Plan your trip to Florence, Italy by eating at one of these spots

Eat like a local and try one of our favorite Florentine discoveries in the City of Love first published on Travel Awaits (Feb. 2023). Pro Tip: Embrace Italian culture with Florence’s well-known bistecca alla Fiorentina, obtained from the loin of young beef or “scottona” which is a young cow that has never mated. Always served rare, the portion may be big enough for 2 to 4 … Continue reading Plan your trip to Florence, Italy by eating at one of these spots

Melissa CurtinFebruary 23, 2023February 23, 2023Leave a comment

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Get to know Israel through food

Recently, we traveled all over Israel on a culinary adventure with the Israel Ministry of Tourism. Check out some of our favorite spots all over Israel on our latest article on JohnnyJet.com (February 5, 2023). Read the full article here: 10 Unique Culinary Experiences in Israel “[If] you can open a mouth, you can open a mind,” is a quote that stuck with me from … Continue reading Get to know Israel through food

Melissa CurtinFebruary 22, 2023Leave a comment

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Best places to eat in Los Angeles in 2022, from old-school icons to budget-friendly delights – Read our latest Lonely Planet article

Best places to eat in Los Angeles in 2022, from old-school icons to budget-friendly delights Los Angeles is an international city whose population rivals most US states and with more than 33,000 restaurants to choose from, condensing the list to the very best is a daunting task. Get (re)acquainted with “La La Land” and make the most of your vacation with some of these inspiring … Continue reading Best places to eat in Los Angeles in 2022, from old-school icons to budget-friendly delights – Read our latest Lonely Planet article

Melissa CurtinJuly 22, 2022August 14, 2022Leave a comment

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Get to know Miami through food

Arriving in Miami, Florida is almost like landing in a new country. With over 80 languages spoken throughout this cultural hub, English may not be the first language heard. Located in southeast Florida, Miami offers some of the best food in the USA due to the Latin-Caribbean culture and its location on the Atlantic Ocean. Wander Little Havana and the blossoming Arts District Wynwood. Dine in … Continue reading Get to know Miami through food

Melissa CurtinDecember 30, 2021August 9, 20221 Comment

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Support your local Malibu restaurants during the Covid lockdown

The world seems to be at a standstill. Our biggest joy was dining out and enjoying exciting food with friends. Now for all of us, that has been put on hold as we learn to eat alone daily in our homes or with our families. When you tire of cooking at home, treat yourself and your loved ones to NOT a night-out, but a night-in … Continue reading Support your local Malibu restaurants during the Covid lockdown

Melissa CurtinApril 3, 2020April 24, 20201 Comment

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20 new food and drink brands to add to your kitchen

Whether you are hosting a gathering at home, celebrating New Year’s, partaking in an NFL Sunday or attending a holiday party, it pays to have an equipped kitchen and pantry. However, it is not always easy to keep up with the latest and greatest brands out there on the market. As a frequent reader of industry trades, a prolific interviewer of brand ambassadors and a … Continue reading 20 new food and drink brands to add to your kitchen

Darren PaltrowitzOctober 15, 2019November 1, 2019Leave a comment

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20 New Food, Drink and Kitchen Discoveries

Darren PaltrowitzSeptember 3, 2019September 30, 2019Leave a comment

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Julia Child Day proclaimed August 15 in Santa Barbara at the Montecito Club

What a night to celebrate Julia Child on her birthday at the Montecito Club in Santa Barbara! She would have been 107. The Santa Barbara mayor Cathy Murillo proclaimed August 15, 2019, Julia Child Day, in honor of her birthday and a place she loved so much and spent her final years. The proclamation announced on August 15 recognizes celebrations across the nation in honor … Continue reading Julia Child Day proclaimed August 15 in Santa Barbara at the Montecito Club

Melissa CurtinAugust 22, 2019August 25, 2019Leave a comment

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Four Mexican Getaways

This article was first published on MoneyInc, May 2019. Mexico is an underrated destination. A cultural haven, Mexico is THE place to visit for food, music, art, adventure, ocean excursions, biodiversity, animal migrations, and UNESCO World Heritage sites. It’s a beautiful country that is easy to get to, with many direct flights and over 50 international airports throughout the country. Besides being affordable and outright … Continue reading Four Mexican Getaways

Melissa CurtinMay 20, 2019May 20, 2019Leave a comment

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Diverse Flavors at Taste of the Eastside

On Sunday, April 29, 2019, the 9th annual Taste of the Eastside featured the unique culinary landscape of East Los Angeles. With over 30 restaurants showcased, Taste of the Eastside flourished from an idea by a group of parents to raise money for Rose Scharlin Cooperative Nursery School, LA’s oldest co-op for kids and the primary beneficiary and organizer of TOTE. It has turned into … Continue reading Diverse Flavors at Taste of the Eastside