DEVELI- Delicious Kabob- Istanbul Turkey
On a recent visit to Istanbul Turkey with my colleagues we had lots of business travel and finally had a night off before our departure when we decided to go to Develi for some delicious appetizers, kabobs and baklava. Develi is in the fancy Nisantasi section of Istanbul surrounded by luxury international and local brand stores and hotels We happened …
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HUNKAR- Turkish Cuisine- Istanbul
On a recent visit to Istanbul Turkey I was invited by a Turkish tour operator to Hunkar restaurant in Nisantasi to savor some authentic Turkish cuisine. I adore the freshness of the food I taste and eat in Turkey. The vegetables and fruits taste authentic, fresh and chemical free. Hunkar was founded in 1950 and known for their Turkish cuisine. …
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Fakhr Din- Amman Jordan
Traveling with Abercrombie and Kent in Jordan has been a great experience. I have been able to experience the culture and get to interact with the local population. Being able to taste the local cuisine is so important for me because it affords me the opportunity to visit local restaurants and taste the regional food. One restaurant that was recommended …
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Haret Jdoudna Restaurant- Lebanese Cuisine Jordan
The city of Madaba is known for its mosaics. On a recent expedition with Abercrombie & Kent. I was fortunate to eat at the beautiful Lebanese Restaurant Haret Jdoudna located right the Middle of the city. We dined on the outdoor terrace that had such an authentic feel with the old stone, trees and flowers. It was relaxing with a great …
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Whaley’s- Washington DC Waterfront
Living in Washington DC, I always wondered why the waterfront along the Anacostia River was not developed. Well, recently with the advent of the Nationals Stadium the water front has been developed with restaurants, bars, apartments and office buildings in the Navy Yards. Saturday night I had a dinner at Whaley’s, a great seafood restaurant right on Water Street on …
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Yona- Innovative Japanese Fare
I travel a great deal abroad and across the US and for that reason I sometimes overlook the great dining options in my own neighborhood. Yona located in Arlington, Virginia is a fantastic small Japanese restaurant with authentic and innovative cuisine. It is on a side street with a great ambience and small enough to receive great food and service. …
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The Rooftop by JG- Waldorf Astoria- Beverly Hills
I am fortunate that when I travel for business I am exposed to wonderful new hotels, restaurants, museums and an array of cultural activities. I try to make the most of my business travel by exploring new venues in each city that I visit. Recently I was in Los Angeles for business and I was fortunate to try the new …
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Restaurant Esquina- Cabo San Lucas
Restaurant Esquina located in the Bahia Hotel in Cabo San Lucas is a sophisticated but cool dining venue with a Moroccan themed terrace. A place where one can enjoy Chef Andres Bracamonte’s Mediterranean and Mexican inspired food and drinks while sitting on the terrace and listening to local live music. The scene is hip but relaxed, mature in a locale …
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El Farallon at Pedregal–Cabo San Lucas
At times there are magical locations that just take your breath away. The restaurant El Farallon is just such a place. Build into the cliffs with sweeping views over the Pacific one is taken aback by the natural beauty. With the rugged waves hitting the large rocks in the ocean and the shoreline, one feels like one is on a …
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Maria JImenez- classic Mexican Cuisine
In the heart of downtown Cabo San Lucas sits the authentic Mexican restaurant Maria Jimenez. Located in a charming casita with bougainvilleas on the outside and traditional art and decor inside you get a real authentic feel in a tourist driven location like Cabo. They only accept cash so be prepared! The open air kitchen is covered with multi-colored handmade …
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