In the Village of Yorkville in Toronto, we learn about the historic neighbourhood with lunch at Sassafraz Restaurant and an On the Town walking tour.
Category: Food
Food Travel Adventure Articles by Calculated Traveller Magazine.
Food and travel go hand in hand and we’ve dedicated this whole section to our culinary travel adventures.
Come with us as we share our restaurant reviews, food tours, culinary events, and general mouth-watering finds from around the world. We go in search of interesting culinary experiences, delicious tasty morsels, and exciting places around the world where you can enjoy them.
And we haven’t forgotten the perfect complement to any cuisine — the perfect drink. We explore the world of wine, spirits and beer and discover that every great drink has a great story.
From the chef’s table to cooking classes to wine tasting, if we haven’t done it, we will. And we invite you to join us.
Don’t forget to bring your appetite and some napkins!
Here are a few popular articles to whet your whistle:
– Food For Thought: Eating Amsterdam Tours
– Nine Dishes in Nine Cities as Recommended by Nine Culinary Writers
– Gin Blending at Finger Lakes Distilling Watkins Glen NY
Eating #DallasBig at The Rustic Dallas Texas
Read our review of The Rustic Dallas Texas. With a full menu, bar and backyard concert stage – it’s a great place to kick back & chill in Dallas.
Temperance and Temptation Tour: Durham Story of Beer, Wine & Spirits
The two-day Temperance and Temptation Tour: The Durham Story unlocks the picturesque small towns of the region opening the door to many return trips.
Temperance and Temptation Tour – Prohibition in Headwaters of Ontario
On a Saturday morning, our merry group of intrepid travellers hop on a bus and go in search of Temperance and Temptation in the Headwaters of Ontario just one-hour North of Toronto.
A Lowcountry Backyard Restaurant in Hilton Head Island
Our review of A Lowcountry Backyard Restaurant In Hilton Head Island, SC. It’s “slow country” in the “low country” and an oh so decadent Sunday Brunch.
Tex Mex Good Eats at Braceros Mexican Grill and Bar Amarillo Texas
Rarely do I ever eat at the same restaurant twice on the same day but I did just that when I dined at Braceros Mexican Grill and Bar in Amarillo Texas.
Eating BIG – at the Big Texan Steak Ranch and Brew in Amarillo Texas
Many have tried to duplicate the 72oz steak-eating challenge, but the original eating contest at Big Texan Steak Ranch and Brew in Amarillo Texas is much more than a tourist trap if you look beyond the giant cow in the parking lot.
Top 5 things to do in Hilton Head South Carolina
Adventure Girl Kim compiles her top 5 things to do in Hilton Head South Carolina, counting down from #5 to #1, top choice.
The Truth about Sandy’s Hamburgers Austin Texas
Read why we came to eat at Sandy’s Hamburgers in Austin Texas, serving burgers and fries at this same location since the 1940s.
Gin Blending at Finger Lakes Distilling Watkins Glen NY
At the Finger Lakes Distilling – 5 miles north of Watkins Glen NY not only did I discover a delightful small batch distiller with offerings of vodka, whiskey, brandy and liqueurs…I also rekindled my love for gin.
A Taste of St. Augustine Florida in Search of Spirits and Chocolate
On a trip to St. Augustine, Florida; the oldest continually occupied city in the United States, I opted to skip a traditionally organised food tasting tour and decided instead to embark on an individual distillery and factory tour in search of bourbon, whiskey, rum, gin, vodka, and chocolate.
Eating Istanbul Turkey on an Istanbul Food Tour
Read our food tour tips as we go in search of good eats and learn about the local traditions, people & culture on a food tour through Istanbul Turkey.
Graft Wine and Cider Bar, Watkins Glen New York
In the small town of Watkins Glen in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York with a downtown of literally a few blocks, the last thing I expected to find was Graft Wine and Cider Bar with fine dining in a relaxed casual charming environment.
My Northern Lights Bucket List with Crystal Head Vodka
On the very top of my bucket list is Kakslauttanen, Finland where you can sleep in a glass igloo. If you can’t see the Aurora Borealis first hand, the next best thing is to enjoy things that are reminiscent of them at home such as a cocktail made from this bottle of Crystal Head Aurora Vodka.
Radio Social Rochester New York – Bar, Bites, and Bowling
Radio Social Rochester NY is part Middle Eastern restaurant, part bar, and part bowling alley but it’s all fun. On a recent trip to the city east of Buffalo NY, I had the opportunity to try all of the above for a casual, relaxed evening out with a friend.
Eating out in Bangkok, Thailand
Deciding where to eat in Thailand is an adventure in itself. The freshest of fruits, vegetables, and seafood available in the markets set the stage for tantalizing street eats, local deliciousness, and upscale gastronomic affairs. Get ready, because Bangkok offers lots of options!
Discovering Hong Kong’s Culinary Universe with Hong Kong Foodie Tours
I look back on my trip to Hong Kong with a strong dose of nostalgia. I recall fondly the nightly laser light shows at the Victoria Harbour, browsing the antique markets on Temple Street, exploring one of the best history museums in all of Asia, and climbing the 268 steps to meet the Big Buddha on Lantau Island. My favourite memory is diving into Hong Kong’s culinary universe with Hong Kong Foodie Tours.
4 Very Different Restaurants in Montreal Quebec
Four restaurants in Montreal Quebec that make up the diverse French Canadian culinary scene. Montreal’s restaurants are much more varied than you would think yet they all stay true to their Canadian roots.
Food For Thought: Eating Amsterdam Tours
Lea was excited to enjoy all the good eats during her Eating Amsterdam Tour through Jordaan, a neighbourhood filled with tiny back streets, beautiful courtyards, and excellent food.
Brunch, Bikes, and Brews at Caboose Brewing Co. Vienna Virginia
Arrive at Caboose Brewing Co. in Vienna Virginia on the weekend for brunch, and you’ll likely see cyclists of every shape and size standing outside with beers and food on the patio. A cyclist’s haven, the farm-to-table brewhouse is located in an industrial building along the 45-mile long Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park paved trail between Shirlington and Purcellville.