By Diane Hollands ITWPA Member We just happened to book our Airbnb right beside this wonderful Mercado. We had no idea what was in store and that in our three days in Madrid we would eat there at least once a day. Checking into the Airbnb, we asked for a Mercado to pick up some food to cook. After all, that’s why we get an Airbnb. Our young host said, “there’s one … [Read more...] about Shopping like a local in Madrid
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A Feast Worthy of a Barbarian
By Bob Herkes ITWPA member I can hear the platter sizzling as it leaves the kitchen and approaches our table, the steak I ordered still cooking as it is placed before me, along with the huge, meter-high brochette that is placed with the guest across from me. This is truly a feast fit for the Barbarian, who’s larger than life image is on the wall above me. El barBaro, … [Read more...] about A Feast Worthy of a Barbarian
Austin BBQ Joint Sways Vegetarian
By Jennifer Hess ITWPA member Weird things do happen in Austin, a city known for its exciting restaurants, deep in the heart of Texas, famous for meat, BBQ and big everything. So, what’s a vegetarian to do when the whole workshop gang votes to grab lunch near the hotel and walks to a rustic little place touting 40-years of award-winning Texas BBQ? Well, when in … [Read more...] about Austin BBQ Joint Sways Vegetarian
A Texas Hill Country Weekend—Beer, Wine, Music, and Food Trucks
By Jeffrey Benson ITWPA member The Texas Hill Country is a place where cowboy meets white collar, rural meets metropolitan, and hills and bluffs meet flat land—the contrasts and diversity bring harmony and wonderment to this area and beckon you to stay a little longer. Here are four experiences that will give you the Hill Country perspective. Savor the cherry and … [Read more...] about A Texas Hill Country Weekend—Beer, Wine, Music, and Food Trucks
Wine Dine and Play in Temecula—Southern California’s Wine Country
By Noreen L. Kompanik ITWPA member With over 40 wineries dotting the map here in Southern California’s wine country (and more on the radar), Temecula Valley welcomes more than two million visitors a year. Not bad for a region that planted its very first grapevine in 1968. There’s a reason they come, and it’s not just for the wineries alone. Conveniently located 60 … [Read more...] about Wine Dine and Play in Temecula—Southern California’s Wine Country