Tag: michelin star
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The Magnificent City of Madrid | Discovering Spain
Creating an itinerary for Madrid was quite challenging for me, and I am a seasoned traveler with 50 countries under my jet setting seatbelt. I was in Madrid for a week, and wanted to fill it with the city’s history, art, culture, and its remarkable dining. I believe that I did a ‘pat on the…
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Visiting Zagreb | The Capital of Croatia
Zagreb is the vibrant capital of Croatia, and is an absolute charmer. Most people head to the country’s most talked about locations of Split, Dubrovnik, or the Plitvace National Parks, which I did go to on this visit. On my future visits to Croatia, I plan to explore more of the country, but I wanted…
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Restaurant Guy Savoy – A Two Michelin Star Dining Experience | Las Vegas, Nevada
You can count on two hands the number of Michelin Star restaurants in Las Vegas, and all of them are located along The Strip. There is a total of nine, all ranging from one star, two stars, and to the illustrious three stars, which is Joel Robuchon at MGM Hotel and Casino. I have been…
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What I ate in England – Part 1 – A Food Journal
England is not all about fish and chips or English fry-ups, although those are a couple of my favorite British meals. In the last fifteen years that I have traveled to the United Kingdom, I noticed the food scene changing and it has excited me. I am not only a fan of their evolving food…
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Partage | Modern French Dining in Las Vegas
When I first heard of Partage and was told that an upscale French Wine Restaurant had just opened several doors down from The Golden Tiki in Chinatown, I had my hesitations. I should have known better than to doubt the intentions of this restaurant because a year or so prior, Chef Brian Howard opened up…
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Din Tai Fung | Heavenly Dumplings in Sin City
Las Vegas, Nevada – Thanks be to the Dumpling Gods and Goddesses who brought Ding Tai Fung to Las Vegas during this peculiar year of 2020! I love a good dumpling and DTF delivers, thankfully so did the Aria in Las Vegas. I have chowed down at both the Din Tai Fungs in Santa Clara…
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What I ate in MADRID – Part 2 – A Food Journal
As part of any traveling experience, discovering a region’s food and drink scene are essential to understanding its culture. I found the food of Madrid to be just as flavorful as the city itself. Now before even stepping into Spain, I had already researched several restaurants that I wanted to dine at. This included a…
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Corral de la Moreria – A Michelin Star and the World’s Best Tablao Flamenco
In Madrid, down a small quiet street, in a dark intimate restaurant, upon a small corner stage, a group of musicians and world renowned Flamenco dancers come together, and put on one of the best shows in the world. They have achieved top recognition as the “The Best Flamenco Tablao in the World” from the…
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Madrid’s Legendary Zalacain Restaurante – A Feast for the Gastronome
A gastronomic icon of Madrid since 1973, Zalacain Restaurante has been a legendary dining establishment for decades. By 1987, they received the highly coveted Three Michelin Stars after earning their first star shortly after they opened fourteen years prior. Zalacain became the first restaurant in Spain to accomplish this top recognition, making them a culinary…
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RAS – Restaurant Aan De Stroom in Antwerp, Belgium | Michelin Recommended
RAS, the Restaurant on the Stream, is a chic and modern dining establishment overlooking the Schelde, and the docks in Antwerp. This distinguished restaurant has also been mentioned in the ‘Michelin Guide’s Point of View‘ recommendation for both its fine views and delicious flavors. RAS is certainly a special place to dine, and I enjoyed…
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