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Ad Hoc by Thomas Keller – By Land or By Sea, Part I: By Land

ByJennifer Moody

Ad Hoc by Thomas Keller has long been one of my favorite Napa Valley haunts. The casual eatery was originally designed as a temporary pop-up while Keller prepared a new casual concept but proved to be so popular that it has become a Yountville mainstay serving rotating family-style dinners five nights a week.  In the…

A man wearing a striped shirt and a red apron is grilling fish on a street. The grill is placed on top of a stack of white boxes. Next to the grill, there is a tray with sliced tomatoes, lemon wedges, and some grilled items. The man is holding a bottle and appears to be pouring something onto the fish. In the background, there are people walking, a red car, and a building with a sign that reads "Üsküdar." The scene is set outdoors on a sunny day.
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Alternative Istanbul – Balik Ekmek (Fish Sandwich) Vendors

ByJennifer Moody

Sometimes my sole goal in a city is to experience one taste that I’ve craved from a previous visit.  On a recent visit to Istanbul, that was balik ekmek.  I’d previously tried the famous fish sandwich sold under the Galata Bridge (and in other spots around Istanbul which is where I had my first taste…

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Brooklyn Meets Paris at New Festival

ByJennifer Moody

Bearded hipsters meet fashion’s finest at a strange new food and culture festival in Paris. Paris by Mouth reports that a new special festival at high-end department store Le Bon Marché is celebrating all of the “best” of the New York borough as curated by their merchandisers in a bizarre Brooklyn meets Paris styling. While…

The image is a cartoon illustration of a green and yellow airplane. The airplane has a series of windows along its side and a blue cockpit window. The wings and tail are green, and the body is primarily yellow.
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Gwyneth Paltrow Recommended THIS Spa Treatment… and I LIKED It!

ByJennifer Moody

I am not one to jump on the fad bandwagon.  And celebrity endorsements don’t make me want to try things I might not otherwise.  But when I’m traveling abroad, I’m usually game to try a local treatment or two. I journeyed to Beijing for Memorial Day weekend thanks to the now infamous $400-ish business class…

A young dancer is performing a traditional Balinese dance. She is dressed in an elaborate costume featuring a golden headdress adorned with intricate designs, a golden top, and a purple and gold patterned sarong with yellow fabric accents. Her arms are gracefully positioned in a dance pose. In the background, musicians are playing traditional Balinese instruments, including a drum. The setting appears to be indoors with yellow walls and traditional decorations.
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Hidden Northern Bali (Celukan Bawang) with Virtuoso Voyager Club

ByJennifer Moody

I like Bali. The part I like most is the part that is less traversed.  It seems like everyone has been to the southern part of the island.  And more individuals have discovered Ubud since Elizabeth Gilbert put it on the map in Eat Pray Love.  But a majority of visitors to this island paradise…