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An Unplugged Vacation in Paradise

Over the past few weeks, I got overwhelmed with work, as evidenced by my lack of recent posts. Deadlines colliding, a trip to San Francisco for the annual IACP conference, and an upcoming vacation all contributed to make me spend every waking hour in front of my computer screen, without ever feeling like I wasContinue Reading

Two outstanding seasonal, menu-less restaurant experiences in Amsterdam: DeKas and Bloesem

Two outstanding seasonal, menu-less restaurant experiences in Amsterdam: DeKas and Bloesem

I love tasting menus. They showcase a chef’s talent at its best, each dish on the menu tend to be presented in a smaller portion and in a more intricate manner, and they allow me to taste things I wouldn’t be inclined to choose as an entrée. As a creative person myself, I like toContinue Reading

Falling in love with Amsterdam and its culinary delights

Falling in love with Amsterdam and its culinary delights

Researching Amsterdam’s food scene before leaving for my 10-day trip to the Venice of the North, I quickly discovered that Dutch cuisine didn’t have such a great reputation. Fried foods, pancakes, stews and beer seemed to dominate the culinary landscape. Having been to Amsterdam before and dined in an excellent restaurant (De Kas), I knewContinue Reading