Archive for the ‘wine’ Category

Chef’s Corner with Drew VanLeuvan of One Midtown Kitchen

May 18, 2010

Connecticut native and Atlanta local Drew VanLeuvan brings 16 years of experience to ONE.midtown kitchen, a Concentrics concept that lead the restaurant resurgence to Midtown as well as helped elevate the Atlanta culinary scene to national recognition. journeyPod got a chance to chat with the culinary master…

SoBe 2010 Wine & Food Festival – The Ultimate Culinary Experience

April 5, 2010

Once again the South Beach Wine & Food Festival lived up to expectations. With a host of celebrity chefs cooking up a storm, we eagerly devoured more than our share of delicious dishes. Read on…

A Taste of Place: Experience Serenity in the North Georgia Mountains

March 10, 2010

Persimmon Creek Vineyard  is 110 acres of rolling farmland where luxurious wines are made by hand using 100 percent estate grapes. Guests are invited to tour the vineyards (by appointment), sample the wines and stay in one of the three distinct cozy cottages: Hickory, Fiddlehead and Sassafras. Read on…

Chef’s Corner with Adam Votaw of Atwater on Gore Creek

January 28, 2010

Meet Chef Adam Votaw of Atwater on Gore Creek at the luxurious Vail Cascade Resort and Spa! journeyPod goes behind-the-scenes in Chef’s Corner with some of the country’s most esteemed, critically-acclaimed, award-winning (and naturally, our favorite) culinary masterminds to get the real scoop! Read on to get the scoop on Chef Votaw…

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 Dory Ford

December 1, 2009

The Restaurant at Ventana Inn & Spa in the heart of Big Sur utilizes local, sustainable ingredients from California’s Central Coast. The lodge-like atmosphere is cozy yet casual. Chef Dory Ford’s goal as we learned, is to educate and to create memorable dishes.  Read on…

Weekend Getaway to Charleston, SC

November 23, 2009

A quaint, history-rich city on the water, Charleston, S.C., is a versatile vacation spot. Great for spring & summer beach getaways, as well as relaxing small-town (or small city to be precise) adventures the rest of the year, Charleston offers a plethora of luxurious hotels and cozy bed-and-breakfasts; authentic eateries; and soothing spas.  Check out our Charleston travel tips…

Chef’s Corner with Azmin Ghahreman of Sapphire Laguna

September 16, 2009

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Prior to opening Sapphire Laguna and Sapphire Pantry, Chef Azmin held executive chef positions at various five-diamond and five-star  hotels throughout the world. And Chef Azmin has cooked for over 30 kings, presidents and heads of state.  Add journeyPod to that list now! Read on to learn more about the chef…

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 Frank Stagnaro

August 28, 2009

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Located on the banks of beautiful Lake Tahoe is The Edgewood Restaurant. Executive Chef Frank Stagnaro regularly crafts new and exciting menus to keep both visitors and locals coming back for more. Read on…