BEST of Cyprus food : Fasolada !
Fasolada I love beans and bean soups, and the fasolada from Cyprus, a white bean and vegetable soup, is definitely one of my favorites! With a history dating back to the times of the ancient Greeks, the fasolada is popular in several Mediterranean countries. It is simple to prepare, uses inexpensive ingredients, and is extremely…
BEST of Costa Rica food : Gallo Pinto !
Gallo pinto (spanish for Spotted Rooster) is a dish of rice and beans mixed together with onions and bell peppers. Gallo pinto is part of almost every breakfast in Costa Rica where it is considered the national dish! Gallo pinto should be part of your breakfast when visiting the country. For some reason, rice and…
Musee Renoir and Musee National de l’Art Culinaire Auguste Escoffier
Highlights of the day *Musee Renoir Luncheon of the Boating Party, by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, is one of my favorite paintings in the whole world, because of the way it stirs in one feelings of beauty and feelings of la joie de vivre. That painting, luckily, is housed near us at the Phillips Collection in Dupont…
21 Club : For a special occasion in New York City
Read our previous posting: “My best moments with Woody Allen in New York City!” For ambiance and unique décor, a big slice of NY 20th century history, elegant traditional cuisine, top-notch service and panache — head to the 21 CLUB, located almost opposite the MOMA (Museum of Modern Art) in Midtown Manhattan. …
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