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On a recent trip to Mexico City I was fortunate to dine at YUBAN which has an innovative and modern take on Mexican food. Mexico City in my opinion has truly become a dining mecca with young chefs opening interesting small restaurants in local neighborhoods. YUBAN is in the Roma area on a tree lined street with a very quaint …

I adore the Zocalo or old section of Mexico City because It is so charming and full of history and culture. I love walking the square and seeing the Diego Rivera murals in the National Palace. These murals showcase the history of Mexico, the revolution and so many other issues such as race relations and ethnicity. They are stunning and …

I adore Mexico City for the culture, art, amazing food and warm hospitality. There are so many wonderful restaurants and diverse types of cuisine to try while in Mexico City. Each dining venue I have visited has been fantastic. One of my favorites for innovative and fine dining is PUJOL a small dining venue with exceptional food and service. The …

The Blue Shrimp is a fantastic waterfront restaurant located in Punta Mita Mexico serving fresh seafood sourced from local fisherman. The setting is just breathtaking, casual chic right on the beach with a fantastic vibe and ambience. The open-air restaurant has an extensive bar area and dining al fresco either on the sandy beach portion or on the deck. A …

I was recently invited to Si Sushi in Punta Mita Mexico for dinner and I was a bit apprehensive as I didn’t think it would be the best option for dinner in Mexico. Well, I was terribly wrong as I had some of the freshest and best prepared sushi that I have eaten globally. Si Sushi is in the coastal …

Chef Michael Lewis has created a gem with KYU located in the Wynwood section of Miami. Chef Lewis is inspired by his global travels and the Japanese barbecue grilling process of Yakiku which makes KYU a very special destination for wood fired and Asian inspired cuisine. Having worked with some of the biggest chefs globally Chef Lewis opened KYU. The …

I am a great fan of locally owned neighborhood restaurants because local entrepreneurs fuel the local economy and bring in a much-needed flair and ambience. One such place is Thaiverse Restaurant in Middleburg Virginia. Proprietors James and Piya Cameron have taken a historic house in downtown Middleburg and turned it into a fantastic authentic Thai restaurant. I travel to Asia …

Miami has so many dining options and finding the unique with great food and ambience is what I strive for. I recently ate at Amara at Paraiso and the restaurant met all my expectations and more. Located at Paraiso, a new development at Edgewater, Amara is the creation of James Beard Chef Michael Schwartz who owns Michaels Genuine in the …

The Mandolin Aegean Bistro located in the design district in Miami is sublime not only for the home cooked Turkish and Greek food but for the relaxing and soothing outdoor garden seating. Located in a small 1930’s house that has been transformed into a Mediterranean wonder with painted white walls, blue trim and a large garden filled with mature trees, …

Travel affords me the opportunity to explore and to find new dining venues. There are so many interesting independent restaurants opened by young chefs that I find it wonderful to find them and relish in their creativity. I think it is really important to support local business and the young chefs. On a recent trip to Miami I was fortunate …