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Amy Cassell Seattle
“Mother Ship,” page 110 THE REPORT: “I never thought one of the best things I’d eat in Greece would be watermelon. The seafood? So good. Vegetarian moussaka? Amazing. But the watermelon was so refreshing and sugary sweet, paired with fresh feta in a salad on the beach or served straight up for dessert in a tiny taverna. Come to find out, Greece ranks sixth in the world for watermelon production.” FAVORITE OFF-SEASON DESTINATION: “Paris in winter is quiet and gray. Maybe it’s the Pacific Northwesterner in me, but I still think it’s the most dazzling city in the world.”
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Chadner Navarro
Rachel Weill
Jersey City
San Anselmo, California
“Bet on Tribeca,” page 62, and “Naked and Loving It,” page 69 THE REPORT: “I love how international Lisbon’s bar scene has become. Many of the wine bars I came across while reporting this story have owners who hail from Canada, France, Italy, and all over the planet.” FAVORITE OFF-SEASON DESTINATION: “Europe’s biggest cities in the dead of winter. Not only are there fewer tourists, but it also coincides with sales season, allowing for some almost guilt-free shopping.”
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Jenny B. Davis Fort Worth
“The Gift of Good,” page 94 THE REPORT: “For me, this story was about gratitude. It’s the reason for the season, of course, but I felt grateful to write a gift guide that values cultural appreciation and global responsibility, and showcases meaningful products like the artisan-made accessories curated by Doug Hand and Monica Phromsavanh of Equal Hands.” FAVORITE OFF-SEASON DESTINATION: “NYC in February. The unpredictable weather scares away the casual crowds, so everywhere I go – from the Neue Galerie to New York Fashion Week shows – feels more personal, intimate, and accessible.”
@jennybdavis
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Cover and “Spice Up the Night,” page 74 THE REPORT: “Walking off the street into Lucky Creation, with its platters of homestyle dishes and just a few tables, felt like stepping into someone’s dining room. When I asked a regular, ‘What’s good here?’ he got a great big smile and told me all of his favorites – that really made my day.” FAVORITE OFF-SEASON DESTINATION: “I’m not sure if West Marin, California, ever has an off-season, but I love being in Inverness or Point Reyes when it’s foggy and cold. A dreary day gives me permission to put my camera down and really be present.”
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