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Category Archives: Dining

“Lobster Month” Festivals in Southern California

September 3, 2010 in California Hotels, Food Events by Steven

We explore the wide world of Lobster Festivals, which take over Southern California during the month of September. We share hotel recommendations, and Steven reveals what he thinks Maine fisherman look like.

The Taste of Beverly Hills – September 2-5, 2010

August 18, 2010 in California Hotels, Food Events by Steven

I’ve managed to cast a pretty good roster of top-quality restaurants here in USA Travel Guide’s home town of Dallas, Texas. Dallas isn’t famous for its cuisine – we have no signature dishes – but that won’t stop you from scrounging up a five-star meal if you know where to look.
Still, I do pine to [...]

Attend Jazz Fest 2010 in New Orleans

April 5, 2010 in Events, Food Events, Louisiana Hotels by Steven

Experience the sights, sounds and flavors of New Orleans at Jazz Fest, a 7-day celebration of everything Big Easy. The 2nd biggest New Orleans event (after Mardi Gras).

Disney’s California Food & Wine Festival

April 1, 2010 in California Hotels, Events, Food Events by Steven

Family-friendly fairyland meets fancy food fantasia to surprisingly fine results. Finally a reason for parents to love Disney even more than the kids.

18th Mississippi Coast Coliseum Crawfish Festival in Biloxi

March 8, 2010 in Events, Family Travel, Food Events, Mississippi Hotels by Steven

I’ve never been a professed fan of 90’s alt-rock outfit the Gin Blossoms. At most I know one of their songs. But if I was a Gin Blossoms fan, I’d be one of the luckiest Gin Blossoms fans in the world. Since 2002, I’ve had the opportunity to see them live and for free four [...]

Back-Country Wine Tour of Santa Barbara, California

February 15, 2010 in California Hotels, Food Events, Outdoor Adventure, Shopping by Steven

One day USA Travel Guide may get to Napa Valley, what with all its pomp and prestige, but until then we’re perfectly happy sipping our way through the lesser-knowns. A couple months back we visited the Livermore Valley outside of San Francisco. Today we’re heading even farther afield to the Santa Ynez wine region just [...]

2010 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (and Bar-B-Que Contest)

February 1, 2010 in Events, Family Travel, Food Events, Sports, Texas Hotels by Steven

After two weeks of hearts, roses and other frou-frou crap, I’ve got a hunger for big slabs of slow-cooked meat and voluntarily broken bones. The only place I know to get all that action at once is the 2010 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo and World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest.
Actually, these two major Houston events don’t [...]

2010 Charleston Food + Wine Festival – Hotel and Packages

January 27, 2010 in Events, Food Events, Shopping, South Carolina Hotels by Steven

Hard to believe the 2010 BB&T Charleston Food + Wine Festival is almost upon us. Feels like we’re still reeling from last year’s smorgasbord of Lowcountry opulence. Magnificent meals, tasty tidbits, luscious libations, celebrity sightings, it’s not quite the same as your local “Taste of…”
The Charleston Food + Wine Festival has fast become a major [...]

Banfi Wine Event at Crowne Plaza Times Square Hotel Thursday

December 8, 2009 in Events, Food Events, New York Hotels by Steven

Going to be in Manhattan this Thursday? We’ve got the dish on a cool, casual wine event located in the heart of the city that’s absolutely free. Find the perfect pour paired with succulent gourmet tapas, and kick your evening off right.
Banfi Wine Tasting Event
Head to the Crowne Plaza Times Square on Broadway this Thursday, [...]

New Year’s at Northwoods – New Year’s Eve in Big Bear Lake, CA

December 3, 2009 in California Hotels, Events, Food Events, Holidays by Steven

Feel like a slave to the same ol’ parties in the same ol’ places? Maybe it’s cheetos and Cranium at a friend’s house. Maybe it’s that special occasion sparkling at the wine bar. Either way, if you feel like you’ve done it all before, do something different for New Year’s Eve this year with an [...]

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