The West End News Food & Travel section. Local reviewer James Fereira visits your favorite local eateries and shares all the good with a little snark. And West End independent travel agent Nancy Dorrans takes readers around the world in search of adventure.
By Nancy Dorrans I happened to be in East Tennessee the last week of August, visiting with my dad, when I heard the news that Dolly Parton had died. I’m still a bit sad and feel for the peop... Read more
Layne’s Wine Gig Presents NAME YOUR PRICE By Layne V. Witherell One confounding fact about wine is that based on the grape, its region of birth, and its producer, it can vary in price... Read more
Layne’s Wine Gig Presents OUR GRAND TOUR By Layne V. Witherell This year, being our 30th wedding anniversary, we planned, saved up, and did tons of homework to revisit our original hon... Read more
Part II: Beyond Machu PicchuThe Descent from the High Andes to Lima By Nancy Dorrans If you read my article last month, you know I attended the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) Adve... Read more
By Nancy Dorrans While I had never been to Peru before, I knew there was more to discover beyond Machu Picchu. This is why I applied to attend the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) A... Read more
Layne’s Wine Gig Presents RINGERS By Layne V. Witherell They come in all price ranges, types, and sizes. But they all do one thing: they amaze you. Napa Estates Cabernet Sauvignon, Nap... Read more
By Nancy Dorrans “Where have you been lately?” and “Where’s your next trip?” These two questions I get asked quite often. Since my work revolves around travel—and because I truly love it—it... Read more
Layne’s Wine Gig Presents THE REAL DEAL: CIDER By Layne V. Witherell I enjoy being around cider makers. The wine biz has become bougie, desperate, and pretentious. Their reps would sel... Read more
By Nancy Dorrans I have friends on almost every continent, including several from my childhood. We’ve scattered from our roots in Northampton Township, a small rural community in Northeast O... Read more
LAYNE’S WINE GIG PRESENTS Spring in Portland By Layne V. Witherell I think that our official opening date for spring in Portland should be moved up to the first of May. March the 20th... Read more
