There are many things to love about Basque country: gorgeous beaches, cream-filled pastries, warm days and cool nights, men in berets. But my favorite thing, I think, is the ubiquitous pintxo (think of it as Basque tapas, held on a slice of bread with a toothpick). You can build a meal out of these bite-sized snacks, [...]
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Whole-Lemon Tart
A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of spending a few days in Monterosso, one of the hilltop Cinque Terre towns in Italy’s Liguria region and home to possibly the most beautiful beach I’ve ever been on. At one of the town’s shops I spotted a barrel of gorgeous, rustic, locally-grown lemons, [...]
Still Alive…
But have been in Italy, working my way through every gelato stand in my path. Will post again soon, but in the meantime, please enjoy this picture of a tiny sfogliatelle from a pasticceria in Como.
Perfect Paris Evening: Le Soufflé Restaurant
Spy shot from Le Soufflé taken with camera phone
There are few things more quintessentially French than the soufflé. So, when in Paris…eat lots of them! You will find this particularly easy if you make a dinner reservation at Le Soufflé, a cozy, unpretentious nook on a tiny street in the first arrondissement. This [...]
Sunday Brunch in Paris
spy shot of brunch at les philosophes
For better or for worse, the majority of Paris is closed on Sundays. The downside is that the dining and shopping options are dramatically diminished; however, if you play your cards right, you can still have an excellent day, and not waste a moment of Paris-time.
A Few Notes on Paris
I was lucky enough to spend a few days in Paris with some girlfriends, and realized that whenever I go, I mentally compile a list of must-dos. Here are a few that always make the cut:
