Sagacious Palate

Musée Baccarat, Paris

Timeless, Elegant, Perfection, Sophisticated, Gravitas; the superlatives are endless, but one word captures the many – – BACCARAT!!! How fitting, Sagacious Palate has landed in one of the most prestigious and sought after crystal producers’ museums in the world, with a personal tour conducted by the incomparable Madame Michaela Lerch, …

The Cristal Room, Baccarat

Yes, this is Baccarat’s Cristal Room, where one has the opportunity to be totally surrounded by and immersed in the rare and refined that is Baccarat. My fascination for this luxury item knows no bounds. It was the initial stay at Baccarat New York that set me on this journey …

Lunch at L’Oiseau Blanc

After settling in at the Peninsula it was time to head up to the rooftop for lunch. It goes without saying – – L’Oiseau Blanc is one of our favorite spots to experience some amazing cuisine and take in a wonderful view of Paris. Chef Sidney was on holiday, but …

The Peninsula, Paris

Having spent several hours in and out of The Peninsula the last two visits and getting to know Chef Sydney, Rodolphe Protat-koffler and Monsieur Sylvian at L’Oiseau Blanc I knew coming back to Paris would not be complete if accommodations were not at The Peninsula. The sheer hospitality and generosity …

March Madness – – My Paris, 2017

I touched down in Paris and my entire being changed for I knew what awaited me as this was my yearly return to dine and enjoy “My Paris,” as we all have one, and mine is always centered around exceptional accommodations, superb chefs, intriguing sommeliers, priceless art, and highly skilled …

Dinner at Daniel

I kicked off my March Madness with a trip to NY for a return to one of my favorite dining spots and to experience La Traviata before heading to Paris where nothing was spared – – the madness in Paris will be posted shortly. Back at Daniel as this is …

Les Tablettes – WOW!!!

What happens when one of my favorite chefs recommends one of his favorite chefs??? PURE ECSTASY!!! This was the experience at Les Tablettes as Chef Gyo Santa insisted we visit during our stay in Paris. I must admit, the experience was sublime, so much so, we ended up visiting twice …

Don Alfonso – Sorrento, Italy

I awoke to a gorgeous sunrise and prepared for what was to be one of the most profound experiences I’ve encountered in Sorrento. We proceeded to leave Anacapri for the ferry, which is always a stunning treat as the view from the convertible taxis are breathtaking. Minus the little traffic …

Chef Marcello & Chef Daniel – Palm Beach, FL

So I took a little break from posting, however I did not take a break from enjoying delicious cuisine and being in the company of some amazing chefs. My first post of 2017 just happens to be one that spotlights two of my favorite chefs in Palm Beach, after all …

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