Download or read book The Wine Explorer s Guide to France written by Hugh Baker and published by . This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Wine Explorer written by Graham Mitchell and published by University of Buckingham Press. This book was released on 2020-06-15 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A very personal account of the adventures that befall a wine merchant in pursuit of the finest wines and extraordinary stories from vineyards off the beaten track, this unique book is an intoxicating blend of humour, experience, anecdote and authority.
Download or read book Hungry for Paris second edition written by Alexander Lobrano and published by Random House Trade Paperbacks. This book was released on 2014-04-15 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you’re passionate about eating well, you couldn’t ask for a better travel companion than Alexander Lobrano’s charming, friendly, and authoritative Hungry for Paris, the fully revised and updated guide to this renowned culinary scene. Having written about Paris for almost every major food and travel magazine since moving there in 1986, Lobrano shares his personal selection of the city’s best restaurants, from bistros featuring the hottest young chefs to the secret spots Parisians love. In lively prose that is not only informative but a pleasure to read, Lobrano reveals the ambience, clientele, history, and most delicious dishes of each establishment—alongside helpful maps and beautiful photographs that will surely whet your appetite for Paris. Praise for Hungry for Paris “Hungry for Paris is required reading and features [Alexander Lobrano’s] favorite 109 restaurants reviewed in a fun and witty way. . . . A native of Boston, Lobrano moved to Paris in 1986 and never looked back. He served as the European correspondent for Gourmet from 1999 until it closed in 2009 (also known as the greatest job ever that will never be a job again). . . . He also updates his website frequently with restaurant reviews, all letter graded.”—Food Republic “Written with . . . flair and . . . acerbity is the new, second edition of Alexander Lobrano’s Hungry for Paris, which includes rigorous reviews of what the author considers to be the city’s 109 best restaurants [and] a helpful list of famous Parisian restaurants to be avoided.”—The Wall Street Journal “A wonderful guide to eating in Paris.”—Alice Waters “Nobody else has such an intimate knowledge of what is going on in the Paris food world right this minute. Happily, Alexander Lobrano has written it all down in this wonderful book.”—Ruth Reichl “Delightful . . . the sort of guide you read before you go to Paris—to get in the mood and pick up a few tips, a little style.”—Los Angeles Times “No one is ‘on the ground’ in Paris more than Alec Lobrano. . . . This book will certainly make you hungry for Paris. But even if you aren’t in Paris, his tales of French dining will seduce you into feeling like you are here, sitting in your favorite bistro or sharing a carafe of wine with a witty friend at a neighborhood hotspot.”—David Lebovitz, author of The Sweet Life in Paris “Hungry for Paris is like a cozy bistro on a chilly day: It makes you feel welcome.”—The Washington Post “This book will make readers more than merely hungry for the culinary riches of Paris; it will make them ravenous for a dining companion with Monsieur Lobrano’s particular warmth, wry charm, and refreshingly pure joie de vivre.”—Julia Glass “[Lobrano is] a wonderful man and writer who might know more about Paris restaurants than any other person I’ve ever met.”—Elissa Altman, author of Poor Man’s Feast
Download or read book Explorer s Guide Napa Sonoma A Great Destination Tenth Explorer s Great Destinations written by Tim Fish and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2014-05-26 with total page 515 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This marvelous book, splendidly researched, packed with terrific advice and considerable insider information, is essential reading for any visitor.”’ —Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate "Consistently rated the best guides to the regions covered...Readable, tasteful, appealingly designed. Strong on dining, lodging, and history."—National Geographic Traveler Explorer’s Guide Napa & Sonoma: A Great Destination reveals the richness of this remarkable region. The focus is on the area’s wines and wineries, but you’ll also find reliable recommendations for restaurants and accommodations. With local history, insider tips, color photos and maps, and lots of other essential information, you’ll quickly see why this book, now in its tenth edition, has been so highly acclaimed, and why this area is a mecca for wine aficionados.
Download or read book Explorer s Guide Napa Sonoma 11th Edition Explorer s Complete written by Peg Melnik and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2019-03-05 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This marvelous book, splendidly researched, packed with terrific advice and considerable insider information, is essential reading for any visitor.” — Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Dive into the richness of this remarkable region. While this comprehensive guide focuses on the area’s wines and wineries, you’ll also find reliable recommendations for restaurants and accommodations. With local history, insider tips, color photos, and maps, and lots of other essential information, you’ll quickly see why this book, now in its eleventh edition, has been so highly acclaimed, and why this area is a mecca for wine aficionados. Regions include: • St. Helena • City of Napa • Santa Rosa • Bodega Bay & West County • City of Sonoma
Download or read book Explorer s Guide Oregon Wine Country written by Sherry L. Moore and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2010-06-14 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is the new 'gotta have' guide to Oregon's wine country."—Jean Yates, President, Avalon Wine, Corvallis This guide to Oregon’s burgeoning wine scene provides exhaustive coverage of the entire state, from the renowned Willamette Valley to the distant Umatilla Valley. It is the guidebook for oenophiles who want to learn about Oregon's wineries, and for anyone who enjoys great wine and longs to see more of this diverse and beautiful state. Included are wineries with and without official tasting rooms as well as those that are open only by appointment. The authors also provide a wide array of dining and lodging suggestions and spotlight unique attractions, recreation options, and natural wonders for travelers to seek out in their spare time. As in every Explorer's Great Destinations title, detailed maps and the authors' insider knowledge make this book a must-have for travelers and residents alike. A unique and practical Great Grape Destinations checklist rounds out this invaluable resource. Use it to help you enjoy your trip to Oregon's vibrant cities and towns, stunning countryside, and—of course—distinctive wineries. Includes: history, getting around, wineries, lodging, dining, attractions, recreation, shopping, and more!
Download or read book Explorer s Guide The Seattle Vancouver Book written by Ray Chatelin and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2005-06-07 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reveals the differences between Seattle and Vancouver as well as the similarities of the two cities, and it serves as an exuberant and insightful guide to discovering and enjoying their unique offerings. Included is contact information for lodging, dining, shopping, and recreational activities plus a calendar of events, photos, and maps.
Download or read book Explorer s Guide Oregon Wine Country A Great Destination second Edition Explorer s Great Destinations written by Sherry L. Moore and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2013-07-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first—and still the best—guide to Oregon’s wine country from well-connected local wine experts. This guide to Oregon’s burgeoning wine scene covers the entire state, from the renowned Willamette Valley to the remote Snake River Valley. While Moore and Welsch focus on touring the state’s wineries, they also provide a wide array of dining and lodging options and spotlight unique recreation, attractions, and natural wonders to seek out in your spare time.
Download or read book The Vineyards of Champagne written by Juliet Blackwell and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-01-21 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beneath the cover of France's most exquisite vineyards, a city of women defy an army during World War I, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Carousel of Provence.... Deep within the labyrinth of caves that lies below the lush, rolling vineyards of the Champagne region, an underground city of women and children hums with life. Forced to take shelter from the unrelenting onslaught of German shellfire above, the bravest and most defiant women venture out to pluck sweet grapes for the harvest. But wine is not the only secret preserved in the cool, dark cellars... In present day, Rosalyn Acosta travels to Champagne to select vintages for her Napa-based employer. Rosalyn doesn't much care for champagne--or France, for that matter. Since the untimely death of her young husband, Rosalyn finds it a challenge to enjoy anything at all. But as she reads through a precious cache of WWI letters and retraces the lives lived in the limestone tunnels, Rosalyn will unravel a mystery hidden for decades...and find a way to savor her own life again.
Download or read book DK Eyewitness Travel Guide France written by Katherine Spenley and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 722 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The chapters of this book have been divided into 16 color-coded regions that reflect the diversity of France. These are based on the country's historical regions that were often defined by their geography and landscape as much as by their influence and power. Each has developed its own special flavor; its own architecture, cuisine, customs, music, dress, dialect and even language. The pages of the Eyewitness Travel Guide will give a taste of these areas and show you what there is to see and do. Annually revised and updated with beautiful new full-color photos, illustrations, and maps, this guide includes information on local customs, currency, medical services, and transportation. Consistently chosen over the competition in national consumer market research. The best keeps getting better!
Download or read book Explorer s Guide Atlanta A Great Destination Explorer s Great Destinations written by Carol Thalimer and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2008-03-03 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explorer's Great Destinations™ puts the "guide" back in "guidebook." "Consistently rated the best guides to the regions covered...Readable, tasteful, appealingly designed. Strong on dining, lodging, culture, and history."—National Geographic Traveler. "A crisp and critical approach for travelers who want to live like locals."—USA Today. Distinctive for their accuracy, simplicity, and conversational tone, the diverse travel guides in our Explorer's Great Destinations series meet the conflicting demands of the modern traveler. They're packed full of up-to-date information to help plan the perfect getaway. And they're compact and light enough to come along for the ride. A tool you'll turn to before, during, and after your trip, these guides include: Chapters on lodging, dining, transportation, history, shopping, recreation, and more! A section packed with practical information, such as lists of banks, hospitals, post offices, laundry mats, numbers for police, fire, and rescue, and other relevant information. Maps of regions and locales. A thorough and expansive travel guide to the diverse activities, lodgings, and eateries that "Hotlanta" has to offer—a popular hub destination that receives more than 20 million visitors each year.
Download or read book Explorer s Guide Maine 19th Edition Explorer s Complete written by Nancy English and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2019-07-02 with total page 970 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A traveler’s must-have companion for over 30 years—a complete guide to the best of Maine Explorer’s Guide Maine is back for the 19th time, providing readers with everything they need to know for making their next trip to Maine the best one yet. This comprehensive, fully up- to- date edition guides travelers of all interests, whether they are looking to explore wildlife wonders or cultural hubs. Featuring hot spots from the southern coast (like Ogunquit and Wells), Casco Bay (Freeport), the Midcoast and the islands (Boothbay Harbor region), and Down East (Acadia area) to the western mountains and lakes region (Bethel area), the Kennebec Valley (Augusta and mid- Maine) and the Maine highlands (Aroostook County)— Explorer’s Guide Maine offers suggestions for dining, lodging, outdoor activities, art and music events, museums, and must-see sights. Whether readers are looking to soak up the sun at Old Orchard Beach, traverse the Appalachian Trail, or observe Porter Bridge over the Ossippee River, Explorer’s Guide Maine proves there is something for everyone at any time of year in the beautiful Pine Tree State.
Download or read book Explorers Guide Santa Fe and Taos Eighth Edition written by Sharon Niederman and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2013-02-04 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highly recommended by Travel and Leisure and New Mexico magazines, this is the ultimate guide to Santa Fe and Taos. Now in its eighth edition, Santa Fe & Taos: A Great Destination is a comprehensive guide to the land of enchantment. The author provides up-to-date information on all the attractions unique to this area: traditional festivals and markets, funky cafés, lavish health spas and beautiful scenery, along with information about Northern New Mexixo’s fascinating history. This completely updated new edition has hundreds of recommendations on the best lodging, dining, sightseeing, and shopping and is now in full-color, featuring detailed maps and more than 100 vibrant photos.
Download or read book Wine All the Time written by Marissa A. Ross and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-06-27 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Can I just be Marissa, please? I want to be hilarious and sexy and smart and insanely knowledgeable about wine.” —Mindy Kaling A fresh, fun, and unpretentious guide to wine from Marissa A. Ross, official wine columnist for Bon Appétit. Does the thought of having to buy wine for a dinner party stress you out? Is your go-to strategy to pick the bottle with the coolest label? Are you tired of choosing pairings based on your wallet, instead of your palate? Fear not! Bon Appétit wine columnist and Wine. All The Time. blogger Marissa A. Ross is here to help. In this utterly accessible yet comprehensive guide to wine, Ross will walk you through the ins and outs of wine culture. Told in her signature comedic voice, with personal anecdotes woven in among its lessons, Wine. All the Time. will teach you to sip confidently, and make you laugh as you're doing it. In Wine. All The Time., you’ll learn how to: • Describe what you’re drinking, and recognize your preferences • Find the best bottle for you budget and occasion • Read and understand what’s written on a wine label • Make the perfect pairings between what you’re drinking and what you’re eating • Throw the best damn dinner party your guests will ever attend • And much more
Download or read book Michelin Green Guide France written by Michelin and published by Michelin Travel & Lifestyle. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eBook version of the Green Guide France features Michelin’s trusted tips and advice, which make sure you see the best of France. From Normandy beaches to the grand châteaux of the Loire and beyond to Corsica's snow-dusted peaks, the Michelin Green Guide France uncovers gastronomic treats and hidden castles, while exploring rugged coastline, picturesque towns and the City of Love itself, Paris. Divided into 12 geographical regions, the guide offers star-rated attractions, regional introductions, detailed maps and suggested places to eat and stay for a variety of budgets, allowing the traveler to plan a trip carefully, or to be spontaneous.
Download or read book Explorer s Guide Santa Barbara California s Central Coast A Great Destination Includes the Santa Ynez Valley Explorer s Great Destinations written by Donna Wares and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2011-01-03 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Consistently rated the best guides to the regions covered."—National Geographic Traveler From the region’s laid-back beach towns to the jumble of Monterey’s Cannery Row, California’s Central Coast offers the most spectacular triptych of landscapes—surf, forests, and picturesque small towns—in the West. Includes coverage of the region’s vineyards, culinary gems, and coastal hideaways.
Download or read book Explorer s Guide Big Sur Monterey Bay Gold Coast Wine Country A Great Destination Third Edition Explorer s Great Destinations written by Buz Bezore and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2005-06-07 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential insider's guide to exploring the Central Coast's wineries, restaurants, recreation, culture, and accommodations. The Central Coast is internationally recognized as one of the natural treasures of the West, offering craggy cliffs, ancient redwoods, and endless beaches to explore. This book, written by fourth- and fifth-generation Californians, takes travelers to some of the most sought-after destinations, including shops, inns, restaurants, and wineries known only to the locals until now. With a down-to-earth appreciation for their own stomping grounds, the authors write as enthusiastic guides, eager to share what they know and love about the region. Rich in detail, covering everything from the autumnal monarch butterfly migration to opera festivals, the best honky-tonk blues joints to fine dining steeped in tradition and elegance, this book homes in on an eclectic selection of what makes this strip of coastline one of the most desired destinations in the world.
