The Atlantic Ocean off Bar Harbor, Maine, was 47 degrees, even at the end of August. My leg, submerged in the chill swirl, was almost numb, which was good since I had a sore knee and was desperately looking for relief. I was clinging to the edge of a “glacial erratic” — a two-ton boulder…
Delayed gratification. One of the human behaviours that doesn’t come quite naturally. On the contrary, it has to be instilled into our little toddler brains as early as possible. “You can’t eat your chocolate pudding until you finish all your broccoli!” Oh! The misery. As we grow older, we should be able to experience the…
I once rode the elevator in the celebrated Chateau Marmont Hotel in West Hollywood with model turned actress Lauren Hutton. You might know it as the place where John Belushi overdosed. But whatever the history of this seven story white castle-type hotel overlooking the Sunset Strip and built over 75 years ago, it’s been revitalized…
From our compatriots at Lifestyle Navigator: White, ultra clean, crisp… it all adds up to a pure design for a four star, 50-room hotel in the heart of Frankfurt, Germany. The Pure opened on September 1st to attract the fashionistas visiting this tre fashionable city. This review said, “I definitely like the complimentary wireless access…
Pakistani cuisine recognizes the importance and characteristics of spices. A combination of different spices is called Masala, which can vary from region to region. Garam Masala means ‘hot spices’. White Jasmine brand of Garam Masala is a combination of five different spices: coriander, cumin, cinnamon, black peppers and cloves. All of these whole spices are…
As Austin Powers, International Man of Mystery would say, “It’s groovy, baby!” That seems to be the latest motto of the cool cats at Virgin Atlantic Airways and their Fall promotion. Like Southwest Airlines, they want the flight to be as hippie and happy as the destination. So they’re offering deals only on Expedia.com from…
Thanks to my fellow S.F. blogger Stellah DeVille for inspiring this story… Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, about an hour south of San Francisco, Manresa is the superb showcase of French cuisine with modern Catalonian flair. Recently named one of the world’s Top 50 restaurants by Britian’s “Restaurant” Magazine and recipient…
Like dining? Love diving? Want to see sharks as you eat fresh fish? Then make waves to Ithaa Undersea Restaurant, the world’s only glass undersea eatery. Set five metres below the Indian Ocean, using aquarium technology, and offering a novel fusion Maldivian-western menu, Ithaa provides diners with 360-degree panoramic views in the spectacular Hilton Maldives…
I had my monthly dinner with some girlfriends this evening. The restaurant of choice was Wild Tangerine. It is run and owned by a brother and sister team, Wilson and Judy Wu. This was not my first visit so this review is a bit of a sham I suppose. Simply put…Wild Tangerine is a pleasure….
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Vouvray is named after a small village in France’s Loire Valley, Vouvray is steely and vivacious when young — some even call it “nervous” — but it is also among the world’s longest-lived white wines. Vouvray can age for decades, and has been known to remain in prime condition for more than a century. Read…
There are an enormous amount of food blogs popping up online. Came across one today that put a smile on my face, Burning My Fingers in Boston. The brains behind the operation is Shaun Chavis “former TV news producer who’s just sure that cooking is easier than saving a newscast when all the live shots…