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Dinner at Zuma

I always love going to Zuma. It’s loud , over the top , theatrical. This dessert sums up my Omakase experience there tonight.

Montreal- an unexpected foodie city !

Loved all the places we ate our way though ! Friday night – Foxy. Super grill food , just deliciousness ! Saturday brunch at Olive + gourmando. We waited for 30 mins – it was so worth the wait !! Owned by the same people that own Foxy. I had a summer salad with pumpkinContinue reading “Montreal- an unexpected foodie city !”

When in doubt , head to Italy !

Italy is my favorite country in the world. New York is where I wanted to live as a child , Italy ( Regions of Tuscany or Umbria ) are where I would love to retire. Day 1 in Milan. We checked in at the Bulgari. A true test of a hotel is what they doContinue reading “When in doubt , head to Italy ! “

There are hotels, homes and then VILLAS !

We went to the Dominican Republic for spring break and decided to stay in a villa versus a traditional hotel for the week that we were there. It was a great decision, we had a chef and also another couple friend that went with us and their son. This is the place we stayed at.Continue reading “There are hotels, homes and then VILLAS !”

Day 4,5 and 6- Italy

after bidding adieu to Portofino, our next stop was Porto Ercole. A Tuscan Island where locals go on holiday. Before heading there we decided to do a slight detour to “The Mall”. A big designer outlet shopping center in Rappello , Tuscany. We then headed to Porto Ercole. We stayed at the Argenterio Golf andContinue reading “Day 4,5 and 6- Italy “

Day 2- Portofino, Italy

We were well rested this morning , having slept 12 hours !! The bedroom was so dark and we had no screaming kids ! We got ready and walked down to the town on Portofino. The Belmond has 2 properties here. One high up on a hill ( where we were staying ) and oneContinue reading “Day 2- Portofino, Italy “

Cartagena, Columbia

Were are leaving tomorrow but had a relaxing trip in this city. For our anniversary dinner we are at Santa Clara Sofitel at 1621. It was good food! My restaurant of choice was Carmen , at the Ananda hotel but since we couldn’t get a dinner reservation we did lunch there on the 29 th.Continue reading “Cartagena, Columbia”

Work trip

I left NYC on 12/2 to visit China, Hong Kong and India. One of my longest work trips, but it has been productive. I have had the pleasure of eating at some super amazing places and I highly recommend the below in Hong Kong. Sevva- in central – amazing views and what delicious international cuisine.Continue reading “Work trip”

Sometimes all you need is a dosa!

I used to want to marry a South Indian so he would cook me dosas daily! I absolutely love them. The crunch and the butter plus rice/ lentil =bliss. I got to eat it at the oberois Gurgaon. It was tasty. Not the best I have had but pretty good.

Polpo restaurant and Arbutus

My hubby’s co- worker invited us to Polpo for lunch. It reminded me of Malatesta in NYC. Great home made, fresh , tasty food! We ordered 3-4 dishes each and shared. Highly recommend it. Www.polpo.co.uk 41 beak street London After a wonderful lunch we did a little bit of shopping and I ogled at theContinue reading “Polpo restaurant and Arbutus”