One of the many pleasures of life in 2018 (there are still a few) is reading Brightest Young Thing’s DC Food Round Up – By The Food Writers. I’m a sucker for this sort of thing, and because BYT does a great job bringing in a wide swath of contributors there’s always something to learn … Continue reading Erik’s 2018 In Food
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Three Days In Las Vegas, NV
I learned from Anthony Bourdain (though not personally) that when you travel, read a book set in or about your destination. I try to follow his advice most of the time, but this kernel of wisdom struck me as particularly valuable — as a literary person myself, why shouldn't I read something of my short-term … Continue reading Three Days In Las Vegas, NV
Two Days In Portland, ME
Maine is an interesting place. It’s remote. It’s beautiful. It’s empty. I had the pleasure of visiting Portland, the state’s largest city, for the second time earlier this year. My time was short - fly in Monday afternoon, fly out Tuesday early evening - but I’m not one to miss an opportunity. Between my two … Continue reading Two Days In Portland, ME
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