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L’abeille Review
Restaurant L’abeille in Tribeca: Our Final NYC Dinner. This was our last dinner in New York, which turned out to be a wonderful ending to a fantastic trip. L’abeille is located down in the Tribeca…
- November/2024·
- New York City ·
- Usa ·
Best French Bistros in NYC: Our Honest Reviews and Top Pick
Four French Bistros in NYC: Hits and Misses. During our recent trip to New York City, we set out to explore some of the best French bistros in NYC for lunch. In a city as…
- November/2024·
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Review: Four Season Resort Napa Valley
September/2023
Calistoga
A Luxurious Experience with a Few Hiccups Upon arriving at Four Seasons Resort Napa Valley, we were greeted warmly by the staff. Originally planning a ...
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Review: Vintage House and Hotel Villagio
September/2023
Usa
Two Hotels in Yountville – Vintage House and Hotel Villagio Both hotels belong to The Estate in Yountville. We had booked a suite for a ...
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Napa Valley – A Wine Lover’s Paradise
September/2023
Napa Valley
3 classic wineries, one favorite and a wildcard in Napa Valley. Napa Valley is a dream for wine enthusiasts like us. We’ve watched the movie ...
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Review: Restaurant Bear at Stanly Ranch
September/2023
Napa
Smoke Signals – Bear’s Dining Disappointment. Moments before we entered Bear for dinner, we could sense the presence of smoke. As we open the door, ...
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Review: Stanly Ranch Resort
September/2023
Napa
Stanly Ranch – High Expectations and Unexpected Experiences. One resort that we had high expectations for was Stanly Ranch. It checked all the boxes: the ...
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Review: Restaurant Yank Sing
September/2023
San Francisco
Yank Sing: A San Francisco Dim Sum Institution. We almost missed our reservation time at Yank Sing. We were on the Hop-On Hop-Off bus, which ...
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Review: Sons & Daughters
September/2023
San Francisco Michelin 1 Star
Sons & Daughters - A New Nordic Dining Experience in San Francisco. Only seven tables make this restaurant an intimate occasion.
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Review: Restaurant Saison in San Francisco
September/2023
San Francisco Michelin 2 Stars
Saison: A Restaurant with Mixed Feelings Saison is a two-Michelin-starred restaurant in San Francisco that serves a tasting menu of wood-fired dishes. When we first ...
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The iconic bar in San Francisco, The Buena Vista Cafe
September/2023
San Francisco
Best Irish Coffees in San Francisco since the ’50s. The Buena Vista Cafe in San Francisco is a must-visit for any fan of Irish coffee. ...
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Review: The Ritz-Carlton in San Francisco
September/2023
San Francisco
A club level that is worth the upgrade. The Ritz-Carlton is one of the most iconic hotels in San Francisco. Sure, the hotel is in ...
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Review: På Skissernas
August/2023
Lund
The Restaurant På Skissernas. Fine dining located in the Skissernas Museum in Lund, Sweden. The restaurant has a modern, minimalist interior with floor-to-ceiling windows that ...
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Review: Pigalle
July/2023
Gothenburg
Hotel Pigalle – ”This May Be the World’s Most Decadent Hotel Suite” The title is not ours; it is from a review in March 2017 ...
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Review: Geranium
June/2023
Copenhagen Michelin 3 Stars
World’s 50 Best – Geranium World’s Best Restaurant 2022! Geranium has changed the concept to a meat-free menu, except for some seashell dishes. Geranium also ...
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Review: Jordnaer
June/2023
Denmark Michelin 2 Stars
Update, May 27, 2024: Jordnaer received 3 Michelin stars. Earthbound Culinary Voyage at Jordnaer Jordnaer, located in Gentofte, Denmark, is a restaurant that offers an ...
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Review: Amanzoe
May/2023
Greece
Checking in at the gods’ hideaway Amanzoe is a haven of tranquility. A breathtaking retreat located about a 3-hour car drive from Athens. While a ...
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Review: Tudor Hall vs GB Rooftop Garden
May/2023
Athens
Rooftop restaurants in Athens. Athens has no shortage of beautiful rooftop restaurants with a view of the Acropolis, and two popular options are Tudor Hall ...
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5 delicious places not to be missed in Athens
May/2023
Athens
5 delicious places not to be missed in Athens. This was our first visit to Athens. And we loved it. The people, the food, and ...
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Review: Spondi
May/2023
Athens Michelin 1 Star
Salty & Overrated. Restaurant Spondi with two stars in the beginning was one of the most highly regarded fine dining establishmentsa in Greece and is ...
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