Manos Angelakis

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Senior Food and Wine Writer at LuxuryWeb Magazine

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Recipe: Botarga and Pasta

2 weeks ago | luxurywebmagazine.com | Manos Angelakis

Manos Angelakis is one of the founders, the former Managing Editor for 25 years, the current Managing Editor Emeritus, and Senior Food & Wine Writer of LuxuryWeb Magazine. He is an accomplished travel writer, photographer, and food and wine critic based in Hackensack, New Jersey. As a travel writer, he has written extensively about numerous cities and countries.
Sipping Sangria in Madrid: A Toast to Tapas, Tradition, and Hemingway’s Favorite Bar

2 weeks ago | visiontimes.com | Manos Angelakis

Published with permission from LuxuryWeb.comWhile visiting Spain, I had the best sangria, jamón Ibérico, and other tapas while sitting at the outdoor tables of “Cervecería Alemana” on Madrid’s Plaza de Santa Ana. I had just arrived in the capital after a long, tiring train ride from Bilbao, following my visit to the Gastronomika Conference in San Sebastián. Exhausted and hungry, I knew a chilled glass of sangria would be the perfect way to wash down the tapas that would be my dinner.
Red Sangria and Tapas (Including Recipe)

3 weeks ago | luxurywebmagazine.com | Manos Angelakis

I had the best sangria, Jamón Iberico, and other tapas while sitting at the outdoors tables of Cervecería Alemana on Plaza de Santa Ana in Madrid. I’d just arrived to Madrid from a long, tiring train ride from Bilbao after attending the Gastronomika Conference in San Sebastian. I was tired and hungry, and a glass of sangria seemed perfect to wash down the tapas dishes that were to be my supper. From previous visits to classic Madrileño eateries, I knew to go to Cervecería Alemana near my hotel.
The Suite Life: Why Butlers Are the Unsung Heroes of Luxury Hospitality

3 weeks ago | visiontimes.com | Manos Angelakis

Published with permission from LuxuryWeb.comWhen staying at luxury hotels, especially the prestigious “Grand Dames” as they’re known, guests who book suites or are recognized as valued returning patrons are often welcomed with one of the most coveted amenities: a personal butler. In the world of luxury hospitality, a hotel butler essentially serves as a floor supervisor, typically assigned to a single floor.
In-Flight Travails: What “Cabotage Prohibition” Has Actually Achieved

3 weeks ago | luxurywebmagazine.com | Manos Angelakis

I have been flying for both business and pleasure for many years now. The following is my assessment of recent domestic and international flights, as well as the state of flying in general. First: the food. Meals are still included on long haul flights, and the least edible food is served on US carriers. On long domestic flights, US-based airlines offer barely any well-tasting food, if they offer any food at all. But in most short and medium-length flights, there is no “free” food offered anymore.
Melting Tradition: How to Craft the Perfect Swiss Cheese Fondue Right at Home

1 month ago | visiontimes.com | Manos Angelakis

Published with permission from LuxuryWeb MagazineFondue began as a humble dish — just stale bread dipped into melted cheese. On Swiss Alpine farms, it was a clever and frugal way to feed families using what was already on hand. Leftover bread? Melt some cheese. Nothing was wasted. Today, fondue has evolved into something far more refined — and when done right, it becomes an experience as much as a meal.
A Preview of a Special Meal

1 month ago | luxurywebmagazine.com | Manos Angelakis

To honor land artist Jim Denevan, a very special dinner open to the public celebrating the agricultural program, Outstanding in the Field, will take place in a “roving restaurant” in or very near the area where the meal’s ingredients were harvested in locations that produce celebrated ingredients via sustainable farming and husbandry methods.
Wines We Recently Enjoyed

1 month ago | luxurywebmagazine.com | Manos Angelakis

We rounded up our group of tasters, known as “the gang of the usual suspects,” to try a number of wines. Some bottles were new to us; others were from beloved vineyards. They came from all over Europe, and the pricing ranged from under $20 to just under $500 per bottle. It was a blind tasting, and the grading was from 0 to 100 points. A few of the wines did not pass muster, so I will not mention them in this article. Many were deemed just acceptable and will also not be named.
Spring Delights at That Supper Club: A Seasonal Return to Park Ridge’s Hidden Gem

2 months ago | visiontimes.com | Barbara Angelakis |Manos Angelakis

Published with permission from LuxuryWeb MagazineAbout six months ago, we visited That Supper Club — a quirky, prix-fixe restaurant in Park Ridge, New Jersey, with remarkably good food and an unforgettable vibe. True to form, the menu has since evolved, now featuring a fresh early spring lineup inspired by what’s currently best in the market. When the team invited us back to sample their latest offerings, we couldn’t resist.
Music Review: Temptations and Four Tops Celebrate 40th Anniversary

2 months ago | luxurywebmagazine.com | Manos Angelakis

The Temptations’ and the Four Tops’ 40th anniversary tour performance was a blast from the past … and a really great time was had by all! Thank you, New Jersey Performance Art Center (NJPAC), for bringing those still incredible artists to Newark. Motown was a force in the music industry from its beginning. In 1959, Berry Gordy opened Tamla Records, later on incorporated as Motown Record Corporation in 1960.