Frank Sinatra and Ava Garnder’s first visit to Villa d’Este was in the 1950’s. I love the story about a favorite new dish enjoyed during their stay. “The (artichoke risotto) is a risotto that for many years could only be made during the artichoke season, which is the month of March. That was true in […]
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“The precise location of heaven on earth has never been established but it may very well be right here.” ~Herb Caen If you love to read about romance, intrique, celebrities and palatial gradeur, take a look at the history of Villa d’Este. My favorite drawing is titled, “The Long and the Short of the Tale or the Whole […]
Close your eyes and imagine getting on a plane to Paris this weekend. First dinner would be at George V’s Le Cinq restaurant. Take a look at the summer a la carte menu below and decide what you might order! STARTERS Tomatoes from Provence Collection 2010 as a Millefeuille with Crab Meat – Carpaccio/Fried/Iced […]