Perpignan, a small city in the Languedoc of south-west France, is the perfect destination for lovers of the sea, mountains, art, culture and history. With miles of sandy beaches nearby, this is a cultural center not to be missed for those visiting south-west France or northern Spain. Perpignan is to be found in a region […]
The Emerson Hotel Reopens
Mount Pleasant, New York, March 16, 2007– Over 110 people thronged the reopening of the Emerson Hotel at Catskill Corners in Mount Pleasant on Friday, March 16, despite a major snowstorm. I entered the hotel with Brian Powers, publisher of [The Phoenicia Times]. Bob Cross, Town Supervisor of Shandaken, lifted a narrow glass of red […]
The Swiss Take on New York
By way of tempting us with chocolates, melted cheese and contemporary art, the Swiss are finally staking their claim on the city. Here’s a short list of what they have to offer us. 1. Swiss Institute Contemporary Art 495 Broadway New York, NY 10012 In just 20 years since its inception, the Swiss Institute has […]
Rio De Janeiro
In the melting pot of Brazil, three quite different concepts of a square meal interacted delectably. The Indians, who were there first, contributed grains, vegetables and an appreciation of the abundant seafood. The Portuguese, who colonized Brazil, brought their stews and sweet tooth… and then imported African slaves who in turn added new spices and […]
A Northerners’ Guide to Living in the Tampa Bay Area of Florida
Three years ago, in early July, I moved to Florida in the peak of its hot season. Never having been to Florida before, except for airport layovers in Miami, being in the intense heat was surprising. I’m sure, if you cracked an egg on a sidewalk, it would’ve fried itself. Thank goodness for air conditioning. […]
The Pasta Makers
La Plata, Argentina — When people think of Argentine cuisine, they think beef. True, the average Argentine consumes around 68 kg (150 lbs) of red meat per year, but a macho cannot live on steak alone, grass-fed, tender and delicious as it is. Luckily, there are the wheat derived dishes; the bread, pastries […]
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