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Newport Beach: A Honeymooner’s Paradise

Newport Beach: A Honeymooner’s Paradise

The sweet fragrance of love is in the air, and this time it is in Newport Beach, California. Think classic, not cliché. Look beyond the usual destinations such as Bora Bora or Hawaii for your honeymoon, and let the coastal gem of...

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The Best Fresh Juice in Mumbai…

The Best Fresh Juice in Mumbai…

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 that's able to charge...

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Le Refuge des Fondus: Wine in Baby Bottles

Le Refuge des Fondus: Wine in Baby Bottles

Who ever said baby bottles were just for babies definitely hadn't been to Le Refuge des Fondus in Paris. Cleverly ducking the taxes imposed on wine in glasses, the owner of this culinary gem, hidden away in the vibrant bohemian district of Montmarte, decided to offer...

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Berlin: A Culinary Melting Pot

Berlin: A Culinary Melting Pot

Berlin boasts a dining scene that is vibrant, diverse, innovative, and fiercely competitive. The German capital offers much more than just sausages, sauerkraut, and beer, as some may think. Berlin is in a constant state of change, and today, it has become a melting...

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The Best Desserts in San Diego…

The Best Desserts in San Diego…

are hiding at Extraordinary Desserts, a sweet haven of the most decadent and quality desserts. There are two locations in San Diego — one on 5th Street and the other on Union Street, both in downtown. Personally, I'm sold on both locations, although the cafe on Union...

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The Culinary Crusades: Dining Trends Around the World

The Culinary Crusades: Dining Trends Around the World

“Cultivation to the mind is as necessary as food to the body.” –Marcus Tullius Cicero Innovation and food. The socialization of dining has weaved into the very fabric of our society, as new ways of experiencing food are constantly being developed and redefined, giving...

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Dos Palillos: Chopsticks and Toothpicks

Dos Palillos: Chopsticks and Toothpicks

The city was Berlin. The language was English. The waiter was Polish. The restaurant designers were French. The cuisine was a blend of Spanish and Asian. I’m painting the scene of my dining experience at Dos Palillos, a restaurant that blatantly lies at the crux of...

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The Best Scones in London…

The Best Scones in London…

come at a steep price, but look no further than the Ritz London, the charming iconic luxury hotel in Green Park. Notting Hill, anyone? From all my 20+ afternoon tea experiences, the Ritz is the reigning champion of the scone. Light, fluffy, and buttery...just how I...

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