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.
Wanderlust: Falling for Greenville, SC
Full Disclosure: I’m biased. I def have a thing going on with Greenville, and once you go, I suspect you might, too. On day one of my visit, I’m thinking that Greenville a great place to eat and play. By day three I’m thinking that it’s even a greater...
Wanderlust: The Maine Course, Portland – Part 2
About an hour’s drive from Portland brings you to Sebasco Harbor Resort, where you’ll step back in time for some old-fashioned family fun--think upscale Dirty Dancing in stylish surroundings. Check out this video and you'll see what I mean.
Accommodations sprawl over the 450 acres and vary from a room...
Wanderlust: The Maine Course, Portland – Part 1
In 2018 Bon Appétit named Portland, Maine, the "Restaurant City of the Year" catapulting it to the top of the list for America’s fave food destination. Shortly thereafter, People magazine gave Portland the #1 spot on their “Top 10 New Foodie Cities”. This year, Food & Wine magazine declared...
Exploring Buford Highway’s Food Scene: DeKalb, Georgia
Vegas has its strip. No one goes to L.A. without walking down Hollywood Blvd. Manhattan boasts Broadway. New Orleans is known for Bourbon Street. But Buford Highway??? That was a new one for me. A culinary, melting pot that runs about three miles down Buford Highway, offers Georgians (and...
Wanderlust: 36 Hours in newly cool Savannah
Savannah is known as "The Hostess City of the South" for its genteel lifestyle and gracious hospitality. Without question, the city is a stunner with its impeccably landscaped 22 park squares, perfectly outlined by atmospheric, moss-draped oak trees, as well as a rich architectural legacy and a plethora of...
Hilton Head Health: The healthy getaway that keeps on giving
Yup, after my recent visit, I can see why Hilton Head Health was voted "America's #1 Weight Loss, Health, and Wellness Resort of 2019" by USA Today. H3 (as it is affectionately referred to by its guests) also scored "Best for Weight Loss" 7 Years in a Row by...
What’s Happening: Fun-filled 13th annual Food Film Festival coming to NYC
And lucky for me I just happen to be spending October in NYC so I finally get to go to this year’s Food Film Festival, which runs from October 24-27, 2019. Since I don't want to miss any of the fun, I’m jumping on one of those early bird-VIP...
Wanderlust: Plan your own island escape at Corfu’s Villa 1870
The unspoiled, peaceful paradise of the Greek island of Corfu, notable for its dense green vegetation, stunning cerulean coastline, and cosmopolitan, UNESCO heritage Old Town, is a fantastic destination in its own right. But when you’re staying at Villa 1870, you’ve raised the stakes from just another trip to...
Wanderlust: Eagles Palace Hotel & Resort — Halkidiki’s Heavenly Hideaway
The five-star Eagles Palace Hotel & Resort, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, enjoys a spectacularly unique location near Mount Athos, "The Holy Mountain" and the picturesque fishing village of Ouranoupolis in Halkidiki.
Let me put it this way, Mount Athos was mentioned by Homer as being...
Introducing Thessaloniki, Greece’s best kept secret
Move over Athens--there’s a new, 315 BC-year-old kid on the block! It’s Thessaloniki, the capital of Greek Macedonia and the second-largest city in Greece. It’s always been popular with European travelers who are drawn to its gorgeous beaches, lively college-town energy, and cosmopolitan character. Although the majority of the...
