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December 2, 2017

Michael Jordan Steakhouse (NYC)

I love the Grand Central station for its gorgeous architectural elements and well, it’s one of the major transportation hubs in New York City. I..
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December 2, 2017

Bar Gonzo (NYC)

Bar Gonzo is a cool, a little off-beat looking cocktail bar just west of the Theater District. When you enter, you’d see the large peacock behind..
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November 22, 2017

Excellent Florentine Steak Dinner at Buca Lapi (Florence, Italy)

If you have read anything about Florence’s cuisine, it’s a city that takes immense pride for its locally raised beef and eating it. Buca Lapi..
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November 20, 2017

3* Michelin Dinner at La Pergola at Rome Cavalieri (Rome, Italy)

Chef Heinz Beck has a mini-empire of restaurants, stretching from Italy (Rome and Tuscany) to Portugal, Dubai (which just opened), London (Ora by Heinz Beck..
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November 19, 2017

Hotel Eden – Gorgeous Hotel with Great Views and Food to Boot (Rome, Italy)

The stunningly beautiful Hotel Eden is located above the fray near the top of the Spanish Steps, which gives it breathtaking views over the whole..
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November 18, 2017

Excellent Cocktails at Hotel Locarno (Rome, Italy)

Much loved and frequented by celebrities, especially during Apertivio (7:00 PM – 10:00 PM), the historic lounge bar inside the four-star Hotel Locarno dates back..
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November 17, 2017

Lunch with a Spectacular View of Florence at B-Roof at Grand Hotel Baglioni Firenze (Florence, Italy)

When I was researching my trip to Florence several moths ago, I have come to understand that food in Florence is fairly traditional. Tuscan food..
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November 17, 2017

Modern Sicilian at Arà è Sud (Florence, Italy)

When you travel through Florence, almost all of the food you will encounter will be traditional Tuscan fare that tends to be the hearty food..
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November 17, 2017

Amazing Luxury Bed & Breakfast at Canto degli Scali (Florence, Italy)

When I arrived to Florence, I stayed at the luxurious apartment at Canto degli Scali. This place is a beautifully restored and converted from a..
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November 17, 2017

Amazing Truffles from Gourmet Attitude – Dessert Recipes with Truffles

Gourmet Attitude is a New York City-based truffle importer since April 2003 by Céline Labaune. Ms. Labaune always brought the best truffles for her company..
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November 16, 2017

Dinner at Restaurant Assaje at Aldrovandi Villa Borghese Rome (1* Michelin)

A 19th-century convent that was converted to a hotel, Aldrovandi Villa Borghese has carried a certain panache for years. Another special aspect of this hotel,..
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November 15, 2017

Holiday Gift Guide (2017)

This year flew warp speed for me that it’s hard to come to terms with reality that it’s almost the end of the year! It’s..
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November 13, 2017

Dinner at Glass Hostaria (Rome, Italy, 1* Michelin)

I’ve recently traveled to Rome and Florence, Italy! Both cities were great and they definitely have different personalities despite both places have a lot of..
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November 9, 2017

New York Taste 2017

New York magazine’s annual signature event New York Taste is always a fun and delicious event that closes out the year with the large NYC..
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September 26, 2017

Dinner at Le Coucou (NYC)

When you think of recent restaurant openings for the past few years (decade, really), it feels like elegant fine dining is dying. There are a..
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