“Travel is one of the most effective tools for personal growth and development. Both humbling and rewarding, it’ll leave you simultaneously at a loss for words and an unstoppable urge to tell the world about it. That’s travel for me. I couldn’t live without it.”
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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”…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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).…