Restaurant Kokotxa- San Sebastian

With one Michelin star, we embarked on my 42nd birthday for what undoubtedly will be the best year yet! We arrived ten minutes ahead of our 20:30 seating to be sharply told the restaurant opens sharply at 20:30. Right. A glass of wine around the corner we must. When we finally were seated, the restaurant…

Jose Carlos Garcia- Malaga

After reading that Jose Carlos Garcia was a Michelin starred restaurant on the waterfront in Malaga, I knew it was the perfect location for my anniversary dinner, celebrating a year in remission. I’d booked in advance thinking I’d enjoy a cozy, indulgent one as I do. Lucky, me it turns out I’d have a partner-in-crime,…

Bibo Dani Garci- Puente Romano

Wow. This name alone reminds me I’m working in a different universe! One Michelin star, many laughs, long looks over the Puente Romano courtyard below…Amazing that this place even exists. Tuna tartare, always here for it! Is there anything a spot of rioja and brisket sandwich won’t fix? Answer: hell, no… Was Bibo Dani Garcia,…

Steinhalle- Bern

While you can find my musings on travel, food, hotel reviews, and recipe testing on this gorgeous blog, I don’t often leave feedback directly to establishments unless it’s particularly incredible or awful. In the case of Steinhalle Bern, I thanked the chef, waiter, and host directly, lauding the experience as my favorite meal in Switzerland…

Puccini- Geneva

Puccini: my last meal before lock down, unknowingly. I’m glad it was a good one. I strolled by prior to apero hour and caught it empty, for a snap. Puccini shares its kitchen with it’s Michelin starred brother next door, so I figured I would be in for a treat in the more bistro-vibed area….