Archive for the ‘culinary tourism’ Category

A girl’s night out…Tennessee style!

June 18, 2010

Historic Franklin is full of charm, great boutique shopping, and mouth watering cuisine… thanks to the genius of Chef Jason McConnell.  Chef McConnell graciously offered to send us on a tour of three of his restaurants in one fun-filled evening. Read on…

Chef’s Corner with Chef Jeff LittleField

March 2, 2010

At The Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort, the Pacific Ocean is your playground with 8.5 miles of fun in the sun in the heart of  Huntingdon Beach, CA…Surf City, USA! And this is where Chef Jeff Littlefield pulls out all the stops at Shades Restaurant & Bar.  Check out their chef…

Chef’s Corner with Matthew Ona of VUE

January 7, 2010

journeyPod enjoyed our stayed at the Romora Bay Club on Harbour Island, Bahamas. Known for its relaxed old-world Caribbean style and laid back attitude – read on to find out more about their Executive Chef Matthew Ona and his favorite recipes for Chardonnay Braised Chicken With Rigatoni…

Chef’s Corner with Chef Craig Von Foerster

December 28, 2009

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean with a spectacular view of the California coast, the award winning Sierra Mar Restaurant serves world-class cuisine in an awe-inspiring setting.  Read on…

Chef’s Corner with Tova Harel-Bornovski of Barracuda Restaurant

September 22, 2009

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Our culinary journey through Palau continues as we get close and personal with chef extraordinaire, Tova Harel Bornovski. Winning the hearts (and stomachs) of both the locals and tourists – Tova knows how to make guests feel right at home. Read on…

Chef’s Corner with Alex Suzuki at the Palau Pacific Resort

September 14, 2009

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Come away with us on a tasting excursion to the island of Palau as we explore the local fish, giant clams, fruit bat soup, taro & unique Palauan recipes.  journeyPod gets up close and personal with Executive Chef Alex Suzuki at the Palau Pacific Resort.

Chef’s Corner with Paul McCabe of Kitchen 1540

July 14, 2009

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Chef Paul McCabe, currently the Executive Chef of Kitchen 1540 at L’Auberge Del Mar, has made his mark on the San Diego culinary scene. Heralded as a “rising star of American Cuisine” by the James Beard Foundation, Chef McCabe has cooked for some of Hollywood’s hottest stars including Gwyneth Paltrow, Michele Pfeiffer, Meryl Streep, Kevin Costner, Barbara Steistrand and Whitney Houston.  Check out our interview with this culinary ninja…

An Evening with Celebrity Chefs Mario Batali & Anthony Bourdain

January 19, 2009

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Mario Batali and Anthony Bourdain treated an audience of over 5000 to an entertaining, wide-ranging discussion and ‘evening with…’ at the Miami International Book Fair. Read on…