On our way to dinner a few weeks back we passed by a large well-lit cafe on the bustling avenue Roosevelt which we added to our list of new places to try out. Last Sunday, after brunch at another new discovery in Condado (more on that later), we headed over to Puerto Nuevo to see …
On the first Sunday of every month (next one is on December 2), a lively market is held in Condado’s Ventana al Mar which is the large plaza on Avenida Ashford right in front of the sea. Housed in a large tent, there are numerous stalls selling everything from plants (orchid, lavender and fresh herbs) …
Mid-week during my sister and aunt’s visit to Puerto Rico, we decided to do a walking tour of San Juan with Castillo Tours. Our driver and guide, Hector, picked us up at home and drove us on the scenic beach road and we arrived in Old San Juan half an hour later. First stop was …
On my last day in New York, I met up with good friend, Brooklyn native and fellow foodie C, who said I couldn’t leave the cit without stopping by Chelsea Market – which houses an enclosed food court with specialized food purveyors including a large Anthroplogie boutique, a Posman Books and a Bowery Kitchens, restaurant supply …
San Francisco, one of my favorite cities which I haven’t been to since 2003 has changed a lot but still remains the same. The laid-back vibe is still there along with the love for all things organic, local and seasonal. No visit would have been complete without a stop at the Ferry Building Marketplace. And …
Artesania Argentina Arandu – Avenida Ayacucho, 1924, Recoleta (Telephone: +54 11 4800 1575) Right smack in the tony neighborhood of Recoleta, Arandu has been in business since 1987 producing high quality traditional Argentinean arts and crafts. From belts to ponchos, alpargatas to boots and all sorts of leather goods, pewter items to silverware, carriages to saddles …
Clockwise from top left: lamb ribs, arugula salad with chicharon croutons, chanterelle paella, sisig. Before I start posting on the restaurants I’ve been to recently in Bali, I need to write about one of my favorite restaurants in Manila – El Cirkulo. On my last trip back home in July, I had lunch there, took photos, …
Travels with a Gourmet 