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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
An Introduction to Little Havana Miami Florida
Little Havana is located just west of Downtown Miami along 8th Street also known as “Calle Ocho”. Currently, the residents of the community are mostly Central and South American, but the area got its name for originally being inhabited by Cuban immigrants.
A Gentleman’s Adventure in Vancouver British Columbia
After a day drinking my way through the city and meeting awesome bartenders, getting a great shave and looking through countless boutiques, I had reached the ultimate goal of a gentleman: I felt awesome!
Dining at Caretta on The Gulf, Clearwater Florida
With a seasonally inspired menu, signature cocktails & gorgeous views; dining at Caretta on the Gulf is the most elegant of affairs in Clearwater Florida. Located within The Sandpearl Resort on Clearwater Beach, Caretta on the Gulf is the only AAA Four-Diamond restaurant in Clearwater Florida.
Getting Crafty: Exploring the Craft Beer Scene in Western Canada
We get crafty and examine the microbrew/craft beer scene in Canada with a focus on Jasper Alberta, Vancouver British Columbia, and Winnipeg Manitoba.
Embracing Weird. The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar and Blue Man Group
Our minds want to put things into pretty boxes, so they make sense. I put The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar and Blue Man Group into a box called “Weird Things”
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament – Orlando, Florida
At Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament the crowd roars, cheers and waves their pennants in the air as the two knights fight for the princess’ honour. It’s all good fun as everyone wears their paper crowns and pretends that they’ve travelled back in time to the Middle Ages.
A Gentleman’s Adventure in Toronto, Ontario
Learn how to sharpen your skills in this Gentleman’s adventure in Toronto by taking traditional “male” activities & update them for the contemporary man.
5 Days 5 Dinners — Caribbean Princess Dining Review
We share in photos every drool-worthy meal we ate on Princess Cruise lines while cruising the Western Caribbean in this Caribbean Princess dining review.
Columbia 1905 Restaurant Clearwater Beach Florida – Review
With generations of family photos lining the walls of the restaurant, dining at Columbia 1905 Restaurant in Clearwater Beach, Florida is like a step into one families history. It’s steeped in tradition with recipes of the Gonzmart family handed down from great-grandmother to grandmother, to mother to daughter.
Doing Seafood in Buffalo NY – Hutch’s Restaurant Review
Located in the Elmwood Village area of Buffalo NY, Hutch’s Restaurant is a great place to get your “seafood” on. It’s candle lit and the perfect spot for dinner out.
Fish Markets Around the World – Photo Essay
Fish markets the worldwide come in all shapes & sizes so, I asked a few of my fellow travel writers to share some of the fish markets that they’ve visited.
Bluffton BBQ. Where Pigs Fly & the Mayor Pro Tem is Pit Master
I’ve never seen pigs actually fly but at Bluffton BBQ in South Carolina, they seem to and fly they do right out of the smoker and into your waiting belly!
Finding the Hidden Gems of Small Town USA, DuBois Pennsylvania
It’s easy to drive right by small town USA when speeding along the highway but in DuBois Pennsylvania, I looked closer and found some fabulous hidden gems.
Strolling, Supping and Sleeping in Lovely Lewiston New York
The village of Lewiston in the Buffalo Niagara region just minutes from Niagara Falls and located along the Niagara River is one of those small villages where you can walk breezily down the street with not a care in the world. It is so picturesque in fact that it’s like something out of a movie or tv show!
Tea for Two – High Tea at the Windsor Arms Hotel in Toronto
My afternoon tea experience at the Windsor Arms Hotel in Toronto Ontario was lovely & it has encouraged me to seek out more high tea experiences around the world as I travel.
5 Reasons to Check Out Toronto’s Festival of Beer
After sampling a satisfying amount of beer & food, Lea and Chris reflect on the top 5 reasons why Toronto’s Festival of Beer is an event you can’t miss!
Beer and Wine in Buffalo Niagara USA
You are going on a beer and wine road trip, and you use the phrase “Niagara Wine Region”. Most people I know will probably think of Canada but think again. The Niagara Wine Region doesn’t pay attention to boundaries and borders or lines on a map. The soil is just as rich and fertile across the border into the USA as it is in Canada.
Savor Restaurant at Niagara Falls Culinary Institute – Review
Savor Restaurant in the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute gives students hands-on, real world experience and serves freshly made food at reasonable prices.
It’s Flames and Tattoos at One Hot Mama’s American Grille
I’m starting to sound like a broken record because I always say this, but when it comes to barbecue order a combo sampler so you can try it all but make sure the sampler has smoked fried chicken in it. Read on to find out why.