Are the last of the Great Steakhouses going into the Culinary warehouse for the elder restaurants?
While it is true, I love a high temperature seared steak, I have always been bothered by paying $45-$60.00 for …
Culinary Travel
VALENTINE’S DAY WINE-Love in a Bottle
“I don’t want to live; I want to love first, and live incidentally.” Zelda Fitzgerald ~Doc Lawrence ATLANTA – I …
The Gourmet Highway: Spirits of the South-A Whiskey River Adventure
Distilled spirits came to early America much like the arrival of wine. Europeans were deeply steeped in alcoholic beverages from …
Paso Robles
Off the beaten path, but surely not to be missed, is a region of vine heaven. Aloft in rolling hills …
Exotic Food in Bali
(This article first appeared in www.mycookingmagazine.com) Last month in April I had the pleasure of visiting the beautiful archipelago of …
The Re-Branding of Dining
Recently, I received a notice about a culinary conference in Sweden that was judiciously tracing the history of culinary trends, …
Chef Judi on the Pleasures of Cooking on Vacation
When preparing a meal at home becomes the best part of a trip. When I was a child, I remember …
Book Review from Down South Today’s Doc Lawrence
Georgia author/adventurer and producer Jim O’Kon has a new book. The Mayan gave civilization so much including cotton, corn, vanilla …
Day Trip: A Weekend at Innisbrook Resort and Spa
My road trip to Tarpon Springs for a weekend of rest, relaxation and Greek food! Innisbrook Resort and Spa is a …
Beach retreat on the ninth floor
(Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa) Have you ever had one of those dream vacations? One where everything …