Janice Nieder
Janice Nieder could be the love child of Indiana Jones and Julia Child. Previously a specialty food consultant in NYC, Janice is currently a San Francisco-based culinary tourism writer who has wined & dined her way through 80 countries. To keep things in balance, Janice also enjoys writing about her Girlfriend Getaways which include spa visits, soft-core adventure, cultural events, shopping, boutique hotels, and chef interviews.
ZAP a dee doo dah, ZAP a dee ay. My, oh my what a wonderful 3 days! (Video)
Annual Zinfandel Experience coming to San Francisco. Here's the details, schedule and a video featuring Nadia G from Bitchin' Kitchen.
Wonderfully quirky side of Georgia
Off the beaten track. Travel writer Janice Nieder explores rural Georgia, and discovers oodles of Southern hospitality - not to mention the world's best Thai.
Mississippi Gulf Coast tops for culinary getaway
Travel writer Janice Nieder unveils her favorite places to dine in the Mississippi Gulf. From shellfish shanties to Po’boy trucks to BBQ sheds all the way to four-star Steakhouses that give Ruth’s Chris a run for its money.
Visionary foodies reshape Mesa’s culinary scene
"A day without eggs is just like any other day, but without eggs."
Trendspotting at San Francisco Food Show: Here’s some of our favs
Food trends emerge at the Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco. What's hot, what's not in 2014? It all starts with bacon.
The other Naples is perfect for upscale Girlfriend Getaway
The delightful resort town of Naples, Florida is in country, a paradise for shoppers, offers a variety of delish restaurants (hello stone crabs!) 30 mile of gorgeous beaches, fun outdoor activities, and luxury accommodations, all within walking distance.
Canyon Ranch Tucson – An oldie but a bestie
Perhaps the best-known spa in America, this flagship branch of Canyon Ranch set the standard for destination spas when it opened in 1979, and almost 35 years later, this world-class health resort still provides more “aha” moments than any spa I’ve visited.
San Francisco: Party French-style with great food and wine at La Soirée
Roaring 20’s food and wine extravaganza for a great cause.
Warning: Joining a NOLA Parade Krewe can lead to God-like feelings
Riding a float, standing high above the excited mobs of revelers clamoring for trinkets with their hands outstretched, can easily lead to feelings of omnipotence.
The West may be wild, but culture abounds: Rainbow Ranch, Big Sky
We never tired of sipping a glass of wine (or if we did we’d just switch over to a hand-crafted cocktail) while appreciating the “A River Runs Through It” view of the Gallatin River winding through the forested mountains.
