On a recent solo jaunt, I tailored my lady’s day out around a stop for Bancone. On my list for years, Bancone appears to be professional pasta connoisseurs but within a reasonable budget – something we all need these days! Solo diners are popped at one of the many bars and I was glad to…
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A Taste for Travel: London
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Cedric Grolet at The Berkeley- London
My cabbie brainwashed me into visiting this bakery that I knew, but didn’t exatly know I needed. That makes sense, right? He was asking if I knew of Mr. Cedric, I said, ‘mais oui!’ The luxe patisserie king who concocts sweet delights well disguised as fruit or anything else. I suppose I had this conversation…
The Selkie- Dundee
A quick trip to Dundee warranted a warm lunch to stave off the absolutely frigid temperatures. On a solo afternoon I opted for top-rated, “The Selkie, “ to discover whatever Scottish tapas were. A prix-set lunch brought a choice of two tapas and some very hearty bread to keep you warm. For the small plates…
Knightsbridge Spots- London
If you have a moment to yourself in London as a solo traveler, it’s always a fun idea to stick your head into Harrod’s for the ultimate window shop. Or, find a squat at the Moet champagne bar for a glass of fizz and people watching. Had enough of the above ground location and seeking…
Red Squirrel- Edinburgh
Think cozy pub, but traditional with a femmine vibe that comes from a mint green colored outside, and you have the Red Squirrel pub in Edinburgh. A rain and wind storm basically demanded that a signature steak burger and massive glass of red wine accompany me after a long day. While the chips and garlic…
The Outsider- Edinburgh
Well-situated at the top of Victoria Street in Edinburgh is The Outsider. Offering nice food options at a fair price, and perhaps the world’s funniest wine list, it’s a real gem. Views of the castle attract tourists in the early evening and couples in the later hours. With lit, tapered candles that seem like a…
The Virgin Hotel- Edinburgh
The Virgin Hotel is new-ish or at least new to me thanks to its Covid timed opening. Perched at the top of Victoria Street in a stately building, quintessential to the Edinburgh landscape, it seemed like the perfect location for an apero and new hotel investigation. The lounge was a heady combo of tres chic…
Maceo- Paris
A long walk through my new-to-me local neighborhood yielded tons of options for wine bars and restaurants- I was sad I wasn’t staying longer to try them all! Maceo looked like an excellent combination of wine bar and restaurant, so it’s where I secured my reservation for one. The restaurant is old school pretty and…
L’air du Temps
After a long walk through the Fountainebleau castle and around the castle-front restos, I settled for lunch a few blocks back, somewhat away from tourist mayhem, at L’air du Temps. A small interior flanked with a covered patio seemed to drive a mix of locals and tourists on a Sunday afternoon. Lucky for me, I…