For our Saturday night out in Moncalvo, we hit up the best reviewed restaurant we could find- Reale Corona. The restaurant defo had some highs and lows. It’s perhaps we needed more guidance in our order, but I’d give it another go. We were beautifully seated in the window which would have had exceptional sunset…
Month: October 2023
Hotel Bern- Bern
The gentleman took a promotion, so I took us away for the weekend. Nothing too far, just far enough away to find a Michelin starred meal and feel like we were on hols- which effectively we were. The weekend was set around a resto rez, and while I waffled on hotels, I ultimately settled on…
Hotel Spinerola- Moncalvo
My first thought when writing this post is that I don’t want to. This place is so special, I almost hate to let this little secret out of the bag… but I will. Looking for a wine themed long weekend in driving distance of Geneva, we stumbled upon Hotel Spinerola in Moncalvo. This only three…
Pizzeria Weekend- Moncalvo
After a few nights of upscale meals that were good , but not great, we wanted something simple. So, on a whim we found Pizzeria Weekend. The staff seemed enamored by the gentleman so allowed us a last minute reservation at a prime table outside. Oh la la! We opted to share a sausage pizza…
Al Gatto Negro- Torino
On the doorstep of a long weekend in the Piedmont region, we drove to Torino for one evening to see a new city, even if it was a bit worse for wear, and try the famed Al Gatto Negro restaurant. Al Gatto Negro was known for having a couple Michelin stars but then lost them…
Ina’s Butternut Squash Bruschetta
What’s a more perfect fall flavor combination than melange of butternut squash, caramelized onions, a dash of maple syrup, and a little apple? Literally nothing. There’s your recipe. No scrolling. Just kidding. Hardly any scrolling and the beauty of this gorgeous site. Thanks again to Ina for the brilliant, bright dinner that’s more of a…
Red Squirrel- Edinburgh
Think cozy pub, but traditional with a femmine vibe that comes from a mint green colored outside, and you have the Red Squirrel pub in Edinburgh. A rain and wind storm basically demanded that a signature steak burger and massive glass of red wine accompany me after a long day. While the chips and garlic…
Jose Carlos Garcia- Malaga
After reading that Jose Carlos Garcia was a Michelin starred restaurant on the waterfront in Malaga, I knew it was the perfect location for my anniversary dinner, celebrating a year in remission. I’d booked in advance thinking I’d enjoy a cozy, indulgent one as I do. Lucky, me it turns out I’d have a partner-in-crime,…
Macarons and Mayhem 