Lobster Rolls in Canada and Maine (PRI’s The World)
Lobster rolls at The Clam Digger, St. Andrews, New Brunswick Click below to hear my report on lobster rolls from Canada vs. Maine
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Dane County Farmers’ Market
One of the largest, most impressive farmer’s markets in the Midwest, every Saturday from April through November, this massive market wraps entirely around the Capitol Building, with more cheeses and baked goods than you could possible taste in an afternoon. It moves indoors during the winter, but really, try to visit in the summer when … Continued
Eventide Oyster Co.
This is one of my favorite restaurants in the U.S. and I’m not exaggerating. Eventide Oyster Co. combines the freshest shellfish straight from the Gulf of Maine with an airy, nautical atmosphere (that’s not in the least bit cheesy) for a fresh take on the traditional American oyster bar. Get the lobster rolls with brown … Continued
The Lobster Shack at Two Lights
It’s worth venturing outside the city of Portland to visit The Lobster Shack at Two Lights, an award winning restaurant and local landmark since the 1920s. The Lobster Shack is as acclaimed for its fresh lobster and other seafood as it is for its incredible lighthouse and ocean views. Don’t miss this if you’re in … Continued
Harraseeket Lunch & Lobster
Located about 20-30 min. outside of Portland, this family-owned seafood joint and lobster pound offers fresh lobster rolls, shrimp, clams, and scallops along with harbor views where you can see the family’s fishing boats bringing in the daily catch. You can enjoy a fresh caught and cooked lobster, or bring a live one home. You’ll … Continued
Dotty Dumpling’s Dowry
One of my favorite places to visit as a student, and continues to be one of the best burger and fry combos anywhere. Be sure to get their onions rings and fried cheese curds, to go along with one of the local beers on tap. Dotty Dumpling’s Dowry 317 N. Frances St., Madison, WI; 608-259-0000
The Zetter Townhouse
Located just 10 minutes from the West End, in Clerkenwell, this is my go-to spot for a great cocktail before heading out for dinner. You feel as if you’ve stepped into a Victorian hunting lodge designed by someone with an off-beat sense of humor. There’s a hotel here as well; just a 5-min. walk from … Continued
Doubles from Trinidad and Summer Desserts
I thought I’d seen (and tasted) most of the key dishes from the Caribbean over the years. In Jamaica, I’ve devoured jerk chicken, festival and breadfruit, not to mention plantains and beef patties. But I had no idea the food from Trinidad was equally as impressive. Maybe not as spicy (unless you douse your food … Continued
Ruby Jewel Scoops
This Portland ice cream shop churns out delicious ice cream handcrafted from locally-sourced ingredients. Try one of their nationally acclaimed ice cream sandwiches, a sundae, or an indulgent scoop in flavors like Tiramisu and Oregon Turtle. Ruby Jewel Scoops 3713 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97227; (503) 954-1345
Dim Sum in Richmond, BC (Chicago Tribune – Travel)
Click here to read my story in The Chicago Tribune about the burgeoning Hong Kong ex-pat community in Richmond, BC. BONUS: Here’s a video version of my story:
Parachute Lands in Avondale with Delicious, Modern Korean Food
Parachute’s snacks: house pickles, seaweed gougere, potato-bacon-scallion bread. Remember how you felt when you were one of the only people who knew how to get to Soul Kitchen on west Chicago Avenue? Or what it was like tasting Bill Kim’s lamb dumplings for the first time at Urban Belly, next to a laundromat in a … Continued