New Year Weekend Scape, Ticino (Lockdown version)

Like the rest of the world our lives have changed and many of us have found ways to stay sane, healthy, and grateful for all we have despite all the chaos of Covid-19 . In Switzerland, my home, more restrictions were implemented before the holiday. This means many will not be with their families for…

The Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo

Hotel Metropole is where elegance meet luxury but is not the kind of  flashy show off luxury, here you’ll find old elegance with a modern style.  This historic  hotel received a renovation in 2004 giving it a  morden touch  without taking away the historic richness and subtle elegance.The lounge area  is exquisitely furnished making the space charming and…

Le Petit Nice – A Jewel By The Sea

Le Petit Nice is a sea-side jewel that can be found in quiet residential zone half way between the beaches and city center of beautiful Marseille. The white Mediterranean setting is sophisticated and airy. The sea views are everywhere, from the moment you arrive you instantly feel connected with the endless skies and vast blue…

S E A F O O D TEMPLE in Portugal

If you are looking for the best local seafood in town don’t look any further, Cervejaria Ramiro (in Lisbon) is the place to indulge! Feel free to take a sneak peek through the glass cabinets display the fabulous lobster, tiger prawns, oysters, crabs, huge red scarlet shrimp and of course, the classics in every Portuguese restaurant:…

G E L I N A Z 2016

This year I had the wonderful privilege to attend the The Grand Gelinaz Shuffle  (Two) in Lisboa. For those unfamiliar with the event,  this is where 40 top cutting edge Chefs form around the world swap lives, identities… and restaurants! Leaving the guest guessing and wondering until they are seated which top chef will be…

THE ARAKI

The Araki is a sushi bar focusing entirely on the highest quality of Edomae (Tokyo style) sushi. This nine seater sushi bar is like no other anywhere in Europe, serving only two dinner setting each evening. There is no menu and it is based on the Omakase style which mean (I’ll leave it up to you) a fixed menu. The…

Fäviken, Exploring The Wild Side

  A unique dining experience in the middle of nowhere. Fäviken, is located in a remote 20, 00 acres hunting state, a nature reserve in Jämtland, Sweden. The experience was beyond amazing, to say the least. The talented 31-year-young  Magnus Nilsson implements his Nordic roots into every served dish. The chef and his team preserve,…