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Perot Museum of Nature and Science,
Downtown Dallas
Dallas has family fun down to a science. From dinosaur bones to
space stations, the Perot Museum is always a blast. A few blocks
away at Th e Dallas Museum of Art there are masterpieces from
every era to be discovered. And when it’s time for lunch, head
to Klyde Warren Park for food trucks and lounging on the lawn.
Whatever your all is, you’ll fi nd it in Dallas.
To plan your trip, go to VisitDallas.com
PASSPORT
OCTOBER 2022
vol 21 issue 165
FEATURES
INCREDIBLE FOOD HALLS IN NEW YORK CITY 14
Urban food halls offer a diverse range of choices for divergent cravings. Featured
here are some of our favorite places to eat in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens.
10 AMAZING NATIONAL PARKS IN THE USA 32
From Yosemite to the Everglades, America’s national parks are gorgeous, rejuve-
nating, exciting, calming, and full of adventure. Pack you bags and prepare to be daz-
zled by Mother Nature!
32 EXPLORING SOUTH AFRICA 36
We all talk about bucket list items and once-in-a-lifetime trips, and South Africa is
both these things. With so much to experience and enjoy, from abundant natural won-
ders to art and culture, come with us as we travel to this stunning destination.
NEW ORLEANS:
FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN WITH THE CRESCENT CITY 44
Join travel writer Kelsy Chauvin as she takes us on a personal tour of one of her favorite
cities in the world.
INTO THE WOODS: LGBTQ CAMPING AND RVING 50
Two experts in the field of outdoor adventure share their insights and recommen-
dations, providing a roadmap to where we are and where we are going when it comes
to LGBTQ camping and RVing.
36 THE GREAT AMERICAN ROAD TRIP 56
Americans are driving state to state, and coast to coast, documenting their journeys
on social media and crossing off bucket lists. Road tripping is more alive now than
ever before.
BUSINESS CLASS 67
How do you get Liza Minnelli to come to Fire Island and perform a couple of shows
with Alan Cumming? You ask! Of course, this game-changing moment in the
career of Daniel Nardicio was a little more nuanced and required some benevolent
scheming. Also in this issue, meet Dylan Thuras, the co-founder and creative direc-
tor of Atlas Obscura, the definitive guide to the world’s hidden wonders.
DEPARTMENTS
67 PASSPORT CONCIERGE 8 TRAVEL BOUND 73
Harald Mootz of The St. Regis New York is Great reads for the savvy traveler.
our insider guide to everything to do, see,
taste, and experience in The Big Apple. TRAVELING GOURMET 74
Rich Rubin, our Traveling Gourmet, tells us
ESCAPE PLAN 26 about the delectable food waiting for you
In Spokane, Washington you’ll experience at his favorite restaurants in the world.
an astonishing array of locally-owned shops,
restaurants, cafes, and other unique venues. DREAMSCAPE 80
The Fairmont Orchid in Hawaii blends
SPECIAL EFFECTS 68 adventure with luxury, offering an uncom-
Passport’s guide to exciting new products promised level of service and excite-
for discerning shoppers. ment for travelers.
56
ON THE COVER: Dustin Massie @dust.in.wayne• location Yosemite National Park
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editorial
“Despotic governments do not recognize the precious human component of the
state, seeing its citizens only as a faceless, mindless, and helpless mass
to be manipulated at will. It is as though people were incidental
to a nation rather than its very life-blood.”
—Aung San Suu Kyi
W
e need to acknowledge the fact that governments based on inequality have no
place in our world. We must eradicate poverty, injustice, and corruption just as
quickly as any other disease that threatens our lives.
The politicians, policies, and behavior that have promoted poverty, racism, and climate
change must be replaced internationally. People of every race, age, and economic status are
saying “enough is enough.”
Collectively, and on a daily basis, we need to work together to create a world where
everyone truly shares in the wealth, abundance, and prosperity that is the birthright of
people everywhere. Oppression of one group by another must end. Police brutality has no
place in our society. Poverty and homelessness have no place in our society.
To achieve this universal equality, we must act immediately to ensure the following: a
Guaranteed Minimum Incomefor everyone; Universal Health Care; Affordable Housing
for All; and 100% Renewable Energyworldwide within 5 years.
We came together to protect the world from the coronavirus pandemic. We must continue
to come together to protect each other and our beautiful planet from the failed policies that
man has created and perpetuated for far too long.
In order to accomplish these goals, we must speak truth to power every day. The tyrants
of the world, whether in China, Russia, Myanmar, or the United States of America, must be
held accountable for their actions.
As individuals, we all have the power to make the world a better place. As concerned cit-
izens of the world, working in our communities to make a difference, we are powerful and effec-
tive. As Margaret Mead said: “Never underestimate the power of a small group of committed
people to change the world. In fact, it is the only thing that ever has.”
—Robert Adams
For daily updates about what’s happening in our world be sure to visitpassportmagazine.com/blog
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OCTOBER 2022, ISSUE 165
Publisher
DON TUTHILL
Editorial Director
ROBERT ADAMS
Production/Design Manager
DAN BOCCHINO
Assistant Editor
WALTER BURNS
Web Associate
PETER PARKER
Food and Wine Editor
RICH RUBIN
Creative Director, Fashion
CATHY TIMBERLAKE
Contributing Editors
MARK CHESNUT
JIM GLADSTONE
KEITH LANGSTON
Contributing Writers
ALLISTER CHANG
KELSY CHAUVIN
LAWRENCE FERBER
STUART HAGGAS
JASON HEIDEMANN
JEFF HEILMAN
JIMMY IM
H. LUIZ MARTINEZ
RICHARD NAHEM
MARLENE FANTA SHYER
DUANE WELLS
MATTHEW WEXLER
ARTHUR WOOTEN
Contributing Photographers
DENNIS DEAN
CHRISTOPHER PERRY
JOHN LAU
IAN ROBERT KNIGHT
Marketing Coordinator
CHRISTOPHER MCNAMARA
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passportconcierge
HARALD MOOTZ
THE ST. REGIS NEW YORK
by Arthur Wooten
H
arald Mootz has the presti-
gious honor of being the Chef
Concierge at The St. Regis
New York (Two E 55th St. Tel:
212-753-4500. marriott.com).
Located on 5th Avenue, John Jacob Astor
IV opened the doors to his groundbreaking
Beaux Arts landmark building in 1904.
Novel concepts for the time included cen-
tral heat and an air-cooling system that pre-
dated air conditioning, a fire alarm system
and mail chutes on every floor. Each room
had its own telephone, and throughout the
building there was central vacuuming with
sockets located all over the building. This
jewel box of a hotel remains a preferred
refuge for celebrities, fashion designers,
royalty, dignitaries, and anyone else desir-
ing a New York City home base with beau-
ty, splendor, and discretion.
The St. Regis New York has also been
featured in films and TV ranging from The
Godfather Part 1 to The Devil Wears Prada
to Sex and the City. I’ve dined in the famous
Astor Court restaurant several times to cel-
ebrate Thanksgiving, and their King Cole er
Bar features Maxfield Parrish’s enormous art
C
painting of Old King Cole (of the nursery Tim
rhyme). This is truly one of the most beauti- o:
ot
h
ful bars in New York City to enjoy libations. P
The hotel also happens to be located in the where I began as ‘last man’ and left as Chef Highlights of my previous travels have been
heart of Manhattan: steps away from The Concierge 12 years later. I then joined the Cape Town, South Africa, The Great Wall in
Museum of Modern Art, Central Park, 5th New York Palace team in 2006 and was invit- Beijing, the Bridge Climb in Sydney,
Avenue shopping, the theatre district and ed to join the iconic and bespoke The St. Valparaiso’s (Chile) artfully colored/decorated
scores of restaurants. Regis New York team in 2008. Having been neighborhoods, zip-lining in the tree-tops of
Our insider guide for this issue of PASS- President of our local NYC Association of Costa Rica, and the doors-off helicopter ride
PORT is the talented and knowledgeable Hotel Concierges, and serving on the Board in Hilo, Hawaii over the active volcano.
Harald Mootz, who provides an endless of Directors of Les Clefs d’Or USA, I’ve been
source of unique suggestions for the best fortunate to work with some amazing col- With so many options in New York City,
things to do, see, taste, and experience in leagues, meet incredible guests, and be able where are the coolest places to go for
New York City. travel extensively. cocktails?
New York City certainly does not lack for
Harald, please tell us a little about your Speaking of your travel, which destina- places to eat and drink, but some of the
professional background and your cur- tions stand out as extraordinary, and are coolest bars to consider would be the fol-
rent position. there still locations on your bucket list? lowing. Certainly, here at The St. Regis’ King
I began my hospitality career in the summer of While there are only 7 continents, I’ve been to Cole Bar, birthplace of the Bloody Mary! Or
2008 at the Capital Hilton in Washington DC, 6 of them, and Antarctica is on the list of The Thyme Bar(20 West 23rd St. Tel: 646-
and unleashed my ‘service’ passion to work must-do’s. Notwithstanding the current politi- 600-9257. thymebarnyc.com) in Chelsea
in hotels. My Concierge career began in 1994 cal situation, I still need to visit Russia; I’d love (great mixologist!), The Backroom (102
when I started at the Hotel Plaza Athenée to see Warsaw; and India is high on the list. Norfolk St. Tel: [phone]. backroom-
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