Pickle Deli Square

I say I go to Milan every year for “Design Week,” but in reality I go for the gelato.

Apr 20

Apr 20 Barcelona Eats: Ca L'Estevet set lunch menu

A memorable dinner at this restaurant serving traditional Catalan fare a few weeks ago, had me wanting to try the weekday set lunch menu on a return visit.

Apr 8

Apr 8 Spring paella: sepionet (baby cuttlefish), green garlic, and artichokes

Home Cooking

Springtime vegetables come together with baby cuttlefish in a simple weekend lunch

Apr 4

Apr 4 Trip Report: Easter in the SWISS Senator Lounge, Zurich E Gates

A lovely 5-hour layover in Zurich allowed me to try out the different features of SWISS's Senator Lounge in the E Gates, from the food to the shower suites to the amazing observation terrace!

Apr 3

Apr 3 Trip Report: Newark to Valencia via Zurich in SWISS Economy

Heading back to Spain on Easter Monday, first time crossing the Atlantic in SWISS Economy transatlantic, with a stop in the Lufthansa Senator Lounge in Newark

Apr 1

Apr 1 NY Eats: Bodhi Kosher Vegetarian Restaurant

A feast of veggie chicken, pork, fish, and of course, veggie vegetables.

Mar 31

Mar 31 NY Eats: Dominique Ansel Bakery and the famous Cronut®!

Finally trying the original Cronut, the breakfast pastry hybrid that spawned a million copycats around the world!

Mar 30

Mar 30 Trip Report: Barcelona to Newark via Zurich

Crossing the Atlantic in United Economy Plus, with a short connecting flight in SWISS Economy, plus visits to the Pau Casals lounge in Barcelona, and the SWISS Senator Lounge in Zurich's E Gates

Mar 29

Mar 29 Barcelona Eats: Ca L'Estevet in El Raval

Traditional, seasonal Catalan food without a hint of trendiness in central Barcelona. I wish the Valencian equivalent would surface in Valencia!

Mar 28

Mar 28 Traveling in Preferente (First Class) on Renfe's AVE and Euromed Services