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Food not only feeds your stomach but your soul. When plated and presented beautifully it is an Art form. Here are restaurants that are we think are splurge-worthy, have that wow-factor, the places that stood out either for the location, the meals, service or all of the above. Not just Michelin star restaurants but also small places that served innovative and creative dishes, places wowed us. While I tend to stick to vegetarian dishes, the rest of the family eats it all! So between the four of us, we get to try different things on the menu. Hope you will find something you like here!
Nestled in the Montecito foothills of Southern California not too far from Santa Barbara is San Ysidro Ranch. The romantic location, beautiful gardens and the classic luxury it offers have been a draw for discriminating travelers for over a century. John and Jackie Kennedy honeymoon here! We took a peek Read More …
Just like having gelatos in Italy, eclairs in France, loukoumades in Greece, you must have some egg tarts when visiting Portugal. Portugal is famous for their pastries and you will find more than these crusty tarts with a sweet eggy filling in the pastry shops, called pastelarias. Here are a Read More …
While you can never go wrong with some red roses from one of the white tents set up around the neighborhood markets, there is something about adding a one of a kind box of decadent Dallas desserts and a handwritten card that makes the Valentines Day extra special. You can Read More …
We had dinner at the “original Santa Barbara Wine Country” restaurant, Bouchon when we were in Santa Barbara this summer. It was one of the best evenings and meals we had during our time there. Bouchon is the best restaurant in Santa Barbara, California IMHO! The food was delicious, the Read More …
Look no further than these restaurants in Dallas for date night and special celebrations. Some of these fancy Dallas Restaurants have hosted guests like Margaret Thatcher, heads of states, presidents, pop icons like Usher and Sir Elton John. Book a table at one of these iconic Dallas restaurants for that Read More …
When we were in Whitefish Montana we stayed for a few days at the mountain lodge, Kandahar. Located just a few miles from the town of Whitefish, the lodge is perfect for summer adventures in Glacier National Park and winter fun at Whitefish Mountain Resort. But regardless of the season, Read More …
Big Sur is more of a region than a town or city, it includes approximately 90 miles of coastline from Carmel-by-the-Sea down to San Simeon and extends 20 miles inland to the Santa Lucia Mountain Range. The region is known for its stunning coastline, charming towns, its redwood forests and Read More …
In the outskirts of the Chennai, away from all the chaos is a rare slice of tranquility. Set amongst mature trees, bamboos and winding garden pathways is The Farm Chennai, a serene retreat. Reminiscent of a bygone era this farm serves up a farm to table experience that is rare Read More …
We love everything Italian – from trips to Italy, Italian truffles, gelato… and of course Italian food. We are super excited about the newest Italian addition to the food scene at Legacy West: North Italia. This Fox Restaurant Concepts brand that also brought to us Flower Child and True Food Read More …
Nice was nice but was a little crowded for us. The French Riviera that we had envisioned was a little different than what we were experiencing in the towns of the Cote d’Azur. So we decided to spend one day in Antibes and Cap d’Antibes and lunched at the fabulous Hotel Read More …
Villon restaurant located inside the artsy and chic Proper Hotel in San Francisco serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu is inspired by San Francisco’s culinary culture and its local and seasonal ingredients. Villon is another beautiful space created by interior designer and owner Kelly Wearstler. The name while inspired by the Read More …
Summer is around the corner and while we would all like to pack our bags, hop on a plane to go places and see the world. It’s not always feasible with work, kids schedules, finances and life in general! Sometimes you don’t need plane tickets for a mini getaway, just Read More …