6 Questions with Zach Pollack You went to Italy to study to be an architect. Fast forward: you're an acclaimed chef known for your Italian fare. How did that happen? The switch from architecture to cooking was more seamless than you might think. They’re both creative fields, but they also require a lot of left brain thinking, a lot of rules, and a lot of boundaries. I’ve found I need…
Yucatán with Mary Sue Milliken March 24 – 29, 2023 With us on this incredible journey is Mary Sue Milliken, the James Beard and Julia Child award-winning chef and author, and co-owner of LA’s iconic Border Grill restaurants and trucks, Socalo Santa Monica, BBQ Mexicana and Pacha Mamas in Las Vegas. This isn’t just any Modern Adventure with Mary Sue, it’s a trip to the Yucatán that showcases the land,…
Chef Joshua McFadden - Oaxaca Obsessed The Tlayuda? It's the Next Big Thing Our friend and James Beard-award winning chef, Joshua McFadden, is really excited about Mexico. He’s opening two restaurants in Portland (Mexican-themed La Neta, and the mezcal rooftop bar Tope) and he is traveling with Modern Adventure to Oaxaca in March. We sat down with Joshua for a chat about Oaxaca and Mexico. And about the Beatles. What excites…
Let's Have an Adventure Together Daisy and Greg Ryan are restaurateurs who recognize that atmosphere is a key ingredient in any dish. Their culinary resumes are impeccable, but it's more than food they feature at Bell’s, their Michelin-star bistro in California. It's also their community, and the passionate, thoughtful care they lavish on everything they do. We can't wait to experience Provence and Portugal with them. And you're invited, too! Portugal with…
Portugal with Caroline Glover October 15 – 21, 2023 Meet acclaimed local winemakers and artists. Eat the best street foods, and at top regional kitchens. Catch a sunset while sipping a world-class wine. Mouthwatering flavors and soaring scenery—this is our Portugal. We travel alongside Caroline Glover, a Food & Wine Best Chef and 2022 James Beard winner whose restaurant, Annette, has shown up on Denver’s Top 25 list for five consecutive years.…