Thursday, August 13, 2015

Today's Travel Finds: Moose Watching, Lobster Cruise, Food & Wine Festivals

Portland's luxury INN by the SEA, is offering a Twin Lobster Package that includes 2 nights accommodation in a single bedroom garden suite, spa suite or traditional guest room; complimentary Dishing Up Maine cookbook, gourmet breakfast for two daily, lobster cruise on Casco Bay for two and Chef's Lobster Tasting menu, one night of your stay. What are you waiting for lobster lovers? Visit their website for more info.

The Moose Festival Package at Jackson Lodge in Canaan, Vermont: Stay in one of the two or three bedroom lakeside cabins during the weekend of August 28-30, 2015, and your admission to the festival on Saturday, August 29th is free. You will also receive a voucher for free coffee and donuts, at the ‘April’s Maple’ booth, not to mention directions to favorite moose spots.

Upcoming: A showcase of culinary talent will be on display at the fourth annual Taste of WGBH Food & Wine Festival on September 17-20, 2015 - Jammed packed events will feature 200+artisans, 4 days of food, wine, and music. For more details, visit the festival website.

Before the hot summer is over, more heat will be on the way. The Wells, Maine ChiliFest is Saturday, August 29, 2015. This traditional late summer event will take place at the Wells Junior High School on U.S. Route 1. Check out the Maine State Cook-Off for International Chili Society members, or participate in an open cook-off for the People's Choice prize. Visit www.wellschilifest.com


Spotlight: Woodstock Inn & Resort's Culinary Philosophy

Video courtesy of Vermont's Woodstock Inn & Resort on YouTube

Spotlight: Contessa at The Newbury Hotel in Boston

Video courtesy of Dining Playbook on YouTube