“Would you like a Picon Punch?” Even though it was 11am on a Thursday, this was less a question than it seemed. You see, this staple of Basque identity does not live by the clock, and one is rarely refused, especially when offered by Marie Louise Lekumberry, co-owner of J.T. Basque. This heady mixture of amaro, … More Enduring Traditions
Historic, modern, traditional, unique and magnetic. On the surface, it must seem like no one place can be all of those things, especially all at once, but one visit to Japan will immediately change your mind about that. There is a quote from Lao Tau that says: “A good traveler has no fixed plan, and … More Japan🇯🇵
San Francisco. Great culture, arts, architecture… and dining. IMO the city and surrounding bay have one of the best food scenes in all of North America. From fine dining palaces to off the beaten path gems, one can easily find world class seafood, Italian, Asian and ethnic of all types. But something that SF dining … More Angler
Let’s see, Pandemic? Check. Worldwide travel bans? Check. Closed borders and ever shifting vaccination requirements? Check and check. 😦 To say that travel, fine-dining, adventure and exploration have been curtailed in the last 36 months would be an epic understatement. However as we collectively emerge into what is in many ways a vastly different world, … More “The 5” is back! – Dec. 2022
So sometimes your e-mail is more than random junk, solicitations and endless messages about 50% off at Old Navy. As a pretty loyal American Express customer, they also send me the occasional note about special events, concerts, etc. and for the most part, I usually give those a look. Well, I clicked on one about … More A Day in Modena 🇮🇹
Thanks for joining me! Due to the many travels that my professional life has afforded me – I am fortunate to have been able to pursue my twin passions of food and photography all over the world. While Instagram has been my go-to outlet to share some of these experiences…Many of my friends and family … More The Journey Begins
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