My trip to Coqueta

My trip to Coqueta

Let’s begin in The little city by the bay. Coqueta………A delicious piece of Spain on the Embarcadero waterfront in San Francisco. Spanish for the word “flirt”, Chef Michael Chiarello’s restaurant overlooking the Bay Bridge on Pier 5...

SPARGEL

Just as Strawberries mark the spring season in Central Florida, nothing epitomizes spring in Germany quite like the revered white stalks of Spargel(Asparagus).  While the green variety is more popular here in the states, and readily available, the Germans prefer...

J Vineyards &Winery Bubble Room

 J Vineyards &Winery Bubble Room A memorable dining experience in the heart of the Russian River Valley Passing thru Sonoma county recently, my friends and I decided to splurge on our Saturday lunch and experience the wine country cuisine of Chef Erik Johnson. The...

Asador Etxebarri

I have fond childhood memories of vacationing with my folks and patiently sitting in the backseat of the families Oldsmobile station wagon as they searched out new restaurants in what I remember as obscure locales.     “If it’s good, people will search it...

San Sebastián, Spain……. A taste of Culinary Heaven!

Let me just begin by saying there is not a speedy way to travel to San Sebastián, Spain from the United States. All flights require a layover in Europe, with Barcelona and Madrid being the closest international hubs. It is a 5-6 hour car ride to SS from either of...