Dining at a Top 50 Restaurant

Le Calandre– A true dining experience. In 2008, Le Calandre (aka “Max Alajmo’s culinary playground”) was rated the 36th best restaurant in the world. Now in 2017, it has jumped up to the 29th best restaurant in the world. The Italian eatery is located in Rubano, about a 45 minute drive west of Venice. The restaurant is one of eight in all of Italy to … Continue reading Dining at a Top 50 Restaurant

Easy & Delicious: Cook a Whole Fish

I’ve always been intimidated by cooking a whole fish. I imagined it being a complicated and long process. But surprisingly, this is one of the easiest dishes to cook. It’s a fast, healthy, and delicious dinner. Ingredients: Fish – I used Branzino, but any whole, white fish would work. Such as Turbot, Tilapia, Sea Bass, Sole, Halibut, Cod, or Haddock. Lemons Onion Cherry Tomatoes Fresh Parsley … Continue reading Easy & Delicious: Cook a Whole Fish

Crema Coffee Brewtique

Crema is my favorite coffeehouse and located in one of my favorite U.S. cities, Nashville, TN. The owner-operated shop is known as a “coffee brewtique.” Once a diesel engine repair shop, Crema opened its doors in 2008. Crema only sells the beans they roast. The shop’s co-owner writes, “We source, roast and sell only our beans. And we only sell single origins.” Crema’s saying is to … Continue reading Crema Coffee Brewtique