Brunch at Bar Siena – West Loop, Chicago
Two poached eggs with vine ripened tomato, toasted marcona almond and sea salt on this delicious avocado toast from Bar Siena.
Read More Brunch at Bar Siena – West Loop, ChicagoAuthor: Alicia
My blog is a space to review restaurants and events in Chicago and around the world. ATL is also about connecting people with experiences in order to “taste life” in a real and genuine way.
Beach in Binz, Germany
Beach scene in Binz on Rügen Island in Germany. They have these great strandkörbe, beach baskets, you can lounge in for shade when you are done sunning and swimming.
Read More Beach in Binz, GermanyGalician Home Cooking at Cera 23 – Barcelona, Spain
Make your way down the narrow streets of Barcelona and take in the beautiful sounds and smells from the various Southeast Asian, African, South American, Pakistani and Spanish stores, restaurants and homes that make up El Raval neighborhood. Cera 23 is a cozy spot in the middle of El Raval serving Galician and Mediterranean home […]
Read More Galician Home Cooking at Cera 23 – Barcelona, SpainBreakfast at The Winchester – Chicago
Poutine is usually served with cheese curds, french fries and some sort of meat gravy but this is the flavor-packed vegetable poutine from The Winchester. Rich mushroom Bolognese, flash-fried potatoes, a sunny egg topped with scallions.
Read More Breakfast at The Winchester – ChicagoStained Glass Dome in La Rotonda – Madrid, Spain
Beautiful light flows through the elegant stained glass dome at La Rotonda restaurant in the Westin Palace hotel in Madrid Spain. Known for their Sunday Opera Brunch it’s also a great spot to stop by for tea, enjoy the decor and people watching. The mannequin with the vintage suitcases was part of the 100 Years […]
Read More Stained Glass Dome in La Rotonda – Madrid, SpainBest Deal in Tribeca – Bâtard, New York City
Retaining their Michelin star for 2016, Bâtard is one of the best deals in New York City with 2 courses for $55, 3 courses for $69, or 4 courses for $79. The warm golden lighting splashed on the lovely textured wallpaper surrounds an upbeat and bustling dining room with an unpretentious air. My favorite dish […]
Read More Best Deal in Tribeca – Bâtard, New York CityTropical Gardens of Madrid Atocha Station – Estación de Madrid Atocha
Atocha is the main train station in Madrid and hub for commuter and countrywide travel. The high-speed train to Barcelona is an easy way to travel and glimpse the countryside while utilizing the train Wi-Fi if you desire. Entering the Jardín Tropical Estación de Atocha, lush tropical gardens, complete with a pond filled with fish […]
Read More Tropical Gardens of Madrid Atocha Station – Estación de Madrid AtochaFarm Fresh Lunch at Locally Grown Gardens – Indianapolis
On the road back from Louisville I decided to go off the beaten path and have lunch at Locally Grown Gardens a year round farm market owned by Chef Ron Harris. Housed in what looks like a former garage the patio is filled with wooden crates bursting with bright purple flowers, herb garden and large […]
Read More Farm Fresh Lunch at Locally Grown Gardens – IndianapolisPintxoteca Orkestra at Platea Madrid
Pintxos, also known as pinchos or tapas, are typical Spanish bar snacks. These beauties are from Pintxoteca Orkestra at the Platea Madrid food hall – largest gastronomic center in Europe. It includes a theater, bar, restaurants and a club.
Read More Pintxoteca Orkestra at Platea MadridInside Tempelhofer Feld – From Nazi Airport to Public Park in the Heart of Berlin
Built in the 1920’s, Berlin’s Tempelhof Airport was a busy hub taken over by the Nazi’s in the 1930’s, the Russians in 1945 in the Battle of Berlin and finally handed to the US as part of the Potsdam Agreement and used throughout the Cold War years for military and commercial use. This historic landmark […]
Read More Inside Tempelhofer Feld – From Nazi Airport to Public Park in the Heart of Berlin
Alicia Tastes Life 