Parisian Perfection at Hotel Normandy Le Chantier
If you’re looking for a wonderful hotel experience in one of the best neighborhoods in Paris, check into Normandy Le Chantier. The hotel’s superlative service started even before I left Los Angeles for France, when the staff, upon my request, kindly emailed me a curated list of recommendations for restaurants and bars, complete with links to each. The same person who was kind enough to take the time to do so was the one who escorted...
Her Name Was Carmen: A True Find in New York’s Soho
Ignore those moments of panic when you at first cannot find the location of the Latin- inspired New York City restaurant Her Name Was Carmen. Located on the Western edge of Soho, there is no signage to alert you and you will be advised to look for an unmarked door at an address that would be otherwise denoted as 527 Broome Street. Breathing a sigh of relief as we stepped inside, we were warmly greeted by staff and escorted to a cozy...
Palace Prime, A Santa Fe Tradition Reborn
Palace Prime’s spacious dining room features touches of the original red decor You can practically feel the history of the place as you walk into Santa Fe’s Palace Prime Steak + Seafood, the newest incarnation at a location that have served locals and tourists alike for coming up on a couple of centuries. That’s right. This fine dining establishment sits on the site of what was once a gambling saloon and a bordello in the...
Santa Fe Indian Market a Smashing Success, Even During the Pandemic
It is the largest Native arts festival in the world and despite all of the precautions taken to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, Santa Fe’s Indian Market wrapped up its 99th edition in a spirit of celebration. Sure, we heard people remarking that in previous years it was so crowded that you could barely walk through the streets of the historic Plaza area, lined with the booths of artists showcasing everything from pottery,...
The Napa River Inn: Your Perfect Home Base in Wine Country
Napa River Inn at the Historic Napa Mill A vacation in California’s storied wine country is always a cause for celebration. There is so much to drink in and we have found no more perfect place to take it all in than at the Inn, the Napa River Inn at the Historic Napa Mill. The moment we walked in to the hotel lobby and were greeted warmly, we knew it was going to be a delightful visit. Yes, the pandemic was raging but the timing was...
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