bounteous breakfasts and the Baltic nation of Latvia is no different. While they may…
Did I hit the jackpot at Paris’ Charles de Gaulle with Gontran Cherrier?

A missed connection with 9 hours at Paris’ Charles de Gaulle airport — what I’m gonna go out on limb…
It was a solstice and now a tasty summer to behold at Kona Grill (Baltimore)

A lot of people like the concept of lunches and Happy Hour, but have to look out for portions, budget,…
Authentic, sophisticated Bavarian lunch at Hagerstown, MD’s Schmankerl Stube!

Hagerstown, Maryland has been an important transportation hub for centuries. With its North-South and East-West artery routes to Baltimore, DC…
Let this be the year you do you: the laid back gourmet steakhouse Jefferson’s Restaurant at Virginia’s Omni Homestead Resort

I think a lot of long-term trends have converged in dining to create the wants of people in 2024. For…
Cutting edge of fall veggies from The Chef’s Garden!

This is an interesting time of year — the last of the summer bounty is at its ripe best, while…
Where the foodies go: Milan, OH’s Baker on the Square

Community. When it’s strong, it makes a tremendous difference. The folks of Milan, Ohio may go away for school or…






