For a gourmet wine is not a drink but a condiment, provided that your host has chosen correctly. – Edouard De Pomaine Eleven Madison Park May 2013 The Surprise It was the eve of my latest birthday. Jonathan and I were meandering through Madison Square Park on our way to my surprise dinner he had planned. Our … More Eleven Madison Park
I want to be with those who know secret things or else alone. ~ Rainer Maria Rilke The Secret I love Rilke’s quote above. But really, who doesn’t want to be with someone who knows all the secrets? For example, if you happen to live in NYC you may remember the all too recent Speakeasy … More The Secret to Traveling in Croatia
Embrace the detours. – Author unknown VIS, CROATIA July 24 – 27, 2012 DAY THREE Before settling in our room on our second night, we decided to book a private boat to the island of Bisevo where we could explore the famous blue cave. By morning our trip was cancelled. It was a beautiful day … More Croatia is for Lovers: Part IV Island of Vis – Day Three
The cure for anything is salt water – tears, sweat, or the sea. – Isak Dinesen VIS, CROATIA July 24 – 27, 2012 DAY TWO On our second day we awoke with just enough energy to seek out some sunshine and beach time. There are very few options for relaxing on the beach in and … More Croatia is for Lovers: Part III Island of Vis – Day Two
As you walk and eat and travel, be where you are. Otherwise you will miss most of your life. — Siddhārtha Gautama VIS, CROATIA July 24 – 27, 2012 Island of Vis, Croatia A Haven for Honeymooners After two hours or so of traveling by ferry from Split, Jonathan and I finally arrived to Vis. … More Croatia is for Lovers: Part II Island of Vis – Day One
The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page. – St. Augustine SPLIT, CROATIA July 22 – 24, 2012 Choosing Croatia for our Honeymoon Several years ago, shortly after getting engaged, Jonathan and I were out to dinner and having a lovely conversation with our waiter. He had traveled … More Croatia is for Lovers: Part 1 – Split & Trojir
Writing and travel broaden your ass if not your mind and I like to write standing up. – Earnest Hemingway BUDAPEST, HUNGARY Day Three The Ultimate Cure for a Hangover So over a week of indulging heavy food, drinking, celebrating and traveling…my body was coming undone. My third day in Budapest started a bit rough. … More You Won’t Go Hungry in Hungary! Day Three
A meal without wine is like a day without sunshine. – Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin BUDAPEST, HUNGARY Day Two …and we said, “Let there be wine!” On the morning of our second day in Budapest, we awoke with renewed energy and were ready to conquer our second favorite thing after finding delicious food – it was … More You Won’t Go Hungry in Hungary! Day Two
Architecture in general is frozen music. – Friedrich von Schelling BUDAPEST, HUNGARY July 18 – 22, 2012 Budapest in 10: Romantic Wine Divided city Goulash Danube Ruin bars Wordly Castles Paprika Architectural paradise The honeymoon continues… Arrival Day After a very long day on the train from Prague to Budapest we finally arrive to our hotel. … More You Won’t Go Hungry in Hungary! Day One
To be tempted and indulged by the city’s most brilliant chefs, it’s the dream of every one of us in love with food. – Gael Greene LE DEGUSTATION BOHEME BOURGOISE – Prague, Czech Republic I can’t begin to explain the excitement I felt when Jonathan, my fiancé at the time, told me he had made … More Le Degustation Boheme Bourgoise ~ Edible Art In Prague
Traveling on an Empty Stomach 