9 articles tagged with food scene
When my product team scheduled a weekend workshop in Louisville this autumn, I'll admit my expectations were firmly anchored in bourbon and horse racing. As someone who grew up in Lyon—arguably France's gastronomic heart—and with a father who trained racehorses,...
As someone who grew up spending weekends exploring Britain's historical treasures, I've developed a particular fondness for Edinburgh—a city where medieval stonework and Georgian elegance coexist in spectacular fashion. But having visited the Scottish capital numerous times, I've learned that...
Standing at the helm of cruise ships for years, I've guided thousands through Baltimore's Inner Harbor. But it wasn't until I explored this city with my own compass that I discovered its true cultural heartbeat pulsing through historic neighborhoods and...
When most folks think of Denver, they conjure images of snow-capped Rockies and outdoorsy types with hiking boots perpetually laced. But after spending a delightful spring weekend in the Mile High City with my old university friend Carlos and his...
There's something about Oakland that reminds me of my beloved Marseille—a port city with gritty edges that cradles profound cultural richness within its neighborhoods. After numerous visits to the Bay Area for sustainability conferences, I've developed a deep appreciation for...
As someone who spends her days analyzing structural integrity and urban planning, I've developed a particular fondness for small cities that maintain their historical character while embracing thoughtful development. Winooski, Vermont—just across the river from Burlington—embodies this delicate balance perfectly....
Standing on the waterfront at Exchange Place, I found myself mesmerized not by the city I was in, but by the one across the water. Manhattan's iconic skyline stretched before me, its geometric patterns of steel and glass catching the...
Growing up in Pittsburgh during the 80s and 90s, our idea of fine dining was a steak at The Carlton or pierogies at your grandmother's kitchen table. Fast forward thirty years, and my hometown has undergone nothing short of a...
When I first visited Austin years ago for an environmental law conference, I never imagined this eclectic Texas capital would become my regular escape from Atlanta's concrete jungle. What started as professional trips gradually evolved into personal pilgrimages to a...