When the French naturalist Nicolas Baudin first transported the swollen, underground stems of the banana plant – called corms – from Southeast Asia all the way to the Caribbean island of Martinique in the early 19th century, he kicked off a chain of events that would eventually make the banana the most cultivated fruit in
Month: July 2020
2016 Paolo Scavino Barolo Monvigliero and Bric del Fiasc Photo ©Tom Hyland Now that the wines have been released, 2016 has turned out to be an outstanding vintage for Barolo, but many vintners knew it all along. “There are vintages where certain vineyards perform much better than others, but in 2016, it was brilliant for
Eddie Sanchez/Hungry Creative Co. I’ve always loved pairing tequila with food. And most recently, during an awfully hot summer day in the country, I discovered the pleasures of sipping a healthy pour of Casa Dragones Barrel Blend—with an entire pint of Jeni’s Raspberry Rose Jelly Donut ice cream. It was pure heaven. And I know
In most parts of the country, a sloppy joe is made with ground beef and a tomato-based sauce and served on a hamburger bun. But in parts of New Jersey, a sloppy joe is something else entirely: two types of cold cuts, Swiss cheese, coleslaw, and Russian dressing served between thin double-decker rye bread. Dozens
When you arrive at Potato Head Beach Club’s security checkpoint in Bali, Indonesia, guests are screened for the usual contraband such as weapons or explosives and one other thing: plastic bottles. Single-use plastic is banned from the resort, which means, guests often turn in their water bottles. It’s all part of the experience, though, which is
A trip to Auckland, New Zealand isn’t complete without jumping on one of the many daily ferries out of the city and cruising to the outlying islands. Straddeling the Auckland volcanic field, there are some 50 volcanoes that formed into cones, lakes, lagoons and islands some miles from the mainland. Some of these islands that
©Sean Pavone/Shutterstock Here are 5 socially distanced activities near Jacksonville. Traveling in a post-quarantine, but still COVID world is daunting. It was obvious to me that one of the easiest ways to travel right now is to go camping. Just you in the woods with no one around for miles. This used to be the
Four Seasons It’s been hard for travelers to enjoy their summer with the outbreak of COVID-19, but for golf players, there’s a little respite. With the amount of natural distance between players and the outdoor nature of the game, it’s considered one of the safest sports and activities during this pandemic. But don’t think you’re
Photo courtesy of CC BY-NC-ND – Associação de Turismo do Porto e Norte, AR Scenic crossing The Luís I Bridge, built in 1886 by Teófilo Seyrig (a student of Gustave Eiffel), has become an icon of Porto. Pedestrians can cross the Douro River on the top deck, while lower decks carry traffic and the city
The popularity of Popeyes’ chicken sandwich could explain why chicken sandwiches are the most … [+] request menu item on DoorDash in 2020. POPEYES It’ll be awhile until we know the true destruction of the pandemic. What we know now is that the restaurant industry has been hit hard. Really hard. Yelp’s latest Q2 economic
TOPLINE Local business search giant Yelp said Wednesday that 55% of U.S. businesses on the platform marked “temporary closed” are now “permanently closed,” a shocking statistic as local establishments likely struggle to stay afloat with social distance restrictions, mandatory closures and fearful consumers. Sweet Tomatoes permanently closed all 97 restaurants and 3 distribution centers across
Less than three weeks after reopening to international travelers, the Bahamas is closing its borders to U.S. residents after a rise of coronavirus infections on the island nation. In a national address on July 19, Bahamas Prime Minister Hubert Minnis announced that airports and seaports would close to all travelers except those coming from Canada,
Seagulls, waves crashing, fireworks, amusement parks… Ahh the sweet sounds of summer in the great ol’ US of A. From coast to coast you’ll find iconic boardwalks and piers that will bring so much more than sand to your next vacation. Here’s our top picks: For the East Coast lovers Myrtle Beach What to do: Whether you’re looking to try a zipline and thrill rides like a
The Karijini National Park is my favorite insider travel tip for Australia! You’ll find it in Western Australia and around 300 km south of Port Hedland and east of the city Tom Price. The highways between Port Hedland and Tom Price are tarved, but the street (Banjima Drive) to the Park itself is a dirt
Here are 11 ways to safely explore NOLA. In New Orleans, the famous strip of bars and restaurants dubbed Bourbon Street holds some of the most active nightlife, but in March, everything was turned upside down by the arrival of COVID-19. New Orleans was hit dramatically at the start of the stateside pandemic. The city
Note from 10Best: Someday, we’ll all be ready to pack our suitcases again and head out on our next adventures. In the meantime, we’ll keep supporting the places that inspire us. Please check individual company websites for the latest updates. Summer is in full swing, and we’ve got adventure on the brain. 10Best is on
Cooks Venture CEO Matt Wadiak purchased an 800-acre farm in Arkansas in 2018. Cooks Venture The U.S. poultry-breeding market has been dominated by two multibillion-dollar genetics companies for decades: Cobb and Aviagen. More than 99% of the chicken consumed in America is one of their two breeds. Former Blue Apron COO and cofounder Matt Wadiak
TOPLINE New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Tuesday that the state has revoked liquor licenses of 27 New York restaurants and bars charged with social distance violations. Mask-free people gathered at a Brooklyn, New York establishment on July 17. Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images KEY FACTS “I’m sorry it’s come to this, but it’s a dangerous
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A United Airlines Boeing 777-200 aircraft Nicolas Economou | NurPhoto | Getty Images United Airlines posted a $1.63 billion net loss for the second quarter, driven by a plunge in air travel demand because of the coronavirus pandemic, the carrier said Tuesday. Revenue fell more than 87% from a year earlier to $1.48 billion from a
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