expeditions

uncover this season's epicurean experiences

July 2-9, 2024

savoring sardinia with chef karen akunowicz

Group Size: 14

Join renowned Chef/Owner Karen Akunowicz for an epicurean sojourn through the sunkissed Italian island flavors of Sardinia. Dive into a sea of Mediterranean culinary influences and farm to table traditions as you appreciate the rare natural beauty of this enchanting island Eden. Embrace the beachside beauty of Sassari, from the sweeping seafront of Alghero to the crystal coves of the Maddalena Archipelago, as you explore bustling markets, fresh, fragrant and divine, and savor seaside dining at its most sublime. Taste the terra in every sip of Vermentino and sharp bite of Pecorino Sardo as the siren song of Sardinia’s centuries-old recipes lull you into a state of bliss.

September 24 - October 1, 2024

made in madeira with neilly robinson & chef david viana

Group Size: 14

Join acclaimed owners and restaurateurs, Neilly Robinson & Executive Chef David Viana, for an epic gastronomic adventure to the island paradise of Madeira. Travel through emerald valleys peppered with centuries-old villages and trellised vines perfumed by the sea as you take in all the sights, sounds, and most importantly, flavors this volcanic jewel has to offer. Embrace a mosaic of hands-on epicurean experiences, prepared by local experts and seasoned with insights by our intrepid hosts. Taste the history of the land in each fortified wine and regional recipe from the realest in rusticity to the height of contemporary cuisine, all while making incredible memories throughout the journey.

October 21 - 27, 2024

rioja cuvee with ana fabiano

Group Size: 12

Join award-winning author and foremost expert of the Rioja region, Ana Fabiano, for a connoisseurs’ journey through the fine wines and fabled food traditions of Rioja. Together we’ll explore its iconic Tempranillo terroir, from the vines of Alavesa to the Alta, as we sip luscious reds and visit the storied bodegas of this winemaking paradise of Spain’s Ebro River Valley.

September 22 - 29, 2025

Taste of Portugal with Joey Medeiros

Group Size: 12

Join acclaimed restaurateur, Joey Medeiros, for an epicurean adventure that will take us from the UNESCO World Heritage vineyards of the Alto Douro and port lodges of Porto to the traditional tascas and Atlantic inspired creations of Lisbon’s most stellar kitchens. Together we’ll delve into the farm to fork roots of Portuguese cuisine and celebrate artisan taste traditions from north to south.