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 Connections is a NY Times online game I play almost every day. It groups words that share a common thread. Connecting words is a game, connecting with people is an art. My f... Read more
Layne’s Wine Gig Presents OLD VINES By Layne V. Witherell So, you own a lovely old winery and from your porch you can gaze daily at your 30-year-old vineyard. This is nice. What isn’t... Read more
Layne’s Wine Gig Presents BIANCA BOSKER’S CLASSIC CHARACTERS By Layne V. Witherell “There are books and there are important books.” This was a phrase that I kept conjuring... Read more
By Nancy Dorrans Truly not a day goes by that I don’t hear my mother’s voice in my head. It has been almost eleven years since she died and I constantly feel her presence all aro... Read more
By Nancy Dorrans I’ve been working as a traditional “travel agent” for various in-house agencies in several states for most of my adult life. I didn’t think or know how I could succeed as an... Read more
Layne’s Wine Gig Presents Two Italian Restaurants By Layne V. Witherell SOLO ITALIANO 100 Commercial St., 4:30 – 10 p.m., closed Mondayhttps://www.soloitalianorestaurant.com This... Read more
By Nancy Dorrans “No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.” -Hal Borland “The only constant is change,” as quoted from Greek philosopher Heraclitus. There have been several ch... Read more
Layne’s Wine Gig Presents THE PROBLEM WITH WINE By Layne V. Witherell There is an ocean of excess wine out there trying to find a home, your home, any home (as long as you are 21). Glo... Read more
Layne’s Wine Gig Presents TWO DINNERS By Layne V. Witherell For us, there are two types of prix fixe dinners. The best experience possible or the “You are a captive here” scenario. At... Read more
Winter Wonder in Quebec By Nancy Dorrans There’s always excitement, trepidation, and a bit of adrenaline that pumps through your veins when you’re getting ready for an adventure. That’s... Read more
