![[Photo Essay] Best Foodie Moments of 2013](https://thecultureur.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/photo-11.jpg)
Oh, the sweet and savory memories... As 2013 comes to a close, here's a photo essay of my best foodie moments of 2013 from around the world: Michelin-starred restaurants. iconic bakeries. cultural experiences. caffeine delights. innovative cuisines. sexy cocktails....
Let's start the last month of 2013 with a new series... One question I often get asked from my travels is what are the best foods to try in...? While I'm happy to tell you about all the yummy dishes I consumed and all the interesting tidbits I learned, the best way to...
is waiting to tempt you at Hotel Sacher, a luxury hotel nestled in the heart of the city. Two things to clarify: 1) Sachertorte is chocolate cake with a twist--chocolate sponge cake with a thin layer of apricot filling and dark chocolate icing, and 2) Hotel Sacher is...
It's a sad state of affairs when it comes to gourmet coffee in Orange County. Want a Starbucks frappuccino? No problem, you'll find one on just about corner of every block. But Starbucks coffee can hardly be considered gourmet coffee, and oh yes, I did just say that....
is the Liège waffle at Dandoy, a traditional, family-owned Belgian biscuiterie that dates back to 1829. You’ll see the word gaufre everywhere, but before you think you’re ordering the wrong item, just know it’s the word for waffle in French. The Liège waffle is a...
awaits you at Augustiner am Gendarmenmarkt, a Bavarian-style restaurant in the charming upscale Gendarmenmarkt area near Friedrichstraβe. Typically from Vienna, Apfelstrudel is a dessert that consists of a cinnamon-spiced apple filling encrusted in layers of flaky...
await you at Sprinkles, a small cupcake parlor near Rodeo Drive in the heart of the city. The sugary goodness that has been the beloved of America for more than 100 years has expanded its popularity worldwide, but when in Beverly Hills, don't go anywhere else but...
![[Review] Hornblower Cruises’ Champagne Brunch in Newport Beach, California](https://thecultureur.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/image-17.jpeg)
The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes. | Marcel Proust Hornblower Cruises -- As I ascended the spiral staircase of the 140-feet Endless Dreams luxury yacht at Newport Harbor, I watched people behind me usher...
![[Guest Post] The Birth and Demise of Authenticity](https://thecultureur.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/P1020474.jpg)
INDIA gave the world the chicken. The Portuguese gave India the potato and chili pepper. For thousands of years, fantastic exchanges have taken place in the South Asian cuisine and these days those changes appear to be driven by travelers unable to ignore the allure...
Deconstructed! is a new series of posts that breaks down select urban centers by their individual areas and offers recommendations for hotels, restaurants, bars, landmarks, insider's tips, and hidden gems for each. Stemming from the kinds of questions I often receive,...
Indian food in the Indian capital? You don't say. Jokes aside, with the recent explosion of international dining options and fusion restaurants in New Delhi, traditional Indian food seems to have taken a back seat. But when I'm traveling to another country, I expect...
![[Recipe] 6 Drool-inducing, Soul-satisfying, Life-altering Cocktails](https://thecultureur.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/bees-knees.jpg)
Who doesn't love a good cocktail?? Well, if you don't, then you should probably stop here, close the screen, and know that we can't be friends. No, seriously. There's very little a good caipirinha or dirty martini can't fix, and they've become my best friends in...