On a recent ladies’ weekend in Miami, I had the good fortune of dining at the hotspot du jour, Sunny’s. My friends are planners and managed to snag a reservation the moment they were available. Given that it was raining sideways, we had the extra good fortune of a corner booth inside, next to Robin…
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Beware the Bar Termini
Every chef I’ve ever seen interviewed claimed that one of the top bars in London is Bar Termini for Negronis. I was super surprised they weren’t hand crafted but were poured from a premixed bottle- flashback to my Bacardi days. The drinks were nice but I don’t think worth the price of admission. It was…
Review of the Riu Westminster
Checking into the Riu Westminster was a bit confusing. With a couple back-to-back reservations, the team seemed more than confused with the request to remain in the same room. Day two took additional phone calls on top of several emails and in person at check-in. Note to self, only stay here if your travel is…
Schiaparelli at the V&A
The V&A absolutely slays fashion exhibits and the Schiaparelli one was no different. A veritable display of art meets fashion, I couldn’t help but read every word and snap pic after pic. While some of the creations are more than haute couture, veering more toward art installation on the human form canvas, others are classic…
London Solo Dining at Bancone in SoHo
After a very long work week, I relished a night to myself in the heart of London for some light window browsing and bite at one of my favorite solo spots, Bancone in SoHo. (There are several others). Seated at the back bar, with an excellent view of people watching on the busy street, the…
Hidden Gem in Margate- Bottega Caruso & Wine Bar
My sweet husband surprised me with a night on the coast on a drive back to mainland Europe this summer and brought me to tears finding a local restaurant in my family name. Both a wine shop, billed “deli,” I was expecting a charcuterie board to tide us over, but a glass of lovely dry…
Hotel Angel Chippenham
While away in a work trip I took the only real hotel option in Chippenham and stayed at the Hotel Angel. Managed by Best Western, but it doesn’t seem to have any of the brand consistency. While the lobby and courtyard are cute, the rooms were very worn and seemed a bit carelessly made up….
Korean
One unseasonably chilly evening, The Husband took me for a surprise dinner that turned out to be Choi’s in the List neighborhood. Low key, buzzy, with a line out the door, you knew it would be good before even sitting down. We started with a seafood pancake- me- and some Korean fried chicken in two…
The One Elm Stratford-upon-Avon
A pub so nice we visited it twice…in four days. Great for kids, it was clean, chill, full of games, and the kids’ food looked just as large and lovely as the adults’. The first night, not pictured, we managed a bit of soup and cheeseboard which made for a nice early tea. Round two…
Fort Road Hotel- Margate
On the back of a UK trip, the Husband surprised me with a night he knew would tick all my boxes- that is to say vibey boutique hotel, nice wine, great food, one of my favorites in artistic exhibition, and an eclipse for good measure. He chose the Fort Road Hotel for our home base…
Honest Review: TRS Ibiza’s All-Inclusive Experience
The boho chic, TRS Ibiza, was a festive blend of party pool and reading pool. The food felt the same, a real range of deliciousness. The hotel hosts a buffet restaurant which was delightful for breakfast options, rather rammed and sad at lunch, and with some stepped up options at dinner, but just a little…
Surprise Ibiza Getaway: A TRS Hotel Experience
The Husband walked in one day and asked me if I could take a few specific days off of work for a surprise. Luckily, my boss obliged and granted me the leave, so I could head to Ibiza (surprise!) for a last minute getaway. It was long over due to try out our new airport,…