By Teri Bialosky A fellow patron at Arzak, a renowned restaurant ranked #8 on the World’s Best List and featured in a wonderful documentary entitled “Three Stars” (well worth watching), was making copious notes of each course. He told me he had been coming to the restaurant in Spain’s Basque region for years, but this time he was writing a review for a regional paper. (He is … [Read more...] about Eating in Spain: “Basqueing” in the Glow of San Sebastian
Dining
For Love of Perogies
By Sandra J. Howe Perogies are a favorite comfort food, and nobody makes them better than the Perogie Palace in Meaford, Ontario. Their slogan (“We make everything RIGHT here!”) speaks to their commitment to fresh, handmade, delicious food. Becky Weller and Alex Bogacki opened the Perogie Palace four years ago, and have worked diligently at perfecting recipes and providing … [Read more...] about For Love of Perogies
Don Carlos Restaurante – An Offer You Can’t Refuse
By Kay Bolden ITWPA Member To paraphrase the Godfather, when you dine at Don Carlos Restaurante in Buenos Aires, you can leave the gun. But please, take the ravioli. You’ll be glad you did. We arrived for dinner to find the front door locked tight, even though the lights were blazing inside. We knocked and waited; the taxi didn’t. Don Carlos himself peered at us through … [Read more...] about Don Carlos Restaurante – An Offer You Can’t Refuse
Step Back in Time: Afternoon Tea at The San Diego Westgate Hotel
By Noreen L. Kompanik ITWPA Member Pinkies up and here we go. The stage is set for one memorable afternoon upon entering the refined, classical European lobby of The Westgate Hotel, located near the heart of San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter. We are warmly greeted by the hotel concierge, elegantly dressed in a colorful sari. She briefly describes the history of the … [Read more...] about Step Back in Time: Afternoon Tea at The San Diego Westgate Hotel
Hooked on Dining — Di Paolo’s Italian Restaurant
By Shannon E. Johnson ITWPA Member Di Paolo’s Italian restaurant began life as an authentic Italian deli located in the heart of Penns Grove. Fast forward more than 40 years, and the business has grown into a shining example of fine Italian cuisine and is known as one of New Jersey’s best kept secrets. Upon stepping into Di Paolo’s, you are immediately transported back to … [Read more...] about Hooked on Dining — Di Paolo’s Italian Restaurant