by Nyssa P. Chopra | Nov 7, 2012 | Best of... Food+Drink, Destinations, Eat Well, Europe, Food + Drink Guides, London, Travel Well, United Kingdom
is the classic dry at Duke’s Bar (housed in luxury boutique hotel, Duke’s Hotel), a hidden gem in London’s bar scene. Rumor has it that, as a seasoned Duke’s Bar patron, Ian Fleming (of the James Bond fame) coined the catchphrase “shaken not stirred” here, so it’s no...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Nov 5, 2012 | Best of... Food+Drink, Destinations, Eat Well, Europe, Food + Drink Guides, France, Paris, Travel Well
can be found at Jacques Genin, one of Paris’ most reputable pâtisseries and chocolate shops, located in the 3rd arrondissement. But don’t go asking for a lemon tart; ask for a tarte au citron instead. You’ll be received with much better service, and maybe even a...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Oct 29, 2012 | Best of... Food+Drink, Destinations, Eat Well, Europe, Food + Drink Guides, Portugal, Travel Well
and arguably, the world is the Pastel de Nata (also called the Pastéis de Belém) from Antiga Confeitaria de Belem–the purported birthplace of the eggy dessert. Think of it as one of Portugal’s culinary gifts to the world. These unbelievably creamy, flaky...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Oct 23, 2012 | Destinations, Eat Well, Latin America, Mexico, Travel Well
Oh Mexico City, in the face of such logic… Translation: One who drinks, gets drunk. One who gets drunk, sleeps. One who sleeps, doesn’t sin. One who doesn’t sin, goes to heaven. Since we’re all going to heaven, let’s...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Oct 15, 2012 | Asia, Best of... Food+Drink, Destinations, Eat Well, Food + Drink Guides, India, Travel Well
is most definitely at the Haji Ali Juice Centre, located at Haji Ali Circle near Cumballa Hill. Founded in 1937, it’s an institution in Mumbai, with listings in almost every guide book. It’s a juice stall/fast food joint on the side of the road...
