Author: Dennis
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Tapas and Flamenco Ignite a Timeless Romance in Seville
Just saying the name, Seville, evokes a passionate, sultry craving. It’s almost a crime to pronounce it in English. The LL’s just don’t work do they? You really need the LL’s to be pronounced as a Y. Sevi – YYYAA. It evokes the rhythm of a slow strum Spanish guitar in a barely lit restaurant…
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Savoring Madrid: A Feast of Flavor and Timeless Charm
Madrid is a city that doesn’t just welcome you–it seduces you. A strong storm had just ripped through the streets only hours before my arrival. The forecast called for days of additional rain but I didn’t let it dampen my spirits. I had never been before, and the rain wasn’t going to stop me from…
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Umami Gets Its Groove on at Sushiya on Elm
The neighborhood isn’t complete without atleast one fantastic Sushi place. My exploration of Dallas eateries continues with Sushiya on Elm Street. We arrived at 12:12pm on Thursday afternoon seeking lunch. The restaurant already had several customers seated and was around half full. The hostess greeted us and asked if we wanted bar seating. We took…
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A Visual Feast: Dining at The Woolworth in Dallas
I’ve recently relocated from Los Angeles to downtown Dallas and I’m searching for a great downtown Happy Hour experience. I was hoping that I was going to find it at The Woolworth. I’ve read quite a few 5-star reviews, and the location is fantastic. It’s on the 2nd floor with both inside seating and a…
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A Feast for the Senses – Barcelona’s Vibrant Food and Wine Scene
Spain is a top global destination. Charming towns, beautiful beaches, vibrant cities and delicious cuisine draw record crowds. While regions specialize in different cuisines major cities unify it all. With more than 1.7 million residents, Barcelona, is the 2nd largest city in Spain and ideal for exploring its incredible food & wine scene. More details…
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Barcelona–The Moxy, the Allure & Why you Need to Go
Did you know that Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballe were meant to perform “Barcelona” live together at the Opening Ceremonies of the 1992 Barcelona Olympics? Sadly, Freddie died in Nov. of 1991 and never made that stage. The song “Barcelona” had been chosen as the anthem for those Olympic Games. They did ultimately change the…
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Cooking with Dennis–Lamb Burgers & Pinot Noir to the Rescue
It’s a Sunday night Greek dinner. Since it has been a busy weekend, I have opted for a dinner that’s quick yet full of flavor! We are making lamb burgers on pita bread, homemade tzatziki sauce with lots of fresh dill and a quick Greek salad. I’ll be pairing it with a French Pinot Noir.…
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2600 Years of History & A Front Row Parking Space
Cartagena is a port city on the southeastern coastline of Spain. After 10 consecutive sea days aboard Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas our first port stop was Cartagena. This is my Cartagena port review. We had finally made it to Europe. Excited when I woke up, I walked over and opened the balcony blinds.…
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I Want to be at Campisi’s–The Room Where It Happens
Campisi’s is a Dallas landmark and has been for many years. My favorite two locations are Downtown and Mockingbird. I did recently visit both of these locations for this article. It was this most recent visit to the Mockingbird location where for the first time I was seated in the Club Room. Cue Hamilton and…
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Maple Leaf Diner – Yeah Canadians really are that Great!
We’ve all gone to search for local food options on our smart phones. I was staying in North Dallas and the Maple Leaf Diner popped up as an option just a few miles away at Preston Rd. and LBJ (I-635). As I dug a little deeper I realized this little diner had quite a reputation.…