There’s only so many meals you can eat in 24 hours at the gorgeous Masseria Palombara, but lucky for us, we timed it just right so that we could try them all! First up was lunch which is where enjoyed a local rose and the most delicious (and surprising for Italy) brown bread. This is…
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Le Pietre Volte- Capo Vaticano
An easy find adjacent to the gorgeous Borgo Donna Canfora is Le Pietre Volte, the perfect restaurant for the first night of vaca…and in easy stumbling distance should you have had a wake-up call at 3am as we did. The large property hosts a rooftop terrace, expansive indoor dining space, more casual lawn setting, and…
The Stinking Rose- San Francisco
As part of the weekend’s birthday celebrations, we took the recommendation of the probably overly touristy restaurant, The Stinking Rose. Maybe the best restaurant name of all time, part of the lure, the other part being that it’s a garlic themed restaurant. Yes, please! When in Rome, we started with their roasted garlic infused oil,…
Flour + Water, San Francisco
If there’s one thing that will have me setting a 1AM alarm, it’s the phrase “pasta tasting menu.” At the acclaimed Flour + Water, they offer just that, and even more so a special one to commemorate 15 years, with each course one of their “greatest hits.” If a reservation could be scored, this would…
One65- San Francisco
Special birthdays require special desserts and what could be better than a few gorgeous creations from the Michelin starred One65? Answer: nothing. Elegantly delivered to an average locale, these creations convinced even the biggest non-chocoholic (moi) that this makes for an excellent birthday celebration. At $13 each and a wee DoorDash delivery, elegance and indulgence…
Serata Hall- London
What’s one to do if you have 33 GBP and a Sunday morning to spare? Head to Serata Halll but be prepared to be part of a birthday and bachelorette extravaganza. Without asking, you’re brought a bottle of white and rose sparkling… oh and a jug of rum punch for good measure! They need to…
Howling Hops Hackney
Fancy a pineapple reminiscent “tropical pale ale?” Good because this place is so popular, it’s about the only thing still on tap. Perfect for a tasting flight that’s all the same beer. 🍺
Au Petit Comptoir- Reims
The last night in Reims brought us to Au Petit Comptoir which was very busy for Saturday evening. While we should have ordered from the menu, we tucked into a “surprise menu.” Lucky for us, we were a course ahead of the table next to us, or it wouldn’t have been a surprise afterall. The…
Copain Comme Cochon- Reims
Copain Comme Cochon is amusingly situated next door to Le Clos (and the market!) which is a fun ambiance for playful apertifs. Old ski lifts make for an excellent location for a glass of champagne. The restaurant itself is small and luckily saved us a table on a busy market saturday. I opted for the…
La Chevre et Menthe- Reims
After touring the cathedral and ahead of our cellar visit at Veuve Cliquot, I found myself starving! We lucked into a non-touristic spot charmingly named La Chevre et Menthe. With a two plate daily special at just 20 EUR, what’s not to love? I started with a ham and cheese pie that could have been…
Rotisserie Henry IV- Ay-Champagne
Highly recommended by the good people of both Le Bistrot and Billecart-Salmon was Rotisserie Henry IV in the center of Ay-Champagne. While we arrived for a late dinner, the courtyard was still lovely and you could imagine how perfect it would be on a sunny day. We started with the baked St. Marcelin with a…
Macarons and Mayhem 