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…
Luncheon inspired by Tender is the Night
Luncheon inspired by Tender is the Night: F. Scott Fitzgerald was my favorite author in high school. His novels, as well as his short stories, took me to romantic places and introduced me to fascinating characters. I lived vicariously through Fitzgerald and knew that I absolutely wanted to visit the hotel described in the first…
Cyprus, the island of love, home to the wine of kings and the king of wines!
Cyprus COUNTRY ROLL No 47 : Cyprus, the original island of love. Did you not know that Aphrodite, the goddess of love, was born in Cyprus, just off what is now appropriately called Aphrodite’s Beach. Cyprus is also home to the oldest wine in the world, the sweet dessert wine commandaria. In the 12th century,…
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. …