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Sitting on the terrace at Le Vistamar when the weather permits is a joyous occasion. The setting overlooking the Monaco Harbor and old Monaco is breathtaking. Not only is the setting mesmerizing but Chef Benoit Wiltz’s cuisine is fresh, sustainable and totally Mediterranean. Chef Witz uses local vendors for his seasonal dishes and you can taste the freshness in the …

Located on a quiet and charming street on East 73rd street in New York City sits Via Quadronno. A quaint Italian restaurant/café that serves a great coffee, pastries, casual lunch fare and dinner. Like Italy it has a coffee bar where one can pop in for a quick expresso, sit on the stools in the front area to dine or …

The new Moma terrace cafe is a wonderful new restaurant where art and design meets seasonal small plates.  My family and I had lunch on New Years Eve after viewing the new galleries. The terrace cafe is located on the 6th floor with indoor and outdoor dining when weather permits.  The art inside the terrace cafe is stunning and the …

I was in Zurich recently for business and I had to stop by the iconic Café Schober for pastries and coffee! Located in the old city of Zurich, this authentic café is ornately filled with mouthwatering delicious pastries. They are known for their Gugelhupf which is a traditional cake made with almonds and raisins. Café Schober was founded in 1842 …

We are in the holiday season and I just returned from a long stretch of business travel where I treated myself by having some good food! I feel when I travel for work that if I eat healthy and take care of myself while on the road, I can have a more successful and& harmonious trip. On a recent trip …

I love the “zone peitonne” or pedestrian zone in Nice! Especially the square where all the cafes are located. It is a great place to relax, grab a libation and people watch. There are some cafes and bistros that have a fantastic ambiance and food. One of these bistros with great outdoor seating, food and libations is the newly remodeled …

On a recent trip to Europe I was fortunate to have a fantastic ladies business lunch in Cannes at BoBo Bistro. Bobo Bistro is situated on a side street away from the hustle and bustle of the Main Street on the water the “criosette”. A family owned restaurant with an eclectic decor and fantastic farm to table food the ingredients …

On a recent trip to Nice France I was fortunate to try some great chef driven restaurants with fantastic food and a fun ambience. Nice has really reemerged on the restaurant scene with amazing local dining venues. One of these restaurants is L’Uzine located in central Nice. The interior décor is industrial with fun political art and a hip trendy …

There is a great renaissance of local restaurans in Nice France. Nice being next to glitzy Monaco and Ritzy Cannes is holding its own in the dining scene if not surpassing its glitzy neighbors. Nice has emerged with real chef driven restaurants headed by young chefs that are not only original in their cuisine but have created a really inviting …

On a recent business trip to Europe I had a few days free between meetings to visit my family. I arrived in torrential rains, but it is amazing how good food can change one’s mood. We had a family lunch at Mada One at the new One Complex in Monte Carlo which is a multiuse residential, retail and dining complex. …