Tag: wine
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Advance to Boardwalk! | Discovering Atlantic City, New Jersey
Advance to Boardwalk! For those who play Monopoly then you know the place; Boardwalk is the most expensive property with the highest in rent revenue. It is also reminiscent of Atlantic City’s own boardwalk, as well as all of the properties on the game board. The version of the game that we have come to…
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What I ate in FLORIDA | A Food Journal
Florida has always been a fun state to explore, and I am speaking beyond Walt Disney World. During my travels to Florida, I have been as far north as Fernandina Beach to as far south as the tip of the Florida Keys. Yes, I have been to Walt Disney World a few times, but there…
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What I ate in FRANCE | A Food Journal
France is famous for many things: art, architecture, culture, fashion, and food- just to name a few. Since I first started visiting this country almost fifteen years ago; I had done a lot, seen a lot, and ate a lot. Each region has its own specialties of wines, cheeses, and local dishes; and eating your…
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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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Old Town Kotor – A UNESCO World Heritage Site | Exploring Montenegro
Just speaking the name “Montenegro” sounds majestic and magnificent. Visiting the country was even more magnificent than speaking its name. Montenegro quickly became an Adriatic Sea favorite for me after visiting the old towns of Kotor, Perast, and Budva. In a cloistered district within a beautiful bay is the old fortified city of Kotor, that…
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Beautiful Old Town Budva | Exploring Montenegro
While I was exploring Montenegro, I was fortunate enough to spend time in the enchanting town of Budva. I was staying in the capital city of Kotor, and I made it a point to visit Budva. It is a magical seaside town in Montenegro that is bursting with a relaxing atmosphere, charm, and a fascinating…
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The Lounge Life – Part 2 | A Look at Global Airport Lounges
To say that I enjoy an airport lounge while traveling is an understatement. Speaking for myself, relaxing in a lounge has much to do with me preferring an easy travel day, and being slightly introverted. Although I do have a personal blog, and I am sure to my small circle of friends I can be…
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The Lounge Life – Part 1 | A Look at Global Airport Lounges
To say that I enjoy an airport lounge while traveling is an understatement. Speaking for myself, relaxing in a lounge has much to do with me preferring an easy travel day, and being slightly introverted. Although I do have a personal blog, and I am sure to my small circle of friends I can be…
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A Day on the Dingle Peninsula | Discovering Ireland
The Ring of Kerry, Dingle Peninsula, and Killarney in Ireland had been on my radar for many years. I had already traveled to Ireland twice prior, but never to the south western tip; home to the Dingle Peninsula and the Ring of Kerry. On my most recent trip to Ireland, I decided to explore the…
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TAP Airlines Executive Class Cuisine | What to Expect
They say that once you turn left you never go right. We are not talking politics here either! I was heading home to the United States after two months in Europe, and had booked a flight with TAP Airlines from Madrid to New York, with a layover in Portugal. Once I arrived in Portugal that…
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EDO Gastro Tapas & Wine | Tasteful Tapas in Las Vegas’s Chinatown
Las Vegas, NV– EDO Tapas is another of my favorites in Las Vegas. It is not located on The Strip, but is a swanky little Spanish wine restaurant in Chinatown. Many of my Vegas food friends and I have always raved about EDO, and I had also enjoyed their original food truck ‘Boqueria Street’. They…
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Anima by EDO | Delicious Dining in Las Vegas
Anima by EDO is one of Las Vegas’s local gems, and is one of my favorite restaurants to dine within the city. It is the newest concept by EDO Gastro Tapas, which happens to be another local favorite of mine. The creative dishes offered here go beyond the traditional tapas, although their tapas are outstanding.…
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Ada’s Wine – Chef James Trees | A Perfect Place for Wine & Food in Las Vegas
James Beard Award Finalist Chef James Trees has definitely made an impression here in Las Vegas. With Esther’s Kitchen, Al Solito Posto, and again with Ada’s Wine (Chef James Trees & LEV Group). I knew that I was going to love Ada’s because I have enjoyed everything that Chef James Trees has brought to Vegas.…
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Esther’s Kitchen – Chef James Trees | Modern Italian Cuisine in Las Vegas’s Art District
Chef James Trees is one of our favorite chefs here in Las Vegas, and he has opened up several outstanding restaurants- Esther’s Kitchen, Al Solito Posto, and Ada’s Wine Bar. All of them happen to be a few of my Vegas favorites, as well as my friends who love to dine. Esther’s Kitchen was our…
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Lovely Lake Bled | Discovering Slovenia
A visit to Lake Bled while exploring Slovenia will always be worth the journey. Over the centuries, people (especially Europeans) have flocked to the shores of Lake Bled for its medical benefits, as well as some R & R -rest and relaxation. That is why I had ventured out to Lake Bled from Ljubljana, a…
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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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The Box Tree Restaurant – An Award Winning Dining Experience | Ilkley, West Yorkshire, England
The Box Tree Restaurant is an award winning fine dining experience in the heart of Ilkley, which is a small spa town in West Yorkshire, England. The cuisine served has a French base and is seasonal, which means the menu creations change season to season. Over the decades The Box Tree has been awarded numerous…
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A Taste of Spring Wine Dinner with Master Sommelier, Carmelo Messina | Tuscany Gardens in Las Vegas, Nevada
Fine dining in Las Vegas has always been a favorite past time of mine, especially when it is a multiple coursed dinner with wine pairing. It gets even better when dinner is hosted by a Master Sommelier as he discusses each wine, the regions of which they came, and how to taste the food with…
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Café Belvedere | Cream Cake + Views of Lake Bled, Slovenia
Bled Cream Cake, Rosé, Caffe and a Fairy Tale View – That was all that I needed to seal the deal on my love for Slovenia. It all happened at Café Belvedere, a graceful spot along Lake Bled, which boasts the best church and lake views. Café Belvedere not only had breath taking views, but…
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The Grand Cafe | Luxurious Dining in Minsk, Belarus
The Grand Café in Minsk, Belarus was so very grand! This luxurious and sumptuous restaurant was one of the most beautiful old world dining establishments of its kind, that I have been to in Eastern Europe. One of my other favorite grand cafes was Gundel Restaurant in the heart of Budapest, Hungary. Grand Café is…
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