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DC Dining? It’s a Capital Idea!

Posted on 2014-10-03 by tikichris

A commission for City AM had me visiting Washington DC and rural Virginia at the end of September to write a piece about the exquisite Hay-Adams hotel and its relationship with regional food and drink suppliers. I’ll be sure to do a heads up post here on the blog when that article is published, but in the meanwhile I thought I’d share some of the best bits of my trip in a quickie roundup. Continue reading →

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7 Sound Suggestions for Listening to Live Music in Louisiana (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-07-22 by tikichris

The state of Louisiana is home to a rich musical tradition. Blues, funk, jazz, zydeco, rock ‘n’ roll, country – it’s all-American music and every style has its roots in this corner of the world. Headed down to Dixie for a taste of live music but in a jam as to where you should go? Continue reading →

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Having a Spicy Time on Avery Island: Home of Tabasco Sauce (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-06-27 by tikichris

In February, my girlfriend and I had a grand ole time road tripping across the Deep South. The definite highlight of our time was in Louisiana, where we enjoyed a range of Dixie delights in dynamic New Orleans as well … Continue reading →

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Dixie Detours: Tabasco Tourism on Avery Island

Posted on 2014-03-01 by tikichris

Louisiana’s most iconic brand, McIlhenny Company’s Tabasco brand Original Red Sauce packs a wallop of distinctively spicy flavour. For all its flavoursome punch, it’s comprised of only three natural ingredients: aged red peppers, vinegar and salt from Avery Island, which is also the home of all Tabasco production. In addition to the pepper sauce factory, the island (roughly two hours from New Orleans and 40 minutes from Lafayette) is also a botanical garden, bird sanctuary and wildlife refuge. Our last day in Louisiana, Kemey and I spent a fantastic morning on Avery Island before carrying on with our Dixie Detours road trip. Here are some highlights from the fun time we had there. Continue reading →

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Dixie Detours: A Cajun Good Time in Lafayette

Posted on 2014-02-28 by tikichris

It’s a down home kind of place, Lafayette, where a koozie for your cold one is handy asset indeed. Continue reading →

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Great Day Trips from New Orleans (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013-09-04 by tikichris

Not that you’d ever run out of things to do during a visit to New Orleans but it’s good to keep in mind the wealth of day trip destinations and attractions within a few hours drive of NOLA. If enjoying a few days at the beach, communing with nature or discovering the region’s unique culture sounds like an ideal add-on to your upcoming trip to New Orleans, keep reading for some suggestions. Continue reading →