LONDON
GUIDE TO LONDON When people ask us about Toronto, we say it’s full of culture, diverse people, and a food mecca with ethnic foods in every neighborhood. Growing up in the Bloor West Village, known for the Polish and Ukrainian delights and shops, the flavors are memorable from childhood. But, like Chinatown, Greektown, Koreatown, and […]
BARILOCHE
GUIDE TO BARILOCHE San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina is the sister city of Aspen, Colorado. Located 3 hours south of Buenos Aires, it is South America’s prime playground for skiing, sunning on the beach, hiking, boating and fly-fishing. It was also Butch Cassidy’s secret hideaway back in the early days when they were running from […]
MIAMI
GUIDE TO MIAMI Miami Beach has been my second home for years. The Atlantic Ocean, its beautiful Art Deco hotels and the people who come here from all over make it Florida’s most exciting city. But, the best-kept secret are the fun day trips to the islands of Key Largo, Islamorada or Key West. Stop […]
BROOKLYN
GUIDE TO BROOKLYN What makes Brooklyn so special is its food! From Crown Heights, Prospect Park, Park Slope, Clinton Hill, Red Hook, Williamsburg to Bushwick Park, we love to watch these culturally diverse neighborhoods grow. Especially Williamsburg, where, for the past 25 years, we’ve seen this trendy artsy neighborhood turn into a sky-scraping mecca of […]
PARIS
GUIDE TO PARIS After watching Ratatouille and Alice in Paris, who wouldn’t want to be in the City of Lights! Because I once lived there for 3 years, I still have a local’s perspective on my favorite home away from home. During CoVID lockdown, I suffered from extreme nostalgia as I watched Alice search for the […]
LOS ANGELES
GUIDE TO LOS ANGELES I love visiting Los Angeles for its laid-back vibe, its sunset views and incredible food scene. There are many great places to share a meal here — from Silverlake, Culver City, Brentwood, Santa Monica, Los Feliz, West Hollywood, Westfield Mall, La Brea Avenue to Koreatown and Japantown. Thanks to my dear […]
BANGKOK
GUIDE TO BANGKOK Bangkok is a magical city of temples, skyscrapers, luxury malls and historic buildings as Yaowarat Chinatown Thai Heritage Center. Its food scene is diverse and boasts some of the best chefs, even cooks dishing up delicious traditional fare on city streets and markets. (See You Tube food vlogger, Mark Weins, school us […]
BUENOS AIRES
GUIDE TO BUENOS AIRES Known as the Paris of South America, the capital city of Buenos Aires is splendid with beautiful parks and museums around the Plaza de Mayo. One of the most vibrant cities in Argentina, it’s full of charming restaurants and shops. Aside from traditional asado grilled-meat eateries, there are many Italian restaurants […]
CHICAGO
GUIDE TO CHICAGO Home of the National Restaurant Association Show, Chicago is the town of good food. From deep-dish pizza joints, steakhouses, indoor food markets to the tony Soho House, we just love the Windy City. From its edgy new neighborhoods, fun bike tours to architectural boat rides, there’s plenty history here to explore. It’s […]
JACKSON HOLE
GUIDE TO JACKSON HOLE Jackson Hole, Summer 2021 during the height of COVID was a memorable time for us. We forget how Mother Nature needs our TLC. We were excited to leave city life and get back to Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Tetons to splash around the lakes. And, sample the food. Persephone […]