Brunch at Musette
Located in the heart of Cape Porpoise in a historic white house just on the edge of the water, lies the cozy restaurant, Musette. Named after the traditional cycling “musettes” which are bags used to quickly transfer food to cyclists
Distant Afternoon at Fore Street
I constantly seek interesting cocktails that combine some of my favorite spirits, such as tequila, in new and creative ways. Dining at Fore Street, which specializes in locally sourced and hand-crafted food in Portland, I came across a unique combination
Oh K-Dog NYC
On inspirational posters you’re never supposed to follow the crowd, but when it comes to street food, fuhgeddaboudit. You should never be too proud to follow those who line up patiently on the street to wait, order, and eat. Under
Los Tacos No.1
It is no secret that I love good Mexican food and after living for nearly ten years in France, I never miss an opportunity to eat a good taco or plate of enchiladas. When I knew I was heading to
Buvette Gastrothèque: West Village
Strolling through the Village on a sunny spring day, we happened to pass by a neighborhood eatery, Buvette, which caused us to turn around and take a second look as it reminded us of a small European cafe. The outside
Belmondo at Ludlow Hotel Lounge
Walking into the Lower East Side’s Ludlow Hotel, the lights are dim with a roaring fire warming the rustic, yet refined Lobby Bar Lounge on this cool spring night. The atmosphere is easygoing with a design aesthetic that feels slightly
Cocktails in a Batson River Fish Shack
What happens when you mix cold Maine winters with Covid indoor dining restrictions? For most restaurants it would mean shutting down until warmer temperatures arrive in the spring, but not Kennebunk’s Batson River Brewing, instead they drew inspiration from the
Earth at Hidden Pond on Easter
Nestled in a rocky forest of balsam and birch trees, only a few miles from Goose Rocks Beach In Kennebunkport, Hidden Pond feels like a remote, luxury summer camp for adults. In the midst of the tranquil wilderness, you’ll find
Hidden Smoke at Earth
Can't Miss Cocktails On the Coast of Maine Nestled in a rocky forest of balsam and birch trees, only a few miles from Goose Rocks Beach In Kennebunkport, Hidden Pond feels like a remote, luxury summer camp for adults. In the
The Best Hot Dog In The World
Baejarins Beztu - a popular hot dog stand in central Reykjavík, Iceland, was named The Best Hot Dog Stand in Europe by The Guardian in 2006. We would argue that no trip to Reykjavik would ever be complete without a
Semiramis Hotel
If you prefer the ordinary beige, big box, generic business hotel, don’t stay at the Semiramis- the visionary brainchild of art patron Dakis Joannou and creation of famed industrial designer Karim Rashid. Located in the upscale Kifissia neighborhood of Athens, the
Hotel ZaZa Houston Museum District
Of course in Texas, you expect everything to be a little bigger, a little larger than life, and Hotel ZaZa Museum District lives up to those grand expectations, including their vehicles which are mounted with long horns. Situated in the
Bulla Mule at Val d’Anna
After a long, adventurous day on the slopes of the Dolomites, there is nothing better than enjoying apres-ski in the setting sun. The longest ski piste of the Val Gardena ski area runs from the top of Seceda to Ortisei,
Le Pigalle Hotel
If you haven’t been to Paris, then you probably don’t know Pigalle, but you may know the Moulin Rouge and could guess that it is located in a seedier area of Paris known for its cabarets, adult shows, sex shops,
Luz Verde- The Best Tacos in Paris
After seven years in France, I’ve learned that most French don’t understand or appreciate quality Mexican cuisine and this is represented by the lack of Mexican restaurants throughout the country. So when I learned that a former Top Chef (2017)
Le Couvent des Minimes Hotel & Spa
When you think of Provence, the villages of Gordes, Menerbes, Bonnieux, Les Baux de Provence, or maybe even Saint Remy de Provence are the first villages that come to mind, but you rarely hear the village of Mane mentioned. This
Azor Hotel
Consisting of nine islands, and approximately 2400 miles from the east coast of the United States, The Azores are probably one of the most undiscovered destinations within a 4-hour flight from the East Coast of the USA. The islands are characterized
Huus Gstaad
After an epic three week, summer road trip that started in the Côté d’Azur, and included stops in Epernay, London, Cambridge, and Lucerne we were ready for some rest and relaxation. We made a brief stop in Engleberg to meet
Ski Lodge Engelberg
Long road trips can be great for randomly revisiting the past and telling stories about life before your kids were born or were too young to remember. Somewhere on the road between Cambridge and Lucerne and after listening to “Old
Escape to Provence
The lavender fields of Provence draw crowds from around the world and for good reason. The beauty of the flowers themselves, grown in massive rows that stretch for kilometers, are enough to whip your senses into shape, but then you combine