Big contest win makes my day
Bustin’ my buttons over this: Veteran News-Herald staffer Janet Podolak has won a handful of honors from the Society of American Travel Writers, awarded at the group’s March 31 to April 5...
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Twa-let by any other name is still a toilet
This is a beautifully painted squat toilet – co-ed, of course – that I encountered in back of a wine bar in Paris Although we all have basically the same male-female equipment,...
King of all burgers found in St. Petersburg, FL
This modest looking burger joint in St. Pete, Fla. has an amazing menu. With apologies to Jimmy Buffett, I had my cheeseburger in paradise in St. Petersburg, Fl. at a little spot...
Ever tasted horse?
This market in the Place d’Aligre neighborhood of Paris included a butcher selling horsemeat. Me either. But I understand it’s often eaten in France and every time I get a menu on...
Provence food best thing I ever tasted
A potato pissaladière with sardines and anchovies was one of the best things I tasted in Marseille. To battle this long cold winter, my daydreams turn to Provence, the scenic crossroads of...
James Beard award goes to local icon
The James Beard Foundation has announced five recipients of its 2014 America’s Classics Award and one of them is from Cleveland. And no, it’s not Michael Symon. Here’s what their press release...
Leroy distillery opens for Saturday tastings
Taste and buy Kevin Suttman’s artisan gin, vodka and rums at his Leroy Township distillery from 2 to 7 on Saturday. After March 1 he expects to be open those hours every...
Sweet ice wine and maple rewards follow bitter winter
As bitter winter draws to a close, nature’s own sweetness surrounds us with creations indigenous to Northeast Ohio. The Grand River Valley Ice Wine Festival takes place at the same time maple...
February’s travel section has ice, sun, sand and music
Montreal’s sprawling urban festival lights up the entire city starting Feb. 20 with light shows, food events, Ferris wheel, huge ice slide and lots more. February’s travel section takes readers to Toronto...
Watch Olympic hockey in country where sport began
Men get most of the attention in Olympic hockey play but the Canadian women’s team plays at 10:30 a.m. Monday and at the same time Tuesday they’ll play the American women hockey...
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