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December 19, 2013

Thoughtful Asian-Spanish Fusion at Dos Palillos (Barcelona, Spain)

< One of the unique meals I’ve eaten in Barcelona was at the 1* Michelin restaurant, Dos Palillos. Dos Palillos technically has two locations, one..
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December 7, 2013

Dinner at Espai Sucre (Barcelona, Spain)

Interior of Espai Sucre; Our Amuses; Pouring Josep M Ferret Guasch Gran Reserva Brut Nature Cava Espai Sucre in Barcelona means “Sugar Space.” It’s an..
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December 1, 2013

Beachside, Leisurely Lunch by the Beach at Xiringuito Escribà (Barcelona, Spain)

Xiringuito Escribà: Exterior, Interior, Table setting When you go to Barcelona and want to be out and about on a Sunday, you should plan to..
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November 28, 2013

Pasteleria Escribà (La Rambla location, Barcelona, Spain)

Interior of the cafe; Savory mini bocadillos; various pastries on display One of the mornings while we’re in Barcelona, one of my friends who were..
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November 24, 2013

Vioko (Barcelona, Spain) – Upscale Chocolates and Delicious Gelati

During our vacation to Barcelona, we stopped by Vioko since we’ve read the shop has some seriously good gelati (plural for gelato or an Italian..
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November 18, 2013

Tickets (Barcelona, Spain) – Fun, Innovative Tapas & Worth The Hype

Tickets: Entrance; Busy rush at the door; Menu & tweezers I admit I was one of those people who was completely taken by Anthony Bourdain’s..
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November 3, 2013

Alkimia, Barcelona, Spain (1* Michelin)

At Alkimia’s foyer: Sign; Modern lamp; Looking at the dining area One of our upscale lunches was at Alkimia. Alkimia is walking distance from Gaudi’s..
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July 14, 2013

Loews Philadelphia Hotel – A Historical Landmark & Luxurious Hotel

At the lobby of Loews Philadelphia Hotel Loews Philadelphia Hotel is a national historical landmark (earned its status in 1979), as it was the first..
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August 19, 2012

Breakfast and Spa at Fiesta Americana Grand Resort and Dinner at Sheraton Hacienda del Mar Resort, Los Cabos, Mexico

Sleeping by the beach at the Governors Suite, Preparing for breakfast on the beach, and Cabana with a view of the hotel Fiesta Americana Grand..
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July 29, 2012

Camel Back Riding and Real Mexican Food at Los Cabos, Mexico

Trucks the droves us to Rancho San Cristobal and a view of the ranch The most interesting part of the trip beyond the picturesque beaches..
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July 10, 2012

Seasonal Tasting Menu Dinner at Manresa, Los Gatos, CA for My Dad’s Birthday

Outside of Manresa I have heard about Manresa and its Chef-Proprietor David Kinch for the past several years from the food media and it’s been..
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July 7, 2012

Love Apple Farms, Santa Cruz, CA – Lovely Farm on the Mountains

Love Apple Farms’ sign, the nursery, seen from the farm’s offices, the garden, Love Apple Farms’ Co-owner, Cynthia Sandberg (in blue shirt) and Garden Manager,..
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