WHERE TO EAT, SLEEP AND PLAY IN BARCELONA
Adventure awaits in Barcelona – find out where to eat, sleep, and play. Congratulations on booking your flight to Barcelona and creating space in your life for an unforgettable adventure! A magnificent city to explore, it can be mystifying trying to condense all its overwhelming information into a practical itinerary. No need to fret, as […]
4 Best Coffee Shops in Brooklyn
Savory Traveler reviews the 4 best coffee shops in Brooklyn, New York.
Where to Eat, Sleep and Play in Washington, D.C. on a Budget
Adventure awaits in Washington, D.C.– find out where to eat, sleep, and play on a budget. Washington, D.C., is the perfect weekend getaway for budget-conscious travelers. From free museums and monuments to global cuisine and local handmade goods, the nation’s capital has it all. It’s also an easy city to both travel to and navigate […]
Where to Eat, Sleep and Play in Miami
Adventure awaits in Miami – find out where to eat, sleep, and play. In January, when the rest of the country was in a deep freeze, I headed south to Miami. Miles of stunning beaches, colorful Art Deco architecture, and music drifting from every doorway were just what I needed to chase away the winter […]
Open World Championship Sled Dog Races
Explore the Open World Championship Sled Dog Races in Anchorage, Alaska, taking place Feb. 22nd through Mar. 3rd, 2024. It is Sunday, February 26, 2023, the third and final day of the Open World Championship Sled Dog Races. On Fourth Avenue in downtown Anchorage, Alaska, a group of local firefighters surrounds a small sled, holding […]
Under the Sea with Weeki Wachee Springs Mermaids
Magical mermaid shows at Weeki Wachee Springs on Florida’s Gulf Coast Deep beneath the crystal clear waters of Weeki Wachee Springs some 50 miles north of Tampa on Florida’s Gulf coast, real-life mermaids perform an underwater ballet of graceful acrobatics, gentle, slow dives, and undulating dance moves. Wearing colorful monofins, shimmery bikini tops, and bright […]
Unleashing Your Inner Chef with Chef Anja Lee’s Online Cooking Class
Savory Reviews: A live online cooking class with Chef Anja Lee When the opportunity presented itself for me to participate in one of Chef Anja Lee’s live cooking classes, I happily accepted. Chef Anja Lee, founder and head chef of Tiny Kitchen, offers a truly unique cooking experience via her at-home, real-time cooking classes with […]
Where to Eat and Play in Breckenridge
Breckenridge offers savory and sustainable adventures for all to enjoy. When you think of Breckenridge, skiing powdery slopes and snowboarding over Colorado’s majestic peaks are probably the first things that come to mind. Add in dog sledding, sleigh rides, and snowshoeing, and it’s easy to understand why it’s one of America’s best-loved ski towns. But […]
The Rise of Vancouver Speakeasies
Hidden in plain sight, Vancouver speakeasies continue to prevail. Wandering down the broth-scented streets of East Georgia, rich red and yellow gold colors fill the lanes. Bright signages alerts passersby of the noodle shop that has leased here for decades. This is Chinatown – home of mooncake bakeries, dirt-cheap souvenirs, and sandalwood incense. Among the […]
A Conversation with Terry Currier
Savory writer and editor Jim Juliano had a chance to sit down and interview Portland, Oregon record store icon Terry Currier of Music Millennium. JJ: What role has music played in your life outside of being the owner of a record store? TC: Well, music is the driver of my life. It’s my inspiration […]
Vinyl through Generations
Part 5: A Vinyl Family Reunion “Afternoon, warm kitchen light, she’s singing and dreaming, Benny Goodman or some Beatles tune, it’s love they’re bringing.” ~ Jim Juliano Since 2007 and those initial LP purchases, I’ve bought hundreds of vinyl LPs both old and new. Often, finding the old ones is like welcoming home a long-lost […]
Scachatta, a Cuban-Italian Fusion Creation
Scachatta – A Cuban-Italian fusion dish found only in Tampa, Florida. I grew up in a Sicilian Cuban household across the Hudson River from New York City in New Jersey. My parents are American with Sicilian roots, but my mother is also half-Cuban on her father’s side. All my memories of my home life, including […]