As with all great individuals, no one flourishes and reaches their full potential without the assistance of others. One such individual I treasure, revere and continue to draw inspiration from is the timeless and incomparable — Mr. Bobby Short. I didn’t meet Mr. Short at the amazing Cafe Carlyle in New York, it was one
I took a year off from posting as I decided it was time to move – – physically, spiritually, and professionally. All roads sent me to what I can best describe as my personal Mediterranean – – North Palm Beach, Florida. It is here where I reside and will share my “Luxury Adventures,” near and
Sometimes there’s nothing better than a great burger and fries, but there is no time when anything is better than a FANTASTIC bottle, or two of wine!!!! L’Oiseau Blanc – – Rooftop Restaurant +331 58 12 67 30 OiseauBlancPPR@peninsula.com
Mr. Juan Diego Flórez My first live experience of this amazing voice happened in Milan, July 18, 2005 at Teatro alla Scala. It was a magical moment that forever connected my aspiration as a singer and admiration as a patron. It would be twelve years later that a dare would land me backstage
Épicure – – A Brunch to Remember. The day started with the most amazing news – – we’d been granted permission to meet Mr. Juan Diego Flórez backstage at the Palais Garnier after his recital, although only one of us knew of this, which made for a spectacular surprise for the other. I
My apologies for the break in posting, as there’s more to life than amazing travel, out of this world cuisine, endless delicious bottles of wine and incredible personalities who become dear friends, well not really – – THIS IS MY LIFE!!! And what better way to pick up where I left off than with one
After an incredible tasting at Musée Baccarat and enjoying great conversations, it was now time for lunch. Lunch with Maestro Barry Douglas that is. With Barry’s hectic schedule between performances around the globe and conducting his orchestra, Camerata Ireland, finding time when we’re Paris is always a wonderful time of great food, wine and catching
So what happens when the world’s finest crystal meets the world’s finest congac — PURE MAGIC!!!! Our time at Musée Baccarat was so incredible we were extended an invitation to return for a private Louis XIII Cognac tasting by Madame Stéphanie MOREL, Directrice de Boutique and Madame Michaela Lerch, Curator and Director of the Heritage Department
Home – – L’Abeille!!! This is a return I must do as Chef Moret continues to expose our palates to exceptional cuisine that’s always perfection personified. Words fail me, as each return brings about a new and fantastic innovation. Chef Moret’s continued stroke of genius is an experience you shouldn’t miss as his over the
