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Articles Published On Tasting Table

Posted on March 7, 2023January 17, 2025 by admin

I have written many articles for Tasting Table, a food website that has a global audience of more than 18 million monthly visitors. Below is a list of a few of my article titles. To see a full list of my published articles for Tasting Table, view my author’s profile on TastingTable.com.

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Best Happy Hours in Queen Anne, Seattle

Posted on February 23, 2023February 28, 2023 by admin

This is a blog post I wrote for SeattleTravel.com: https://seattletravel.com/restaurants/happy-hour/seattle-happyhour-queen/

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White Sands National Park: Everything You Need to Know to Plan Your Trip

Posted on November 17, 2022December 27, 2022 by admin

Written for Matador Network https://matadornetwork.com/read/white-sands-national-park/

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Under the Influence of Chaco

Posted on August 7, 2019March 30, 2023 by admin

Nothing quite compares to a warm summer night, looking out over the city from a chic rooftop soirée. If you’re not the lucky owner of a suitable rooftop, head out to Level 5 bar at Hotel Chaco, where you can soak up its swanky vibes and take in the spectacular panorama—truly one of the best…

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Après Slope

Posted on December 6, 2018March 30, 2023 by admin

Originally appeared in December 2019 issue of Local Flavor Magazine After an exhilarating day on the slopes, one of life’s sweetest pleasures is to relax with friends over a few adult beverages back at the lodge, ensconced by the warm glow of a fire. Unfortunately, Ski Santa Fe doesn’t have a lodge, exactly, and while…

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Jemez Springs

Posted on October 10, 2018March 30, 2023 by admin

Ah, The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. It’s quite a wonder to watch hundreds of balloons suspended quietly, gently above the chaos of the city. Unfortunately, this astonishing sight is matched by equally astonishing traffic, crowds and noise. Without question, The Balloon Fiesta is absolutely worth that minor inconvenience. Still, if you’re tired of the city…

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Roaming the Railyard

Posted on August 31, 2018March 30, 2023 by admin

How it happened The Santa Fe Plaza. It’s central, historic, lively and lovely. It’s also just a minuscule portion of what Santa Fe has to offer. If you’re interested in broadening your Santa Fe experience a bit, the Santa Fe Railyard is a beguiling area to explore next. While the Plaza is bustling, a bit…

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Flamenco: A Way of Life

Posted on June 29, 2018March 30, 2023 by admin

Think you know what flamenco is? Think again. You may be familiar with flamenco’s energetic style, pounding footwork and dramatic guitar crescendos. But you may not realize flamenco is much more than dance. It’s an expression of culture and an exploration of humanity and more. It’s a way of life. I recently sat down with Antonio…

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Flights of Fancy

Posted on October 14, 2017March 30, 2023 by admin

Northern New Mexico has an astounding number of craft breweries, and more are opening all the time—far too many to discuss here. While the sheer volume of breweries can be overwhelming for consumers, competition can brew creativity. To stand out from the crowd, breweries here will often specialize in and excel at a specific style…

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Photograph the Balloon Fiesta Like a Pro

Posted on October 7, 2017March 30, 2023 by admin

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is renowned as the most photographed event in the world, and it’s easy to see why. It’s a dazzling spectacle of bright colors, distinctive shapes and incredible magnitude. On the ground, the action and flames are exhilarating; once aloft, hot air balloons appear suspended, almost by magic. The wonder and…

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