March 2008 Archive
Posted on March 31, 2008 in Trip Ideas
Who boasts the best menu in New York City? Our vote goes to Rebecca Federman, keeper of the New York Public Library’s culinary collection. The passionate bibliographer and writer talks to IgoUgo about her fascinating job and favorite tables... Continue reading A Chat with NYC's Coolest Culinary Librarian
Posted on March 31, 2008 in Trip Ideas
With Earth Day on the horizon and the sun lingering longer, it’s the ideal season to discover America’s national parks with your family. IgoUgo members recommend 10 parks for reconnecting with nature and your kids... Continue reading 10 National Parks Families Will Love
Posted on March 28, 2008 in Trip Ideas
With spring taking its sweet time inching north, California is on our minds. San Diego, San Fran, the O.C.; it doesn’t much matter, we just want to be westward bound! Other travelers agree; the Golden State was popular across IgoUgo this week... Continue reading IgoUgo's Week in Travel: California Love
Posted on March 27, 2008 in Trip Ideas
Food & Wine called him one of the "hottest chefs alive," part of a generation of restauranteurs as "glamorous as rock stars" (with the foodie groupies to prove it). Gianfranco Vissani lives up to his reputation: playful, romantic, and expressive... Continue reading Gianfranco Vissani: Italy's Rock-Star Chef
Posted on March 26, 2008 in Trip Ideas
Last week we challenged non-skiers to just try turning down a ski weekend after seeing SKI Magazine’s list of the top 10 resorts for dining. It’s time for a chaser: SKI’s rundown of the best après-ski (or just après-dinner) scenes... Continue reading Top 10 Resorts for Après-Ski
Posted on March 25, 2008 in Trip Ideas
Lidia Bastianich, the matriarch of both Italian-American cooking and a wildly successful foodie family, spoke with IgoUgo about where to find her favorite Italy. Like her favorite foods, it all depends on the season... Continue reading Discover Italy with Lidia Bastianich
Posted on March 24, 2008 in Trip Ideas
A week spent in the tropical paradise of Trinidad and Tobago may not sound like work, but IgoUgo member and Community Manager MojoGoes found that participating in the biggest party in the Caribbean is more effort than it seems... Continue reading Postcard from Trinidad: Cultural Sleep-Deprivation
Posted on March 21, 2008 in Trip Ideas
Deirdre Heekin and Caleb Barber went to Tuscany to start a dance company, but they ended up with the seeds for a successful osteria in Vermont, too. The husband-and-wife team explain how (and where!) to find your own passion for food... Continue reading Pane e Salute: Bringing Tuscany to Vermont
Posted on March 21, 2008 in Trip Ideas
What’s a traveler to do when St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, and spring break fall in the same week? Use all three as an excuse to skip town, of course. IgoUgo visitors didn’t disappoint, planning (or dreaming of) trips that celebrate this season... Continue reading IgoUgo's Week in Travel: Sweet Spring Breaks
Posted on March 20, 2008 in Trip Ideas
Chef Ming Tsai is a TV host, author, and owner of the renowned Blue Ginger restaurant. He’s also a traveler to the core. He tells IgoUgo why it’s impossible for him to separate food from travel—and explains his penchant for food photos... Continue reading Chef Ming Tsai on the Influence of Travel
Posted on March 19, 2008 in Trip Ideas
So you’d rather slurp than slalom. You can get as much enjoyment out of visiting ski towns as your slope-starved friends; just forget their pistes and follow those laid out by SKI Magazine to the best places for top-notch mountain cuisine... Continue reading Top 10 Ski Resorts for Dining
Posted on March 18, 2008 in Travel Tips
With the launch of the IgoUgo Community Table, we joined a growing contingent of travelers focusing on food. One exciting offshoot of this trend is the booming foodie-travel blogosphere, and these 14 standouts will whet your appetite... Continue reading 14 Foodie Travel Blogs To Savor
Posted on March 17, 2008 in Trip Ideas
Who says that Key West is just a “drinking town with a tourist problem?” National Geographic Adventure and IgoUgo travelers share tips on where to find solitude at the States’ southern tip... Continue reading The Secret Key West
Posted on March 14, 2008 in Trip Ideas
If just thinking about the onslaught of July’s heat makes you sweat, plan ahead for a summer flip-flop: visit a place where snowy slopes signal summer. Sound cool enough? Read about IgoUgo’s favorite chilly hot spots... Continue reading Cold-Weather Trips for Hot Months
Posted on March 14, 2008 in Trip Ideas
IgoUgo travelers never shrink away from exotic locations, so perhaps we shouldn’t be surprised that Colombia is in the top-30 most viewed destinations this week. And besides being adventurous, you all know how to have a little fun, too... Continue reading IgoUgo's Week in Travel: 10 Spots to Watch
Posted on March 13, 2008 in Trip Ideas
While grubs and guinea pigs may not seem appetizing to you, Travel Channel host Andrew Zimmern espouses open-minded eating, claiming that “one man’s weird is another man’s wonderful.” We say, “Don’t try this at home. Try it somewhere else!”.. Continue reading Bizarre Foods, Normal Guy: Andrew Zimmern
Posted on March 12, 2008 in Trip Ideas
Top Chef loves travel as much as IgoUgo—tonight’s premiere kicks off a Chicago season—but there’s one big difference between the two: according to Season 3 finalist Casey Thompson, stiff competition among chefs precludes community... Continue reading Hot Dish with Top Chef Casey Thompson
Posted on March 11, 2008 in Trip Ideas
On his new show Rescue Chef, Danny Boome swoops into viewers’ kitchens with fixes for culinary confusion. One meal with the British chef wouldn’t be enough for us, though; based on his stories, we’d love to travel with him... Continue reading Food Network's Danny Boome Tastes the World
Posted on March 10, 2008 in Trip Ideas
Brooklyn Brewery Brewmaster Garrett Oliver is famous not only for the craftsmanship of his beer, but also for his unique ability to pair beer and food. We asked him about the seemingly universal appeal of beer, and about his travels in search of new brews... Continue reading Interview with Brewmaster Garrett Oliver
Posted on March 7, 2008 in Trip Ideas
It’s time for a look back at what you most enjoyed at IgoUgo this week, plus the contributions of our most active members in February... Continue reading IgoUgo's Week in Travel: Bazaars & Bites
Posted on March 7, 2008 in Traveler of the Week
Since she joined IgoUgo in 2002, SkewedStyle’s travel journals have defined travel inspiration—and salivation. Fresh off her U GO! Award win in the On-the-Go Gourmand category, she shares the stories behind her fabulous food writing... Continue reading 5 Questions for SkewedStyle
Posted on March 6, 2008 in Trip Ideas
In his Wellington restaurant and on his TV show, Al Brown is known for his prowess with some the freshest ingredients on the planet. The top New Zealand chef fields our questions about the best things to come out of his kitchen, and out of the wild... Continue reading Chef Al Brown: Pure New Zealand
Posted on March 5, 2008 in Travel Tips
In November, the respected Michelin Guides released its first-ever edition on Tokyo. For an unbiased look at where to eat—and how to eat—in this culinary hotbed, we look to our own IgoUgo gourmets... Continue reading Eats in the East: Tokyo Dining Tips
Posted on March 4, 2008 in Trip Ideas
You’ve seen Lorraine Bracco pour her considerable passion into hit roles on TV and film. Now the actress is pouring a new passion: wine. She answers IgoUgo’s questions—and tells us where to go for the best meals in Paris... Continue reading Lorraine Bracco on Italian Wine & French Food
Posted on March 3, 2008 in IgoUgo Updates
Restaurant reviews and food photos have been favorite slices of IgoUgo for many a foodie traveler. Now, with more people than ever planning trips around food, we’re bringing you a page dedicated to culinary trip-planning: the IgoUgo Community Table... Continue reading Food + Travel = The IgoUgo Community Table