The Best Rose-Raspberry Croissant in Paris…
can be found at Pierre Hermé, one of Paris’ premier pastry shops, nestled in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés area (my favorite location out of the 7). I often hear people say croissants are not pastries,...
View ArticleThe Best Custard Tart in Lisbon…
and arguably, the world is the Pastel de Nata (also called the Pastéis de Belém) from Antiga Confeitaria de Belem–the purported birthplace of the eggy dessert. Think of it as one of Portugal’s culinary...
View ArticleThe Best Lemon Tart in Paris…
can be found at Jacques Genin, one of Paris’ most reputable pâtisseries and chocolate shops, located in the 3rd arrondissement. But don’t go asking for a lemon tart; ask for a tarte au citron instead....
View ArticleThe Best Martini in London…
is the classic dry at Duke’s Bar (housed in luxury boutique hotel, Duke’s Hotel), a hidden gem in London’s bar scene. Rumor has it that, as a seasoned Duke’s Bar patron, Ian Fleming (of the James Bond...
View ArticleThe Best Macarons in Paris…
can be found at the original 1862 Ladurée bakery, located on Rue Royale. Famed as the creator of the double-decker macaron, Ladurée not only offers the elegant dessert in a rainbow assortment of...
View ArticleThe Best Hamburger in California…
is waiting for you at In-N-Out, a delicious, amazing, fabulous, regional fast food chain that is the pride of the West Coast, particularly California, and that often leaves tourists or East Coasters...
View ArticleThe Best Macarons in Los Angeles…
are nestled on the sprawling shelves of trendy downtown French bistro and bakery, Bottega Louie. Just because it’s LA, don’t assume that you’ll find “skinny macarons”; there’s no skimping on size and...
View ArticleThe Best Cupcakes in Beverly Hills…
await you at Sprinkles, a small cupcake parlor near Rodeo Drive in the heart of the city. The sugary goodness that has been the beloved of America for more than 100 years has expanded its popularity...
View ArticleThe Best Apfelstrudel in Berlin…
awaits you at Augustiner am Gendarmenmarkt, a Bavarian-style restaurant in the charming upscale Gendarmenmarkt area near Friedrichstraβe. Typically from Vienna, Apfelstrudel is a dessert that consists...
View ArticleThe Best Waffle in Brussels…
is the Liège waffle at Dandoy, a traditional, family-owned Belgian biscuiterie that dates back to 1829. You’ll see the word gaufre everywhere, but before you think you’re ordering the wrong item, just...
View ArticleThe Best Sachertorte in Vienna…
is waiting to tempt you at Hotel Sacher, a luxury hotel nestled in the heart of the city. Two things to clarify: 1) Sachertorte is chocolate cake with a twist–chocolate sponge cake with a thin layer of...
View ArticleThe Best Blueberry Donuts in Orange County…
are sitting fresh, hot, and pretty for you at M&M Donuts, a little gem nestled in Anaheim, moments away from Disneyland. The donuts are temples of calories, but it’s ok to reward yourself every now...
View ArticleA Guide to Sushi in Seattle + My Top 3 Picks
Authentic. Unpretentious. Fresh. Non-saucy. No California rolls. That pretty much sums up my approach to sushi. I love a good fusion restaurant, but when it comes to sushi: the simpler, the better....
View ArticleMontreal vs. New York City: Who Does the Bagel Better?
It sounds painfully obvious to say, but I must say it: I’ve long been a fan of New York bagels. But then Montreal happened. I knew that the bagels in the beautiful European-inspired Canadian city were...
View ArticleThe Best Chocolate Chip Cookies in New York City…
await you in all their warm gooey goodness in the tiny unpretentious, basement space at Levain Bakery on the Upper West Side. At $4/each, there’s 4 flavors (chocolate chip walnut, oatmeal raisin, dark...
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