Louis Thomas of The Drinks Business reports that an Emmanuel Macron victory is broadly good news for the French wine industry. He writes (abridged): Emmanuel Macron, the incumbent President of the French Republic who once famously said “a meal without wine is a bit sad”, secured over 58% of the vote in yesterday’s election to defeat […]
A Victory for the French Wine Industry?
Happy Easter: Meet the Man behind the Sweet Parisian Macaron
Standing on the steps of the Madeleine church in the 8th arrondissement, looking down Rue Royale, you can see the Place de la Concorde. Where Rue Royale meets Rue du Faubourg Saint Honore, across the street from Gucci, you’ll see the mint green awnings of maison Ladurée, home to the macaron (pronounced mah-kuh-ron)—meringue like cookies, the […]
Travel Updates in France by David Lebovitz
Debbie and I first met American ex-pat and pastry chef David Lebovitz in Paris back in 2010. We were part of an excellent food/chocolate tour David ran in France and Switzerland. What fun! We have followed his writing since and would not miss an issue of his excellent France-centric newsletter. Here is a quick update […]
Le Bristol, King of Paris Palace Hotels
For over a decade Dick and I have been traveling to Paris to rate the Paris Palace Hotel scene, of which there are about 12 monumental properties. We have stayed at, eaten at, or simply toured all of the hotels many times, and all are marvelous. Our Blue Ribbon winner has always been Le Bristol. […]
If Germany Built a Harley, This Would Be It
Dick and I put over 100,000 miles on our Harleys riding across the United States and Canada. Our riding days are behind us, but as devotees, we keep an eye on the world of motorcycles. A recent piece in the Wall Street Journal caught my eye. It’s not about Harleys, but the BMW R 18 […]
Debbie & Dick Young Congratulate Wine Director Lindsey Fern
Lindsey Fern was recently named wine director at The Inn at little Washington. The Inn is rated #1 with much of America and Debbie and I second that rating. Lindsey is now the only female wine director of a three star restaurant in the United States. Judy Sarris of Gourmet Traveller Wine writes: Gourmet Traveller Wine […]
New England’s 10 Best Lobster Rolls
In Lobster Shacks: A Road-Trip Guide to New England’s Best Lobster Joints (Countryman Press, 2012) Mike Urban, food and travel writer, had the enviable task of picking the 10 best lobster rolls in New England. (What wasn’t on the list, rest assured, was the McDonald’s lobster roll.) Chatham Pier Fish Market | Chatham, MA Located at Cape Cod’s […]
Your Survival Guy’s Disney Trip Part II/Heart Strings/College…YOU
OK, here’s what’s on Your Survival Guy’s mind this morning, one week after returning from the happiest place on earth (You can read about our Disney trip here). The last time we were at Disney was ten years ago. There’s a picture in our house of Izzy and Owen standing in front of the entrance […]
Your Survival Guy’s DISNEY: Rise of the Resistance: Part I
Your Survival Guy is here to report that Walt Disney World is open for business. And if you’re in love with Star Wars, like my family is, then you need to check out Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where you feel like you’re in a […]
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