Burrata – Spacca Napoli Pizzeria in Chicago

Burrata is mozzarella and cream. Spacca Napoli serves it drizzled with olive oil and served with toasted bread – the perfect appetizer for sharing but it will not last long!

Must-Stay Hotel: Cotton House in Barcelona, Spain

The unassuming entrance gives no hint to the gorgeous history meets modern design behind the giant carved wood doors in the Cotton House, a luxury 83 room boutique hotel in the heart of Barcelona. Built in 1879 for a Spanish family before being sold to the Cotton Textile Foundation, the first two floors retain their […]

Dinner at Bâtard – Tribeca, NYC

With a Michelin star you might expect Bâtard to be uptight and stuffy but the laid-back and cheerful atmosphere made for a wonderful meal. Th first course was the delicately textured and sweet scallops with kale, vanilla, herbs and potato mousseline.

VW Bulli T1 at Weingalerie und Café NÖ! – Berlin, Germany

If you didn’t know to look for the VW Bulli T1 that sits in front of the impossibly cute Weingalerie und Café NÖ! you might pass it by as the building is covered in vines. It’s a gem of a wine bar serving German and Mediterranean food near Unter Den Linden in the Mitte neighborhood. […]

Surin Beach, Phuket, Thailand

With summer winding down I am revisiting the memory of one of my favorite beaches in the world, Surin Beach on the island of Phuket in Thailand. Surin Beach is a quiet beach town on the west coast of the island, north of Patong. Great for relaxing, swimming and long beach walks. There are many […]

Gelato Break – Worms, Germany

Gelato break after visiting Dom St. Peter in Worms, Germany. The Dreifaltigkeitskirche is in the background. Lecker eis!

Superica – Mex-Tex in Atlanta

Staying true to their Texan roots, the chefs at Superica created a Mex-Tex menu in a beautifully designed space housed in the Krog St. Market food hall. This place has everything, bar, dining room, stage for live music, huge patio with a laid-back vibe. Nods to Texas include Shiner Bock logo mirrors, giant Red Stars, […]

German Breakfast at Ballenberger – Erfurt, Germany

Ballenberger is where you want to be for breakfast in Erfurt. Get the Genißerfrühstuck für 2. Delicious, impossibly cute and across the street from a park for great people watching.

Königsstuhl – National Park Jasmund – Rügen, Germany

View from Königsstuhl in the Nationalpark Jasmund a UNESCO site and protected beech forest in Rügen, Germany. Rügen is an island off the north coast of Germany near Sweden.

Bike The Drive – Lake Shore Drive, Chicago

Once a year cyclists of all ages take over Lake Shore Drive for Bike the Drive during Memorial Day weekend. For five hours LSD is closed to cars so riders can enjoy a 30 mile course through Chicago.