No one escapes untouched by Oaxaca. This lyrical, magical city has been a powerful cultural and … Cradle of Mexican cuisine, Oaxaca relishes mole negroRead more
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Valpolicella Classico matches chocolate-spiked ragù
We discovered a Fumanelli Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2013 nestled among bigger reds in our limited wine … Valpolicella Classico matches chocolate-spiked ragùRead more
Whitby’s Magpie Cafe famed for fish and chips
Back in November we wrote about John Long’s Fish & Chips, the eatery that’s almost an … Whitby’s Magpie Cafe famed for fish and chipsRead more
London meat pie saves pretty penny at lunch
I sometimes find myself doing business in big international cities where the cost of living far … London meat pie saves pretty penny at lunchRead more
Radicchio di Treviso: sweet winter crunch
We’ve written about the beautiful Venetian city of Treviso as a center for Prosecco DOC and … Radicchio di Treviso: sweet winter crunchRead more
Mixing it up with authentic New Orleans gumbo
A hearty bowl of gumbo is a powerful argument for open borders. It took four different … Mixing it up with authentic New Orleans gumboRead more
Commander’s Palace lives up to the legend
Enjoying a leisurely four-course Reveillon dinner (see previous post) is probably the best way to revel … Commander’s Palace lives up to the legendRead more
Panna cotta Christmas style
As I mentioned in the last post, Broussard’s served a dynamite version of panna cotta tweaked … Panna cotta Christmas styleRead more
Château La Nerthe delivers warmth, finesse, and power
Châteauneuf-du-Pape might be the ultimate late autumn comfort wine. At its best, it’s rich, nuanced, and … Château La Nerthe delivers warmth, finesse, and powerRead more
Steak and Guinness Pie a pub standard
Pretty much wherever you go in Northern Ireland, chances are good that the pub has steak … Steak and Guinness Pie a pub standardRead more