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Lavo NYC

We had a fun night at Lavo !! It’s a large and loud room. Food is average with a few fun items to share like the Basket Ball sized Meatball and huge 20 Layer Cake. Eggplant part was not bad. The vegetable sides had so much sodium my blood pressure […]

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Spring, Paris

[fsg_gallery id=”3″] One of my favorites in Paris: DO NOT MISS SPRING Here are the details of our lunch Apetizer: Crème fraîche de Normandie, onions pickles, Banka Truit’eggs Fried black sausage form Pays basque, apple compote, mustard sauce with lime and cream Vegetable broth with leeks and smoked potatoes Starter: […]

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Bobby’s Burger Palace, Washington DC

[flickrset id=”72157630013729642″ thumbnail=”square” overlay=”true” size=”large”] I checked out Bobby Flay’s (grill-boy as Ari of Entourage calls him) new venture in the burger joint frenzy. I grabbed my camera and walked a mile or so on a great day in DC. Once I arrived at Bobby’s, I viewed the menu on […]

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Les Cocottes, Paris, France

[flickrset id=”72157629533530717″ thumbnail=”square” overlay=”true” size=”medium”] This is another great establishment owned by Chef Christian Constant. Les Cocottes is the french equivalent of eating at a causal diner. Seating is either at the counter or at counter height communal tables. There are very nice daily specials as well as the standard […]

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Cum Quibus, San Gimignano, Italy

[flickrset id=”72157628005164394″ thumbnail=”square” overlay=”true” size=”medium”] Probably the finest traditional Tuscan meal we’ve eaten. We walked into a packed restaurant without a confirmed reservation. There was one table for two or deuce for those in the business available. We were told that it was previously reserved however they have not arrived […]

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Agape Substance, Paris

[flickrset id=”72157627665204125″ thumbnail=”square” overlay=”true” size=”medium”] Highest quality ingredients, prepared perfectly and elegantly plated. I’m usually not a fan of the tasting menu fearing that after eating 10 tiny plates, I’ll leave hungry and seek out the nearest Pizza I can find.  This was not the case at Agape Substance the […]

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Botin, Madrid, Spain

    [flickrset id=”72157626943260235″ thumbnail=”square” overlay=”true” size=”medium”] I picked up a trip to Madrid. Being a fan of the Travel Channel, I remembered Andrew Zimmern eating at Botin. I love roast pig! and the Baby roast suckling pig was amazing.   This is the oldest restaurant in the world and […]

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Prosperity Dumpling, NYC

[flickrset id=”72157627021618978″ thumbnail=”square” overlay=”true” size=”medium”] Low budget dive called Prosperity??.. Dumpling Shop in NYC. They have managed to get a “A” grade from the NYC Health department so they must be clean.  The Dumplings are 5 for a dollar which explains the line that is always in front of the […]

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Cafe Nero, Edinburgh and several other locations…

[flickrset id=”72157626873966699″ thumbnail=”square” overlay=”true” size=”medium”]   I have discovered this Italian style Coffee shop in Edinburgh. Their coffee is great.  It’s much better than the American brand X.  They also have a great Hot Chocolate Milano which is worth every delicious calorie it contains.   Cafe Nero

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The Painted Lady,Newberg, OREGON

[flickrset id=”72157621769134841″ thumbnail=”small” overlay=”true” size=”medium”] Located in the Heart of the Willamette Valley wine country. I think the food speaks for itself. Elegant dining, great wine and excellent service.

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Eisgrug Brau, Mainz, Germany

[flickrset id=”72157616348813320″ thumbnail=”small” overlay=”true” size=”medium”] A favorite with overnighting airline crews from around the world. The portions are large, beer is great and it’s cheap. What more could you ask for?? I have had better food for a few Euros more but it’s still a fun place.

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Trattoria Monti, Roma, Italy

[fsg_gallery id=”34″] This post features the world famous exterior photo of Monti featured in “Schmap”. Food and service were adequate, we dined he once and enjoyed it. Caution: It’s in an out of the way location. I would recommend it if you are in the area on a Sunday. OPEN […]

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Da Bolognese, Rome, Italy

If you feel like dinning among the world’s celebrities then when in Rome do as the Roma’s do and people watch at Da Bolognese.  On our way in for lunch one day we saw “Sly” on the way out.   We have dined here several times and while not excellent […]

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