tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47938374087508524732024-03-06T19:34:11.826-08:00Alexandra D. Foster Destinations PerfectedFood, Travel & the Bespoke LifestyleAlexandra D. Fosterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16330209231717394393noreply@blogger.comBlogger321125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793837408750852473.post-38806251397481950742017-03-08T08:43:00.000-08:002017-03-08T08:45:15.365-08:00Avize, France (Champagne) - A Stay at Hotel Les Avisés with Anselme Selosse<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After doing a fair bit of research on where to stay in France's Champagne region, I discovered <a href="http://www.selosse-lesavises.com/champagne-hotel-retaurant/">Hotel Les Avisés</a>. The more I read about the property, the more I became intrigued by its owner, Anselme Selosse. You see, Anselme is the son of famous champagne maker Jacques Selosse, and one of the most renown producers in the entire region, some say the world. His champagne is so rare he has attained a cult following putting collectors in a frenzy just to have a bottle of his liquid gold.<br />
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In fact, Selosse champagne is made in such limited quantities and so sought after, that thieves stole $350,000 worth of champagne in April 2013 in a desperate attempt to get their hands on his bottles. Ask any expert in the region who the most avant-guard, pioneering, knowledgable and influential producer in the region is and the answer is almost always the legendary Selosse.<br />
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Anselme and his wife, Corinne, restored this gorgeous chateau surrounded by vineyards with the help of Bruno Burrione, an interior designer known for his work with Philippe Starck. The hotel only consists of ten rooms, but each one is best described as minimalist chic, where each piece is hand-picked and carefully curated with all the necessary luxury amenities in tow. The common areas are as comfortable and inviting as your own home.<br />
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The award for the coolest hotel room keys goes to Les Avisés - miniature bottles of Selosse champagne (not drinkable, sorry!):<br />
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We were led up the stairs through this hallway to our room:<br />
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The room was a beautiful and soothing space with calming colors that both looked out to the front of the estate from the bedroom and to the beautiful gardens in the rear from the bathroom.<br />
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We were delighted to be given a tour of a few of the other guest rooms in the house, and here you can see the unique decor of each room:<br />
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Unfortunately, Selosse is not open to the public for tasting and tours like the surrounding champagne houses. Even their restaurant is only lucky enough to get three bottles of their champagne an evening to serve their dinner guests. You can imagine my surprise then, when the next morning I was told I would be given a private tour of the Selosse caves led by Anselme himself! Here is a peak inside the areas that are not open to tourists:<br />
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Here is Anselme lighting a piece of paper to help illustrate one of his many philosophies on wine making in the region:<br />
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While Anselme and I communicated in my best French (he is timid to speak in English), dare I say it is enough just to be around him. Having a private audience with Anselme in his own caves, one gets the sense that they are in the company of a modern day Picasso, someone so influential and expert in their art, that they will be talked about and celebrated for their genius and contributions long after they are gone.<br />
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I will never forget being in the company of Monsier Selosse and the hospitality he showed me during my stay. He is a true artist with so much passion. I can't urge you enough to stay at Hotel Les Avisés when you are in the region; it is a slice of luxury. And even if you can't spend the night there, their restaurant is spectacular ... more on that in my next post!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This past weekend I visited <a href="https://www.sohofarmhouse.com/">Soho Farmhouse</a>, the latest addition to the <a href="https://www.sohohouse.com/">Soho House</a> family. Set on over 100 acres of farm land in the Oxfordshire countryside (about a two hour drive from Central London), the property is a member's only club exclusively for Soho House members. However, non-members can enjoy the facilities if they book an overnight stay (good luck, the staff informed me that cabins are reserved until Christmas right now, and after you read this post you will see why!). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">You will not be at a loss for things to do at Soho Farmhouse, it seems they have thought of everything! The indoor/outdoor swimming pool is heated for year-round use and situated on a small pond (guests can hop in row boats and row themselves around on the pond). The pool is connected to the gym and nearby tennis courts, and surrounded by a lawn filled with sun beds and an outdoor drinks bar. Next to the pool is one of several restaurants, Pen Yen, featuring a Japanese menu (below). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The main dining room is set inside a magnificent wood paneled, steal beam and brick barn with an open kitchen and two levels of dining, including a second floor outdoor terrace. How cool are the chandeliers made out of wagon wheels? The a la carte menu features burgers, seafood, vegetarian options and Sunday roasts. All of the vegetables are sourced from the garden on the property and the rest of the products are sourced locally in the surrounding area.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Accommodations include 40 cabins each decorated in a beautiful country farm chic style, complete with their own mini kitchens. They range from studios to one, two and three bedrooms. Larger parties can book an entire farm house or farm cottage on the property. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For those looking for a more rustic camping experience (think: Glamping), another fun option are the bell tents. Each teepee comes with a six-foot bed, a wood burning stove, rugs and a pair of armchairs. Bathroom, shower and sauna facilities are located in the Boathouse, less than 100 meters away. There’s also an outdoor living area, with tea, coffee, a hot water bottle station and hay bales around a fire pit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For a few hours of pampering you can check into the <a href="http://www.cowshedonline.com/">Cowshed Spa</a> complete with a hair salon and a shop stocked with all the best Cowshed products:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">There is also the coziest pub on the property. I can imagine on a winter's day with the fireplace blaring you would never want to leave. A small stage hosts live music acts inside in the evenings.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Walking around Soho Farmhouse and visiting all of the different buildings on site and discovering what was inside, I felt like a kid on a treasure hunt. The Farmshop and Deli is a cafe serving all sorts of hot and cold drinks, smoothies, milkshakes, delicious cakes, deli sandwiches and yummy items you can purchase for take away:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For horse lovers, you can rent a horse for £50 an hour and walk, trot or cantor your way around the fields, accompanied by a guide:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">There are two shops on the property as well, one that sells fresh flowers, home decor items and branded Soho House paraphernalia, as well as a high-fashion clothing store:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A horse drawn carriage is on hand all day to take you anywhere you would like to go on the property. It is also used in the morning to deliver fresh bottles of milk to each cabin and in the evening it pulls up to your cabin with a fresh stack of firewood for your fireplace:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Soho Farmhouse even has their own cinema, so you can go to the movies in the evening:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">While I was there they were setting up for a wedding in one of their barns, candles and bales of hay set the mood.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I'm already plotting my next visit to Soho Farmhouse. Whether you are looking for a countryside retreat to get away from it all, or want an active jam-packed vacation, this is the spot!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There are few places more quintessential New England summer chic than Newport, Rhode Island. And the perfect place to take it all in on a sunny day is the rolling lawn overlooking the harbor and the Jamestown bridge at the Relais & Chateaux property <a href="http://www.castlehillinn.com/">Castle Hill Inn</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Whether you are staying at the property or not, you can enjoy a lovely alfresco lunch at their informal bar and restaurant called The Lawn. Think warm summer breezes, fresh salty ocean air, frosty cold cocktails, and delectable favorites like lobster rolls, a variety of seafood and juicy burgers (topped with lobster if you want!).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You won't be at a loss for entertainment, some of the most stunning yachts and sail boats parade back and forth on their way in and out of the harbor. I would have gladly accepted a ride on this one:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For lunch we devoured native fish tacos with crispy tortillas, slaw and a side of corn on the cob:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As well as a marinated seafood salad with calamari, smoked mussels, baby shrimp and roasted peppers in a garlic-fennel vinaigrette:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After lunch you can take an afternoon nap on one of the large, white Adirondack chairs that dot the lawn. Really there is no reason to leave ... </span><br />
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Alexandra D. Fosterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16330209231717394393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793837408750852473.post-8009911876976244302016-07-21T05:00:00.004-07:002016-07-21T05:00:33.840-07:00Florence, Italy - LUISA VIA ROMA Cocktail at the Belmond Villa San Michele<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">High up in the Florentine hills sits the stunning five star <a href="http://www.belmond.com/villa-san-michele-florence/">Belmond Villa San Michele</a>, which was the host of a fabulous outdoor evening cocktail and shopping party to celebrate the launch of my pillows now being available for sale at renown Florence retailer <a href="http://www.luisaviaroma.com/alexandra+d+_dot_+foster/home/catalog/lang_EN/desid_VY5">LUISA VIA ROMA</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">LUISA VIA ROMA could not have picked a more perfect location. Villa San Michele has been, and continues to be, the chosen hideaway for celebrities and high-profile clientele alike. And the setting, well that just speaks for itself! It is pretty tough to beat the verdant views out over Tuscany from the hotel's spectacular gardens. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Guests were treated to cocktails for this 'Fashion Happy Hour' as well as a specially curated selection of clothes, accessories and home decor items, amongst them, our <a href="http://www.alexandradfoster.com/">Alexandra D. Foster pillows</a>. There was also an interactive touch screen that allowed customers to shop directly on the LUISA VIA ROMA website.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The next time you are in Florence, make sure to visit the LUISA VIA ROMA shop right in the center of town, and do stop by the Villa San Michele for a stroll through the gardens, a drink or bite to eat, and some magnificent views over the city.</span><br />
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<br />Alexandra D. Fosterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16330209231717394393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793837408750852473.post-53542214043215213342016-06-25T04:23:00.000-07:002016-06-25T04:23:18.821-07:00Florence, Italy - Il Santo Bevitore Restaurant<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On a tiny little side street just on the opposite side of the Arno River in the Oltrarno neighborhood of Florence lies <a href="http://www.ilsantobevitore.com/">Il Santo Bevitore</a>. This is one of the most talked about restaurants in the city, mainly due to the fact that they serve near Michelin-star quality Italian dishes (this is no spaghetti and meatballs joint my friends!). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The service is gregarious and friendly and reservations are highly recommended. We sat down for dinner at 9:30pm on a Sunday night and this place was just getting going. Lively and spirited, but perfectly dark with ultra flattering candlelight dancing on every table, its a wonderful ambience in which to tuck into some superb and inventive Italian fare.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Two of us sampled six dishes (for the sake of the blog, naturally), but left feeling satiated, not stuffed. We tried the garganelli pasta with crushed tomatoes, zucchini and onions:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Followed by little tortellini parcels filled with pigeon and topped with fava beans and a bitter orange mustard:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We washed it down with a white Arneis from Piedmont, which was exceptionally food friendly:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Once past the "primi" we then moved onto some house specialities: crunchy octopus legs: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And a "Wow, how did they do that?" mushroom flan with a mousse-like consistency topped with sage, celery, speck and parmigiano:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The next two courses were a beef carpaccio with capers, bits of marinated yellow egg yolk, and pecorino cheese:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And two milky balls of beautiful burrata cheese on a bed of sauteed spinach:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The wine list is extensive and the waiters love retrieving bottles from the very top shelves!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We rounded out our meal with the beautiful simplicity of a few almond biscuits dunked in perfectly sweet vin santo dessert wine and then enjoyed the midnight stroll back over the Arno to our hotel.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you find yourself in Florence on a Sunday and are in need of a truly peaceful escape from the throngs of tourists and the hustle and bustle, look no further than the Sunday Brunch at the exquisite boutique hotel <a href="http://www.jkplace.com/">J.K. Place Firenze</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As you sink into one of their white wing back chairs with coordinating monogrammed pillow, you have the sense that you are relaxing in the comfort of your own home (that is, if you lived in a dream home interior designed by famous Florentine Michele Bonan and had your own personal staff to wait on you). The coziness of the space and the gentle color palette are the perfect backdrop for a leisurely Sunday spent eating until your heart's content. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For a fixed price of 60EUR you can enjoy the menu as follows:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">First choose a welcome cocktail, anything from local wines to a J.K. Place signature Bloody Mary, Mimosa or Bellini. Tea, coffee, cappuccino, hot chocolate and mineral water are also available. Then you get up and navigate your way around the buffet station set up in the neighboring room. You'll find both sweet and savory items including cakes, muffins, pistachio brownies, fresh fruit, yogurt, salad, meats, cheeses, cereals (there's even a vegan corner). A basket of homemade breads, rolls and croissants is also brought to your table.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As if the buffet wasn't enough to fill you for the entire day, you then move on to the 'J.K. Kitchen' portion of the menu, where you can order a hot dish specially prepared by the chef. There are eggs benedict, pancakes, scrambled eggs, bagels with salmon and cream cheese, burgers, pastas, steak and fresh fish of the day all on offer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We went for a lovely cod filet and some salmon, both served with beautiful grilled vegetables as an accompaniment. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The absolutely charming and wonderfully attentive waitstaff would not let us leave without trying the famous J.K. Place tiramisu ... it was hands down one of the best I have ever tasted, and believe me, having lived in Rome, Padova, Trieste and Boston's North End, I have had my fair share of tiramisu! Unforgettable. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I highly recommend spending a lazy Sunday enjoying the brunch at J.K. Place. Outside tables are available in the nice weather and have a glorious view of the facade of the Santa Maria Novella Church (the facade is not only the oldest of all the churches in Florence but it is also the only church with its original, planned facade still in place today). </span><br /><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was lucky enough to stay at the hotel on this visit as well, so stay tuned for some gorgeous interior shots and a look at the duplex suite overlooking the Santa Maria Novella church that we stayed in while here in Florence. </span><br />
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<br />Alexandra D. Fosterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16330209231717394393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793837408750852473.post-43434685474091427462016-05-05T04:02:00.000-07:002016-05-05T04:02:14.764-07:00Hautvillers, France - A Day Exploring the Champagne Region<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On a recent weekend trip to the Champagne region of France, we spent a morning exploring the tiny little town of Hautvillers. Set up on a hill and surrounded by vineyards, the entire town consists of about three streets, but is really beautiful in its simplicity.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My favorite aspect of the town is the hand-painted signs in front of each building that indicate what trade goes on inside: have a look and see if you can figure each one out!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hautvillers is famous for one very good reason: the abbey there was the home of Dom Perignon, the world's most well known Benedictine monk whose work in wine making helped make champagne what it is today. (Some say he invented champagne, but that is largely a myth). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In 1668 Dom Perignon was transferred to the Abbaye Saint-Pierre d’Hautvillers, where he served as cellarer for the rest of his life. Under his stewardship, the abbey flourished and doubled the size of its vineyards, while he worked to improve their product with the help of another monk Dom Thierry Ruinart (Ruinart is believed to be the oldest champagne house founded in 1729), a noted scholar of the abbey.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Dom Perignon is buried inside the abbey and you can visit his tomb.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Naturally there is a street named after him in Hautvillers, and his likeness can be found all around the town.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hautvillers has some beautiful architecture and is surrounded by rolling vineyards on all sides. It is a lovely town to visit and walk around if you have a spare hour when touring the Champagne region.</span><br />
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<br />Alexandra D. Fosterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16330209231717394393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793837408750852473.post-11821177892466545662016-04-14T04:44:00.000-07:002016-04-14T04:44:20.886-07:00Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, France - A Visit to Billecart-Salmon in Champagne<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My absolute favorite champagne for celebrations or everyday drinking (why not?) is Billecart-Salmon Brut Rose. So a recent visit just before Easter to the <a href="http://champagne-billecart.fr/index.php">Billecart-Salmon</a> champagne house in France was somewhat of a visit to the Motherland for me, and definitely a check mark on my travel bucket list.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Billecart-Salmon is located in the Champagne region of France, about an hour's drive from Reims, and was founded in 1818 by Nicolas Francois Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon, (pictured below). It is one of the few champagne houses that is still family owned today.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The tour begins just behind the house for a visit to their <i>clos</i>, a single plot vineyard that must be enclosed or walled on at least three sides:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The excitement really begins when you don your protective eyewear (aging champagne bottles can explode unexpectedly at any moment) and descend underground into the champagne caves; there are over two miles of underground tunnels beneath the house! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The barrels are marked with initials to indicate exactly which vineyards in the various towns of Champagne their grapes have come from as well as which variety of grape has been used, all of which is neatly written on a chalkboard for reference. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The tour concludes with the moment we all patiently waited for: a tasting of three different Billecart-Salmon champagnes around the table in their tasting room. (I may have snuck seconds on the rose when the tour leader turned his back)!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On the way out you can visit the Billecart-Salmon shop to purchase, of course, champagne, as well as aprons, dish towels, ice buckets and various other branded items. The tour of the house costs around 25EUR and lasts about an hour and a half.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">**A little tip for those living in London: <a href="https://www.fortnumandmason.com/products/personalised-rose-champagne?taxon_id=916">Fortnum & Mason</a> sells their own label of rose champagne, which is produced by none other than Billecart-Salmon and a good £10 less expensive than the BS rose.</span></div>
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<br />Alexandra D. Fosterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16330209231717394393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793837408750852473.post-8552208444414162352016-03-27T10:25:00.000-07:002016-03-27T10:25:37.691-07:00Reims, France - Happy Easter from Au Duc Champenois<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Happy Easter from Destinations Perfected! I'm always blown away by the bakery and chocolate shop windows in Europe during the holidays, and Easter is no exception. I happened upon <i>Au Duc Champenois</i> (<span style="background-color: white;">13 Rue du Cadran Saint-Pierre)</span> in Reims last Sunday and could not get over the variety, artistry and creativity of their handmade chocolates for Easter. Each chocolate creation had an astounding amount of attention to detail, from hand-carved to hand-painted frogs, bells, traditional eggs, sheep (black and white, with curls of shaved chocolate for the hair) roosters, bunnies, fish and even chickens driving Ferraris; all tied up with beautiful bows. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves (I think I stood in the window staring for three quarters of an hour) and I wish everyone a lovely Easter today wherever you are celebrating!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">No trip to Florence is complete without a visit to the <a href="http://www.mercatocentrale.it/en/mercato-centrale-firenze/">Mercato Centrale</a>, the central food market in the San Lorenzo neighborhood. Under one roof you will find two floors filled with every Italian culinary product imaginable from meat to produce, cheese, pasta, fish and sweet confectionary items. The second floor is dedicated to small stands where you can sit and enjoy a meal prepared on the premises: anything from sandwiches to pizza or pasta with shaved truffles. Now listen carefully: forget the second floor. The real place to dine in the market is where all of the local workers eat themselves and is located on the ground floor at a place called <b>Nerbone</b>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Each day (since 1872, who can argue with that) there is a handwritten menu on the wall that tells you what's for lunch (open from 7am-2pm). You line up and order what you want and then take your tray to one of a handful of tables to enjoy your meal. Pasta and risotto always feature on the menu, as well as tripe with tomato stew and their famous boiled beef sandwich with a special sauce, which is the real crowd pleaser.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I dove into a bowl of <i>reginelle al ragu</i>, ribbons of pasta in meat sauce with a healthy dose of grated parmesan cheese. The price, a mere </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; line-height: 18.2px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">€</span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">4!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Then I got back in line to tackle the <i>panino bollito</i> or beef sandwich and watched as they were being assembled: slices of meat are shaved off of a huge chunk of boiled beef, which is then dunked in its own juices, piled in a fresh baked crusty bun and then topped off with a tomato salsa with a hint of chili and a green herb sauce. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Such delicious food for absolutely unbeatable prices. I will take this over a Michelin starred restaurant any day! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Do have a proper walk around the market and see all of the beautiful food stalls. The workers are cheerful and engaging and you can buy some wonderful, authentic products to take home with you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I just got back from a long weekend in Florence, where I was working on some exciting developments with my <a href="http://www.alexandradfoster.com/">pillow company</a>, but to be honest the real goal was EATING! What better place to start my descent into gluttony than our first dinner at one of oldest stars on the dining Florentine dining scene: Trattoria Sostanza (<span style="background-color: white; color: #323232; line-height: 18px;">Via della Porcellana, 25</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #323232; line-height: 18px;">). </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The menu is simple and probably hasn't changed since they opened in 1869. The trattoria is modest in its appearance; remarkable given how many celebrities and famous politicians have eaten there over the decades. We started with the tortellini al sugo ... delicious bites with just enough meat sauce.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You must know that the two most ordered dishes on the entire menu, and what Sostanza is noted for, is the <i>tortino di carciofi</i> (artichoke tart) and the <i>pollo al burro</i> (chicken with butter). The chicken arrives to your table directly from the pan it was cooked in on the stovetop, sizzling and spitting in a bath of melted butter. Have your cardiologist on standby and then enjoy this juicy chicken dish! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The artichoke tart is also delicious and I found the presentation most interesting: the artichokes are enveloped by thick strands of egg, almost resembling an omelette. It is also no stranger to butter!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Its amazing the amount of dishes that come out of such a small (and hot!) kitchen. The kitchen staff love visitors so feel free to walk back and have a gander.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">They will act civilized at first, but don't worry, the Italian antics follow. Here the waiters and cooks unite for a fun photo. (They had so much fun with this photo shoot of mine they asked me to send them the pictures)!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">They will slice you off a hunk and cook it up on the grill to perfection.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Take a moment to admire the memorabilia on the walls. Dozens and dozens of patrons have scrawled lyrical at how much they enjoyed their meal at Sostanza, from Henry Winkler to Steven Spielberg ... you will be surprised at how many people of note have dined here over the years.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you go for dinner, remember to book around 9pm when the real Florentines go out to dine, otherwise if you take the 7:30pm booking the food is naturally just as good, but you'll be surrounded by tourists.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When I'm not staying at <a href="http://www.destinationsperfected.com/2014/03/megeve-france-chalet-one-oak.html">Chalet One Oak</a>, my favorite little alpine hideaway, in neighboring town Combloux, is the hotel <a href="http://www.ducs-de-savoie.com/">Aux Ducs de Savoie</a>. This property oozes that mountain charm from the minute you walk through the front door. The most appropriate word to describe the hotel is: cozy. From the wood paneled floors, walls and ceiling, to the warm tartans, checks and plaids of the rugs, curtains and upholstery, the hotel has set the scene nicely for lazing by the fireplace.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Rooms are a good size, most with balconies in view of Mont Blanc, and sufficiently modern bathrooms (ours had a separate toilet room). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've never been to Megeve in the summer months, but by the looks of it, this would be a lovely property to visit when the weather is warmer, the snow is gone, and everything is in bloom. There's nothing quite like the fresh alpine air, no matter what the season.</span><br />
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<br />Alexandra D. Fosterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16330209231717394393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793837408750852473.post-44133746908218742212016-02-15T05:10:00.001-08:002016-02-15T05:10:42.101-08:00Megeve, France - Le Comptoir du Pere Sotieu<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One of my favorite reasons for visiting France is its patisseries. From the smell of fresh croissants baking in the oven, to regional specialities found in different areas of the country, the intricate decorations on each individual confection, right down to the beautiful packaging and enticing store windows, its a full sensory experience. I recently discovered a new bakery and tea salon in the little alpine town of Megeve called <a href="http://www.patisserie-chocolaterie-salon-de-the-megeve.fr/presentation.html">Le Comptoir du Pere Sotieu</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There are also two separate floors of seating where you can enjoy a tea, coffee or hot chocolate alongside your sweets in a lovely setting decorated in the traditional chalet style. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Le Comptoir du Pere Sotieu is the perfect stop for a morning or afternoon treat the next time you are in the adorable French ski town of Megeve.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Whether you're a skier or not, you can easily access the Super Megeve <i>(<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 16.12px;">Rochebrune, 74120 Megève, France </span>+33 4 50 21 22 05</i><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 16.12px;"><i>)</i> </span>restaurant at the top of the Rochebrune cable car in Megeve. With outdoor and indoor seating, lunch is enjoyed with a view of Mont Blanc at an altitude of 6,600 feet! The highlight of this restaurant is their outdoor barbecue, so its highly advisable to order some meat. For non-meat eaters there's pasta and salads big enough to fuel you for the ski run back down the mountain to town.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We had a table for twelve outside and enjoyed some hearty lamb chops, burgers, pasta bolognese, steaks, soups and salads.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Coffee and dessert is always followed by a shot of Genepy, a special Italian herbal liqueur from the Valle d'Aosta region. Be warned though, a few shots of this will get you down the mountain at much faster speeds than you should probably be skiing!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Two weekends ago for my birthday I was treated to the most lavish Sunday brunch at the five star <a href="https://www.roccofortehotels.com/hotels-and-resorts/the-charles-hotel/">Rocco Forte The Charles Hotel</a> in Munich. Both guests and non guests of the hotel are welcome to partake in this buffet of all buffets. The double height windows in the dining room let in lots of light, even on a cloudy day, and its a great place to relax over a long lazy breakfast.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In addition to being able to order any number of hot dishes off the menu from eggs to waffles, the buffet stations</span> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">are a force to be reckoned with. Take my advice: come hungry. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mini donuts and beignets were a big hit:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For an indulgent breakfast that will keep you full for two days, I highly suggest splurging on The Charles Hotel breakfast when in Munich.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Happy New Year! I hope everyone has had a great start to 2016 so far and that all of your resolutions are still in place. I resolve to be more diligent about posting my travel adventures here. Many of you have asked if I have stopped traveling ... not to worry, I was in four different countries the last week of December alone, but my schedule means I don't often have time to report about it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I spent New Years in the most adorable medieval alpine town in Tirol called Kitzbühel. Renown as a sophisticated ski village (like many places, there was no snow this year!), it is located not far outside Innsbruck in Austria. On the morning of the 1st I took an early morning stroll around the town and stopped for breakfast at <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g190446-d4020092-Reviews-Praxmair_Cafe_Bar_Konditorei_GmbH-Kitzbuhel_Tirol_Austrian_Alps.html">Praxmair</a>, a traditional Tirolean bakery right in the center. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As soon as you walk in the front door you are greeted by the large pastry case. You order your cakes at the counter and then go and sit down at the tables in the back, where a waiter will come by and take your drink order. We opted for a piece of Linzer Torte and cheesecake: just delicious!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The windows were decorated with traditional marzipan pigs and mushrooms, symbols of good luck for the new year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After breakfast we popped inside the St. Andreas Parish Church. The bell tower of the church is considered the main landmark of Kitzbühel, complete with beautiful frescoed ceilings.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A popular evening activity is to try your hand in the local casino: I haven't seen many casinos with a facade like this one!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Another spectacle not to be missed in Kitzbühel is the fireworks display at the base of the mountain that takes place each year on Januray 1st. With live music, torch skiing and fire jumping from the local ski school, and a half hour fireworks show, it is a perfectly celebratory place to welcome in the new year.</span><br />
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<br />Alexandra D. Fosterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16330209231717394393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793837408750852473.post-1895315114185073432015-12-07T06:02:00.001-08:002015-12-07T06:02:29.641-08:00Burgos, Spain - A Day in Burgos<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On a recent trip to Northern Spain we spent the day in Burgos, best known for its dramatic cathedral. We began the day by walking around the outdoor market, which sells handcrafted items as well as lots of yummy things to eat. After a tour of the gothic style Roman Catholic cathedral, we stopped at <a href="https://www.chocolateriasvalor.es/localizacion/chocolateria/burgos/burgos/17">Valor</a> for a late breakfast of churros and hot chocolate: a fried dough pastry that gets dipped directly into the rich chocolate sauce.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">While nosing in and out of the shops around the main square we caught some sort of medieval parade.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Around lunchtime the streets fill to the brim with people out for their daily dose of pintxos: those small snacks the Basque region are famous for, similar to tapas. Instead of hopping in and out of each bar for a sampling, we decided to stay in one spot and sample all of the pintxos at <a href="http://mesonlosherreros.es/index.html">Meson Los Herreros</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It is a place the locals come to and the variety (over 60 different kinds) and combinations of pintxos are really quite incredible. Aside from what is on view at the bar, you can also order hot pintxos, like potato croquettes or tortilla.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I highly recommend a day trip to Burgos if you happen to be in the area. It is a lovely walkable city and foodies won't be disappointed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On a recent trip to the Basque region of Northern Spain, I spent the day eating my way through Bilbao. Aside from the Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao is famous for its pintxos bars. Pintxos are small snacks usually served on bread and pierced with a cocktail stick. Pintxos are a great way to try many different flavors and food combinations, which is exactly what we did at each stop. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We began in the Old Town (Casco Viejo) at <a href="http://victormontes.com/">Victor Montes</a> in Plaza Nueva, widely known as the Harry's Bar of Bilbao. You can eat inside at the bar, in the restaurant, or outside in the piazza. I love the black and gold old-world facade of their building.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Also located in a corner of Plaza Nueva is Zuga. This is a popular tiny little spot that focuses on more inventive pintxos. Among the highlights are goat’s cheese with manzanilla sherry, dried fruit vinaigrette and honey; liver with red fruits and Modena vinegar.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One of my favorites that we visited was <a href="http://www.lavinadelensanche.com/en/">La Vina Del Ensanche</a>, just off the main shopping street. This large restaurant has outside seating, a restaurant and a long bar (carved from a single tree). The oldest bar in the city (1927), this wood-paneled spot is famous for its ham and chorizo. There is even a shop attached to it so you can buy some of their products to take home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Our last stop of the day was a bar that serves only oysters called El Puertito (Poza Lizentziatuaren Kalea, 22). There are dozens of different varieties you can choose from, many of them local, which we paired with some delicious champagne. This is a must-visit for serious oyster lovers!</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The <a href="http://www.vigeland.museum.no/en/vigeland-park">Vigeland Park</a> in Oslo is the world's largest sculpture park by one single artist. It features over 200 works by Gustav Vigeland in bronze, granite and wrought iron. With more than one million visitors each year, it is one of Oslo's most visited tourist attractions. The bronze statue of the little Angry Boy (shown below) is among the most famous sculptures in the park. Notice his shiny left hand: this is due to so many tourists who wish to be photographed while holding his hand.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As many of you know, my brother married a lovely girl from Oslo some years ago, so it is a city that I return to often. On a recent trip I enjoyed a new dining spot with gorgeous views over Oslo Fjord: <a href="http://www.ekebergrestauranten.com/">Ekebergrestauranten</a>. It is a simply stunning spot to watch the sunset and enjoy an al fresco meal in the summer months. They also have a more formal indoor dining room with a fine dining menu, and the food is delicious. It is also worth taking a walk around the surrounding park to view the various art sculptures and installations. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My favorite Greek taverna in Mykonos (I ate there twice during my short stay) is <b>To Maereio</b> (address: Kalogera, 16). Owned by two local brothers (they are twins who grew up on the island), the food is simple and delicious and so flavorful. It is nestled on one of the characteristic winding streets of Mykonos town (Chora), and has three outdoor tables if you are lucky enough to get one. Alternatively, you can sit inside or even have a meal at the bar. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It is, of course, a prerequisite to order a traditional Greek salad. The feta here tastes so different from the kind you buy in the supermarket at home. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You absolutely cannot go to Maereio without sampling the zucchini meatballs. I could throw down half a dozen of these now as I write this. So good.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Apologies in advance for the picture quality here, but we also had two main dishes, beef with rice and crispy potatoes, as well as a plate of spicy sausage in a tomato based sauce with peppers. These were delicious "home-cooked"meals that hit the spot after a long day at the beach.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And some extra potatoes with dill yoghurt for good measure:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The brothers will probably offer you an after dinner shot of soumada, a traditional non-alcoholic drink flavored with almond and rosewater. It will be the perfect end to your Mykonian dinner.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The most secluded, relaxing and hippy-chic beach club we went to while in Mykonos was Alemagou. Located at the end of a long dirt road, there are very few beach beds, which means you can relax without feeling like people are on top of you, and reservations are absolutely essential. The little swimming beach has see-through clear blue water and is perfect for swimming.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Even if you are not into sun worshipping all day, the restaurant at Alemagou is definitely worth a visit. You can sit at the bar and enjoy a cold drink while looking out to the sea, or dine at a proper table and enjoy some fresh seafood and local Greek specialities. The DJs at Alemagou are some of the best around, so it goes without saying that your meal will be accompanied by some chill beats.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In between swimming, sunbathing and snoozing on our beach beds, we lunched on fresh bread and Greek olives, spinach risotto, and chicken burgers with yogurt/dill sauce and Greek salad; washed down with some ice cold rose wine, naturally!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Once a summer they hold a huge party with special guest DJs on a big stage set up on the beach. People come from all over the island to dance the night away. Rest assured though, this is the only time Alemagou sees a crowd. Otherwise it is the definition of rest and relaxation: just how summer holidays should be. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The newest addition to the beach club scene, and the most talked about this summer, is <a href="http://www.scorpiosmykonos.com/">Scorpios Mykonos</a>. The property blends perfectly into the surrounding landscape, with indoor and outdoor spaces flowing seamlessly from the main house to the restaurant, beach terrace, and wide open view of the Aegean Sea.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At the heart of the property is the 200-seat rustic chic restaurant, which was always jam packed and buzzing on the two occasions I visited. The food centers around healthy dishes with Greek influences and included fresh salads, homemade pastas with seafood, and large cuts of meat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Scorpios offers so many interesting spots to escape to, from a hammock hung by the bar in the main house, to different cabanas and sun beds on various terraces, and couches dotted in both shade and sunlight, all with their own unique views. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Having woken up at 2:30am for a 6:00am flight from London to Mykonos, as soon as I arrived at Scorpios I planted myself in this outdoor hammock. Rocking back and forth thanks to the wind that day, I slipped in and out of consciousness as the boats bobbed by on a turquoise blue sea below while chill music piped in from a speaker somewhere behind me: perfection!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Come 8pm the sunset ritual begins at Scorpios. People fill the terrace to watch the sun go down over the sea, cocktail in hand, and live music or well-known DJs perform for all to dance well into the night.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you're going to be in Mykonos, Scorpios is not to be missed. You can laze away an entire day here and then stay for dancing and dining in the evening. It really is a fabulous addition to the island.</span></div>
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<br />Alexandra D. Fosterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16330209231717394393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793837408750852473.post-9212432322156126622015-08-10T09:37:00.001-07:002015-08-10T09:37:34.393-07:00Mykonos, Greece - Spilia Restaurant<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One of the most picturesque seaside dining spots has got to be <a href="http://hotelanastasiavillage.gr/restaurant-mykonos.html">Spilia Restaurant</a> located at the Anastasia Village Hotel on Agia Anna Beach in Kalafatis on the island of Mykonos. It is built inside a cave ('spilia' means cave) and accessed by a wooden plank set over the edge of the rocks on the side of the beach. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The view over the azure blue Aegean Sea, the salty breeze, and the occasional boat passing by are the backdrop for one truly special dining location.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As you can imagine, the specialty here is seafood, and it doesn't get much fresher than this! Menu highlights include pasta (in red or white wine sauce) with seafood (clams, mussels, shrimp), whole fish (catch of the day), lobster, octopus, and of course your token Greek salad. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">From hanging on a rope to table side, we couldn't help but try some very fresh octopus salad:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pasta in white wine sauce with sea urchin:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Some local Greek white wine:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Spilia is an absolutely beautiful and unique spot for quintessential summer beachside dining. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">All you need after lunch is a swim in the turquoise waters of Agia Anna Beach:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I just got back from six days on the beautiful Greek island of Mykonos. What struck me most was the color palette of white, turquoise and fuchsia bougainvillea, the crystal clear Caribbean-like Aegean Sea, and the absolutely stunning sunsets. Over the next few days I will take you through the places we lounged, swam, ate and drank. For now, here is a first look at this beautiful island in pictures.</span><br />
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