SALT waterfront- Shelter Island
I adore spending time with my sister Sherry and family at her home in East Hampton. Certain places bring one peace and happiness mentally, affording one time to relax and reflect. Being withy my sister in East Hampton brings me solace and joy. Sherry is amazing when it comes to exploring and finding fun places to visit and eat. She …
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JING TAA TANG- BEIIJING
I have been traveling to Beijing for many years now and I am extremely pleased by the more advanced and intricate culinary food scene. For a while I felt it was a hit or miss but lately restaurants like Alan Yau’s Jing Yaa Tang have raised the bar when it comes to décor, ambience and most importantly food preparation. Jing …
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Rinaldi al Quirinale- Delicious Cuisine- Rome
Travel enriches my soul and broadens my mind. Having the opportunity to travel internationally allows me to encounter so many diverse cultures. I adore exploring and learning more about every city I visit even if I am traveling for business purposes. Food plays a large part in my travels because I enjoy eating distinct types of cuisines. Italy is one …
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Tiger Fork- Luscious Hong Kong Style Asian-Washington DC
I have lived in Washington, DC off and on for many years. The evolution of the food scene is monumental. DC has gone from being a sleepy southern town with few differing food choices to having many diverse types of ethnic cuisine representative of being the Nation’s capital. Tiger Fork, located at Blagden Alley in the Shaw neighborhood, is a …
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The Grill at Bal Harbour- Bal Harbour, Florida
While traveling I am always on the lookout for local dining venues that are not touristy. I want to experience the local culture and cuisine. Recently while in Bal Harbour I was thrilled to find out that the Grill at Bal Harbour had opened at the Tony Bal Harbour shops. Serving classic American cuisine done right in an open …
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Caffe Greco- Delicious Coffee and Ambiance- Rome
I was recently in Rome for a short business trip but business travel will not deter me from experiencing some La Dolce Vita while in Rome. I adore sitting at a café and just people watching in this stunning city. One of my favorite places to grab a coffee is Caffe Greco on the Via Condotti. Close to where I …
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Miette- Tantalizing sweets- San Francisco
I adore San Francisco for the food scene but the dessert scene is just as impressive! I am enamored with Miette for its lovely décor and amazing selection of cookies, cupcakes, cakes and caramels. It is just a “sweet place” to go to grab a slice of mouthwatering chocolate cake. This slice of pastry heaven is perfect in many ways, …
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Grand Cafe Dr. Zhivago- Great Russian Fare- Moscow
My late Father was a diplomat and his first assignment was Moscow, so I spent the first 4 years of my life living in Moscow, Russia. I was little but I had such fond memories of my childhood growing up in such a varied and beautiful country. I learned to speak Russian fluently and adored the chocolates, candies and delicious …
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GALLURA Ristorante- Seductive Seafood-Rome
When traveling internationally I always ask a client, friend or colleague for their recommendation for a dinning venue. On a recent trip to Rome I was told that Gallura was the place to go for fresh and beautifully prepared seafood. Being a lover of great food I had to give it a try! Located in a beautiful residential area not …
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BENOIT New York- Alain Ducasse
Benoît by master French chef Alain Ducasse is a fantastic bistro in mid-town Manhattan. With a café and more formal restaurant, this bistro serves great food at affordable prices with a fun Gallic ambience. My sister invited me for brunch on a Sunday while I was in New York for business. Since it was restaurant week, Benoit was offering a …
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