We all spend so much time looking at our phones these days - but in Guatemala, instead of staring down at a screen, you'll find yourself constantly craning your neck back to scan the treetops for beautiful birds and playful monkeys. I wasn't sure what to expect from Guatemala, given the largely ... continue reading...
Belize on the Lindblad Quest
Recently we returned from our second Lindblad/National Geographic expedition, to Belize and Guatemala. For the Belize portion, we were on the Quest and sailed the coast and cayes of Belize for five days. As with our Alaska experience, everything was top notch on board - in fact, I liked the ... continue reading...
Les Climats, Paris
Even though we didn't visit Burgundy, we learned a lot about its wines during our last trip to France! Mostly because Captain Jason of the Saroche served white and red Burgundies with dinner each night on the Saroche, but also thanks to our lunch at Les Climats. Climats are the 1200+ different ... continue reading...
Kumiko, Chicago
It's no surprise that D and I love Kumiko, an elegant cocktail bar with a healthy dose of Japanese inspiration from the team behind Oriole. Drinks are sophisticated and creative, with spirits and flavors from Japan (like ume, picked plum, in one rice-inspired cocktail). There's also a robust ... continue reading...
Next: Alinea
The creativity in the Next: Alinea menus isn't shown through food per se - the dishes and the plating are replicated precisely - but in the selection and combination of courses. Unlike the French Laundry menu, which captured a menu from a particular date in its entirety, the Alinea menus were ... continue reading...
Delicious dining aboard Saroche
Captain Jason's partner in barging and life is Chef Dawn, whose food is the final piece in the luxurious Saroche experience. She produces three incredible meals a day (plus delectable bites with a daily champagne aperitif) from a diminutive galley. Breakfast Every breakfast featured ... continue reading...
Champagne adventures on Saroche
One of the delights of our time on Saroche was a daily excursion, guided by our captain, Jason. After breakfast we'd all pile into the van for a short drive through the beautiful Champagne countryside, narrated all the while by Jason. He's an amazing storyteller with a wealth of knowledge about ... continue reading...
Saroche barge in Champagne
The word "barge" doesn't really conjure images of a modern holiday. More likely, you're picturing a boat that may as well be traveling back (very slowly) into the nineteenth century. And yes, there are still some of those barges out there, hauling grain or other cargo - though there may also be ... continue reading...
All around Paris
I hadn't been to Paris for over a decade before our visit this summer, so really wanted to revisit some of the classics - Notre Dame, the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower - and some places I'd never gone before, like Sainte Chapelle. Let's explore: On our first afternoon, we walked along the Seine - a ... continue reading...
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