Good French bistro food in Vermont is alive and kicking. And if you are in or near Weston, The Left Bank has you covered. Ingredients are super-local (when feasible) and the food is very good. Give it a try.

22 Park Eatery in Brandon, VT is a wonderful place to grab a delicious bite. Trust me.

Waterbury has another amazing restaurant, and if you are anywhere nearby (like Stowe), I highly recommend you give Gallus a try. Seriously, this is a destination Italian (pasta ) place -- especially in the fall with an outdoor table.

If you like art/ museums, great food, shopping, spas, and want to feel like you've REALLY gotten a break, visit Montreal. It has so much to offer and is relatively close (if you are starting in North America).

Lyon, France lives up to its reputation as the gastronomic center of France. Located close to great wineries and where the Saone and Rhone rivers converge, it is an epic place to visit if you love food (and wine).

The best pizzin Burlington, VT can be found at Pizzeria Ida. There isn't customization, but that's ok because their offerings are perfect.

Planning insights for Thanksgiving: which pan to use, when to prep what, and how to dial it back for an intimate meal.

Looking for a great farm-to-table restaurant in Burlington, VT? Head to Frankie's and thank me later.

Read about a recent trip to the Italian hill towns in Tuscany & Umbria where the views, vistas, & food are every bit what you'd want/expect.

If you like mountain views, a laid-back vibe, and great food/drink, Burlington is your kind of city. Here are my top things to do there.

A Cheese & Curling Festival was our introduction to Vermont's wild and remote North East Kingdom. Three more towns toward the goal of 251!

A primer for anyone thinking of a ski trip to Whistler with specific info on what to do and where to eat while there.

Wanna see the northen lights, experience glaciers and volcanoes, and eat really, REALLY well? Then this dispatch on Iceland is for you!

Two awesome restaurant splurges in Montreal: Restaurant O Thym & Restaurant Damas.

So many great places and things to eat in and around Manchester, VT

Black Raspberry & Maple Swirl Creemee at Seb's Snack Bar, South Hero, VT Looks like soft serve ice cream, but it's not. It's better. Especially the maple. In summer, there are roughly 400 places across the state of Vermont to find a creemee, and should you find yourself driving/ biking/walking/ boating by one, I strongly urge you to stop and give one a try (you know, if you're not lactose-intolerant or still full from your last meal, or diabetic, or whatnot). Creemees (not