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MEXICO 2006: Day 1, Sunday September 3, 2006

[…]only thing that could rouse us is the promise that, in a few short hours, we’d be in sunny Mexico, on the Mayan Riviera, sipping frosty Banana Republics out of large glasses at the Barcelo. We made it to the airport with no problem — it is always amazing to […]

DINNER 225: Sunday, August 13, 2006

Today, Wendy & I ran some errands — getting new luggage for our upcoming trip to Mexico, buying another bookcase to load with books (mostly culinary books and cooking magazines. When we bought the bookcase, Wendy made me promise that she could have one shelf before I filled it!), and […]

Ten on Tuesday: 10 Things You Want to Do in 2009

[…]to everything. As I write this, I am in month #8. Travel! I’d love to get back to Las Vegas, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Germany, Dominican Republic. I’d love to get to California, France, Florida (Disney, specifically), and, well, just about anywhere else! Finally kill my old stupid debt, once and […]
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CULINARY: Pigall’s night — Oct. 13 2007

[…]October 13, 2007, only a couple days after returning from a wonderful week of vacation in Mexico’s Mayan Riviera (report coming soon), I worked at Jean-Robert at Pigall’s. When I arrived, I was greeted warmly and asked immediately if I was there all night. I said I was, and Raymond […]
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Dinner Menu from Fleur de Lys, Las Vegas

[…]a rose which he presented to Wendy. Dungeness Crab, Avocado, Watermelon Gazpacho Gruet Rose, New Mexico, NV Ahi Tuna Tartare, Shaved Fennel Slaw, Ginger Ponzu Gruner Veltliner, Hirsch, “Hillengenstien”, Kamptal, Austria 2007 Truffled Onion Soup, Braised Duck Crepe, Red Onion Puree, Black Truffle Chardonnay, Au Bon Climat, Santa Barbara, California […]

Wendy's Vacation Review: Iberostar Cozumel

[…]poo at all). I only drink bottled water, only rinse toothbrush in bottled water. I have been to Mexico 5 years in a row now and have NEVER had a single shaky poo… ..either I am Ironstomach or you folks who get sick are doing something wrong. The grounds are […]

First JAMES BEARD dinner in Cincinnati, April 3, 2003

On April 3, 2003, Wendy & I attended the first-ever James Beard Dinner in Cincinnati, Ohio to benefit the James Beard Foundation. James Beard is recognized as the father of American gastronomy. Throughout his life, he pursued and advocated the highest culinary standards, and served as a mentor to emerging […]
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Iberostar Punta Cana

[…]for them they will direct you. All in all we love the resort. We want to try the Mayan Riviera in Mexico next and will stay at the Iberostar. But dollar-for-dollar you can’t beat the price of the Dominican Republic, and I am sure we will return again. Any questions […]

START HERE: PUERTO RICO: Thursday, July 28, 2005

[…]which was supposed to begin at 4:00). There was a phone to call the rental car shuttle, and unlike Mexico and Punta Cana airports, nobody was trying to carry our luggage for a dollar’s tip here. The shuttle rocketed us through San Juan’s Thursday rush hour across the highway to […]
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Punta Canta: TUESDAY OCTOBER 22, 2002 or Testing the Boundaries of "All You Can Eat"

[…]elected to tough it out and dine there anyway. The train arrived and we took the 3 minute ride to MEXICO LINDO. The menu offered a salad bar, a buffet, and a dessert bar, along with menu items. Someone at the table asked, “Do we order the entree first or […]
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