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Vineyard Hopping Must-Haves
Vineyard Hopping Must-Haves When the hubs and I first decided to go on a trip around the world before he started his MBA program, we toyed with the idea of basing our destinations around a common theme. At the top of the heap? Wine regions. How amazing would it be to bounce from country to … Continue reading
Nightlife in Rochester: Take flight at Flight Wine Bar
Nightlife in Rochester: wine and cheese at Flight Wine Bar Hidden away in Corn Hill, a couple of blocks from Rochester CBD is Flight, a fabulous little wine bar where trios of wine are served in a cozy and sophisticated setting, perfect for a group of friends or a cozy date night for two. I … Continue reading
Photo Essay: Eating and Drinking in Germany
A week has come and gone in a flash….hard to believe I am making my way home so soon. WIth such perfect weather, it was easy to spend time in the plaza, glass of rose in one hand, sunglasses and a smile on my face! No shortages on the wine pour here! Town Square…..we really … Continue reading
Cafe du Monde: A Must Eat Experience in New Orleans – sugar coated beignets
A Must Eat Experience in New Orleans – sugar coated beignets at Cafe du Monde My trip to New Orleans came about at the last minute. We are talking less than 48 hours from buying my flight to touching down in party central. Needless to say, I immediately turned to social media to find out … Continue reading
Art Is In Boulangerie, Ottawa
Art Is In Boulangerie, Ottawa Inspired by an article in the Ottawa Magazine, Art Is In Boulangerie easily made it on to the bucket list when I saw the mouth watering photo of their eggs benedict. The fact that they have a huge reputation in Ottawa for amazing lunch sandwiches, perfectly baked artisanal breads and … Continue reading
Ottawa Restaurant Bucket List
“The Ottawa Restaurant Bucket List project – sometimes, I get so caught up planning my next adventure that I forget that there are so many great experiences to be had right here at home too! Ottawa has so much amazing talent in the kitchen – it was time to make a priority of all the … Continue reading
Culinary Inspirations from Restaurant Week – La Fabrica
Culinary Inspirations from San Sebastian’s Restaurant Week – welcome to La Fabrica. My first introduction to San Sebastian’s Restaurant Week nearly didn’t happen! Having only arrived in town that day, I had not yet figured out where I was going or even what I wanted. The owners of the Pension that I was staying at … Continue reading
More from Restaurant Week in San Sebastian: Ni Neu
Restaurant Week was in full swing as I dined my way through San Sebastian. Next stop: Ni Neu – touting itself as an avant-garde cuisine with an easy to understand format – I was quite excited to see what they would have on offer. Earlier in the week, I had met another solo traveller and … Continue reading
San Sebastian’s Restaurant Week – dining at La Muralla
San Sebastian – gastronomic hotspot and glamorous international destination – it is no wonder the movie stars keep coming back. San Sebastian is stunningly beautiful…and that is barely scratching the surface. I lucked out completely. I unknowingly stumbled into San Sebastian during restaurant week (October 15-28, 2012). The premise: a showcase of seasonal produce and fine … Continue reading
Pintxos Crawl in San Sebastian – No Reservations Required
Pintxos Crawl in San Sebastian So, here I am on a Monday night is San Sebastian, gastronomic centre of Spain and possibly the world, with no reservations…and it is restaurant week! What’s a girl to do? But of course – a pintxos tour – the Basque answer to a pub crawl! The pintxos bars were … Continue reading
