On our only night in Basel, we found ourselves in the middle of a very cold, windy rainstorm, naturally without an umbrella, a common theme in our outings. Debating on staying put or going out, we opted for an early dinner at Artigiano Pizza in Basel. I’m so glad we did because it was absolutely…
Month: May 2025
Staying at Hotel Schwizerhof: A Delightful Basel Experience
On a quick overnight in Basel ahead of an early morning flight, we stayed at the Schwizerhof just outside of the main train station. For a three star hotel, I was rather impressed with the spacious room that featured it’s own elevator arrival- a real first! It also held many electric ceiling windows, and a…
Roasted Onion Ring Chips
This viral recipe is the perfect accompaniment to any steak or summer grill. If you’re like me and love some caramelized onions with your steak, this is even simpler and doesn’t stink up the whole kitchen. Meow. Get chopping. It’s viral for a good reason. Roasted Onion Ring Chips
Easy Barbeque Side: Lemony Couscous Salad
After a weekend of grilling, the star might just have been this very simple, very fresh side- lemony couscous salad. This recipe feeds about four, but make lots as it’s all anyone was really after at our barbecue. Lemony Couscous Salad For the dressing:
Devonshire Soho: A Culinary Surprise Worth Visiting
The Devonshire Soho has been garnering a ton of attention on social media which always causing a little skepticism after the less than stellar visit to Paris’s Bubble Bliss of similar acclaim. However, the menu looked great, and we were in the area on an off time ~14:30 on a Monday and decided to chance…
Review of The Gantry Hotel in Stratford, London
For a quick overnight we headed to The Gantry in London for a first stay. An easy ride on the Elizabeth line from Heathrow, The Gantry is an excellent crashpad for the Stratford area and makes the city easily accessible thanks to the area’s extensive transit network. We booked the room on a deal, which…
Ultimate Beef Bolognese Recipe by Marcella Hazan
After recently reading Hazan’s famous, “Essentials of Italian Cooking,” cover to cover, I had to give one of her simple but accoladed recipes a try, opting first for her Beef Bolognese. At the end of a long week, I took advantage of the weekend to spend something like six hours babying this sauce. Was it…
Dining at Encore Country Pub: A Stratford Upon Avon Experience
After a long day of sightseeing in Stratford upon Avon, I selected the Encore country pub for the evening’s meal. Full pub on the ground floor, the top floor is more elegantly presented with an extensive menu to match. The people watching (80 year olds on a first date!) and service were both stellar and…
Discover Secrets Moxche: Best All-Inclusive Dining
As mentioned, we selected Secrets Moxche for a few key reasons, one being that reviewers raved about its food and drink options. The delicious cuisine we enjoyed was definitely the best of any all-inclusive I’ve been to and for that reason I’d absolutely recommend a trip- our favorites were the Argentinian steak and Japanese restaurants….
Secrets Moxche: A Honeymoon Paradise
After so much travel and celebration, we chose Secrets Moxche near Playa del Carmen for some relaxation time to plant our toes in the sand and not too much else. While in the past I haven’t been the biggest fan of an all inclusive vacation- mainly because I’m here for nice food and drinks and…
Discovering Cuban Cuisine at Marabou in Brickell
My friend’s wedding was slated to start terribly late into the evening, because Cuban weddings and Miami heat…so we opted for a big, late lunch to tide us over. The Gentleman was hoping for Cuban cuisine, and as we were staying in Brickell, we landed on Marabou in the city center. Wood fired everything, a…
Ultimate Four Seasons Miami Experience: A Honeymoon Retreat
After the drive back to Miami, we dropped the rental and headed to the Four Seasons with reckless abandon as it was the first time staying at one of our beloved brunch properties. Staying as part of the wedding group, this was probably the only way we’d ever be able to enjoy such a place,…