In an attempt to improve my writing, in particular, my food writing, I’ve been reading like crazy lately. Two books I’m working on concurrently – Garlic and Sapphires by Ruth Reichl and Will Write for Food by Dianne Jacob – both state that you should eat at a place several…
La Ménagère in Florence, Italy I’ll admit that a place that bills itself as a concept restaurant/bistro/cocktail bar/florist/shop sounds a bit chaotic. And it could be, if it isn’t done just right. Fortunately, La Ménagère in Florence has absolutely nailed it. I think it was the wall of flowers that…
If you’re like me, you want to eat well when you travel. If you want to eat well in many Italian cities, you have to do a bit of research and planning ahead of time, due to the abundance of tourist traps that are waiting to charge hungry diners too…
We’ve all had a lot more time to watch TV over the last few months. In an expected turn of events, I did a deep-dive into some foodie shows, including Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern. His Rome episode includes a stop at Pizzeria Ostiense, which is just a short walk…
Tucked just off one of Bologna’s busiest streets is Trattoria Gianni, a lively little spot that serves up regional dishes, decadent desserts, and a great variety of wines. I ate there for the first time a few weeks ago after a local recommended it, and it has since then made…
Trattoria Serghei in Bologna Location and opening hours Via Paella 12 – 12:30 – 2:30; 7:30 – 10pm – closed Saturdays for dinner and Sundays When I first started working in Bologna, I met a friend for a winter lunch on a chilly, wet day. She had lived there years…
On our first night in Lisbon, we had a seafood feast at Cervejaria Ramiro, which was featured on an episode of No Reservations, hosted by Anthony Bourdain. Normally, I might shy away from a place that has been featured on a TV show, as I’m not one for lines and touristy…