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Coqueta: Northern California Meets Madrid on the Embarcadero

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By Janice Sakata-Schultze Sparkling light from a rose-tinged sunset dance off the waters near the Bay Bridge. The iconic city lights of San Francisco slowly appear. It’s the perfect place to enjoy savory tapas and a strong beverage. Yet when Michael Chiarello, longtime maestro of Wine Country cuisine, is at the helm, expect a decidedly California twist on this Spanish … [Read more...] about Coqueta: Northern California Meets Madrid on the Embarcadero

Lunching in Peru? Head for a Chifa or Cevicheria

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By Leanne Tait ITWPA Member Cevicheria… is that like a pizzeria? In Peru, a cevicheria is rather like a pizzeria might be in New York or anywhere else in North America. And if a cevicheria is akin to a pizzeria, then a chifa is akin to a Peruvian Chinese restaurant. But let’s get things straight. Ceviche is nothing like pizza. As a coastal country, the fruits … [Read more...] about Lunching in Peru? Head for a Chifa or Cevicheria

Barolo—A Hidden Wine Town in Northern Italy

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By Sarah Cribari The towering snow-capped Alps jutted into the sky behind us, shrinking as we drove southward through the gently rolling green hills. Dark church steeples and shadowy medieval towers dotted the distant landscape, barely visible through the receding fog. As we wound our way through the twisting side roads, neat rows of vineyards zipped past the window, … [Read more...] about Barolo—A Hidden Wine Town in Northern Italy

The Historic Greek Sponge Docks of Tarpon Springs Florida

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By Elizabeth Byrd ITWPA Member In the northern Tampa Bay Area, a little piece of Greece is less than an hour north of downtown. Here you can explore the sights, sounds, and aromas of Greece. Dodecanese Boulevard is the spine of the Greek sponge docks of Tarpon Springs. Step out of your car and onto a Greek Isle. The waterside village is home to Greek stores, art … [Read more...] about The Historic Greek Sponge Docks of Tarpon Springs Florida