I never get tired of travel, even since making it my primary profession three years ago. For 2018 I vowed to stay closer to home on some trips for two reasons. One, there’s so much to do, see, and eat within a four-hour drive from my home in Baltimore. Reason number two is, my dog Sophie is old … [Read more...] about Where I Dined and Traveled In 2018
Eating Up Narita Japan: Another Yummy Trip
Words and photos by Kurt Jacobson How lucky I am to have been to Japan 10 times now! Even luckier for figuring out not to skip Narita upon arrival. You see, most visitors to Japan coming from the US land at Narita International Airport, but skip seeing the town. The benefits of staying in Narita … [Read more...] about Eating Up Narita Japan: Another Yummy Trip
Michelin Dining In DC: Roadtrip For Food
I already knew Washington DC had a wealth of excellent restaurants and had tried several. But just a few days prior to our DC trip, my wife found the Michelin guide to DC. A trip had been planned weeks before to take three days to enjoy the capital city. The guide added inspiration for Michelin … [Read more...] about Michelin Dining In DC: Roadtrip For Food
Baltimore to Colorado Road Trip in Dog Years
Road trips can be long enough without adding pets or kids to the journey. It was with significant thought I put together a plan to drive from Baltimore to Buena Vista, Colorado with my dog Sophie. There would be many opportunities for travel writing stories and plenty of fun too. Since Sophie turned … [Read more...] about Baltimore to Colorado Road Trip in Dog Years
Too Many Tomatoes
Here's a story I wrote last year for a magazine article that didn't get accepted. I like this story for a comparison of growing years. Last year I had an excess of tomatoes, but with this year's epic rains I've had a meager crop. For those of you who sometimes have a bumper crop or just want a … [Read more...] about Too Many Tomatoes
Eating Up Eastern Washington State and Seattle
Sunny skies, expansive landscapes, big rivers, and huge ice-capped mountains make up a trip to Washington State. My favorite time to go is in June or September on either side of the busy summer season. On this last trip my wife and I flew to Seattle and spent the night near the airport. Then we … [Read more...] about Eating Up Eastern Washington State and Seattle
Telluride Bluegrass Festival: Four Days of Colorado Fun
How did 15 years pass without a trip to the Telluride Bluegrass Festival? It seemed like only 10 years since we had attended this family-friendly music event. Most of the best in bluegrass come to this mountain music event each year making for a fun-in-the-sun good time. Telluride is a long way … [Read more...] about Telluride Bluegrass Festival: Four Days of Colorado Fun
Frederick, Maryland: A Weekend of Food and Wine
My wife and I love to visit Frederick, Maryland for an easy day trip. Every June, Frederick holds a wine festival downtown in June to celebrate Maryland wines. I missed this wine festival last year but made sure to go this year. I wanted to see and taste for myself what Maryland wineries had to … [Read more...] about Frederick, Maryland: A Weekend of Food and Wine
Food For Thought: NYC Library Walk and Cuisine
A greek restaurant, a book store, a Chinese restaurant, a rainy day, and excellent chocolate. What do these things all have in common? New York City on a rainy day. I've been to NYC about 20 times over the last 30 years and am just getting to where I know my way around. On a previous trip I was … [Read more...] about Food For Thought: NYC Library Walk and Cuisine
R. House: Baltimore’s Best Dining Hall
If there was any doubt an old auto body shop could have a new life as a thriving food hall, R. House is here to dispel all doubt. From the outside, R. House looks unimpressive. However, upon entering, customers experience a bold new food and drink pleasure palace. With more seating options … [Read more...] about R. House: Baltimore’s Best Dining Hall
