#709-Beaujolais-Here and There!

Travel to the beautiful and bucolic region of Beaujolais, France.   It’s harvest time, and the Gamay grapes are ripe and ready.   This show gives you a first-hand look at the vines, wines, history, passion, and personality of Beaujolais, before bringing it all home for some great ideas for Beaujolais and Barbecue.   Guests include the Barbecue Queens, Karen Adler and Judith Fertig, and wine guru Doug Frost, one of only two holders of the titles, “Master of Wine” and “Master Sommelier.”   If you love wine and food, this show’s for you, and if you don’t, what they heck are you doing on my website?

#710-Caribbean Getaway
Turks and Caicos

It’s not exactly a name that rolls off your tongue, but the Turks and Caicos is a true Caribbean gem.  
I’ll take you inside this island paradise, starting with two wonderful upscale resorts-The Grace Bay Club and the Turks and Caicos club.   Both offer outstanding amenities, pristine white sand beaches, and excellent cuisine!   Come along as I dive into some island classics!

#711-Wining, Dining, and Reclining in Style!
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa, Silverado Resort, Wolf House, Benziger

One of the great things about a trip to Napa or Sonoma is all of the great places to stay and play.   
Of course, the wines are great, and we’ll sample those too at Sonoma standout Benziger, but we’ve also got a couple of terrific resorts for you to check out.   In Napa, it’s the Silverado Resort-a haven for golfers and diners alike.   On the Sonoma side is the classic Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa.   Whether you’re just in for a visit, in search of some spa pampering, or on the prowl for a world-class meal, the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa has it all.   And, should you choose to venture out in search of sustenance, and I encourage you to do so, one of your best choices in the Wolf House-a relatively new venture offering really excellent cuisine just up the road from the Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa in the tiny town of Glen Ellen.   If you love to wine, dine, and recline, this is the program for you!

#712-Hotel Heaven
The Peninsula Chicago & The Fairmont-Chicago

I love great hotels!   When the service, amenities, and cuisine come together in a special environment, a hotel stay can be magical.   These are two of the finest hotels on the planet, and they both happen to be in my hometown, Chicago.   At The Fairmont Chicago, the main eatery is Aria, and it carries quite a tune.   Located just a stone’s throw from Lake Michigan and just a block off the famed Magnificent Mile, The Fairmont has it all, and I’m going to show you all that I can.   Two of Chi-town’s finest indeed!
At the Peninsula Chicago, the experience is no less world-class.   Built atop and existing development, the Peninsula Chicago reaches rarified air.   It’s dining options, meantime, from The Shanghai Terrace to Avenues, are some of the best in the city.   Two great hotels, one great show, now that’s worth tuning in for!