As a Starwood (SPG) member, I tend to gravitate towards one of the hotels listed under this umbrella when traveling, one of which is Westin. During a recent visit to a Westin this year, I noticed a brochure in the room promoting the Sleep Well Menu. I am sure everyone is interested in sleeping well, especially me. Work […]
Mi Casa Supper Club offers Moroxican fare in Baja
If you’re traveling from San Diego to Rosarito, chances are you’ll whiz right by Mi Casa Supper Club and not even see it. But take a slight detour off the freeway, and it is right there, with the white sails floating in the breeze on the rooftop. It is especially glorious when the sun is […]
Sabor de Baja 2015: culinary competition all-white event
Last week, I was invited to judge at Sabor de Baja, an annual event held at the historic Rosarito Beach Hotel to celebrate Baja’s top chefs, and the end of summer. We are reluctant to leave our cool room at the Rosarito Beach Hotel, where I am enjoying the view from the patio — each […]
Mariscos El Meno: Baja’s hidden gem
Last week, I am invited to Rosarito, Baja, Mexico to judge at Sabor de Baja, an annual end-of-summer culinary competition featuring 19 of Baja’s top chefs. That event will be documented in a separate post, but for now, I want to talk about some of the wondrous meals we eat on this trip. On this day, we […]
A Las Vegas reunion ends with an Italian dinner at Fiamma
It is always difficult when there is a large group involved. The task of getting everyone to agree on where to eat is a daunting one. Over the weekend, I was in Vegas for a reunion, and on the last night, we visited Fiamma Trattoria & Bar at the MGM Grand. A friend of a friend […]
