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We learned the history of how foods over the centuries traveled from country to country due to the Diaspora of peoples around the globe. Food is not just sustenance, it's living history. It connects people, harbors friendships, opens doors. Life, and food, are always changing.

Whether it's a special meal we make for ourselves or for guests when we are entertaining, we take special care in picking out the ingredients. They must be fresh and of good quality. Presentation is important also, as "the eyes are the first to feast." This page will give you some photos and stories of our Foodie handiwork. Take a look!

We love native markets. Heck, we love grocery stores! Since we were in the restaurant business for so long, it must be our natural inclination. Billy and I are fascinated by food! Take a look at these colorful markets around the world.

We understand that some travelers are wary of eating street food.  With our restaurant background and the fact that we have been traveling the world for over 3 decades - for us - part of the experience of a new country is to eat like a local. Not only is it affordable but sometimes these food stalls have the best-ever flavor! Enjoy some of our photos and videos on this page.

Rooftop Bars are simply amazing. Located on a top floor of a building these bars give you a view of the city, the beach or other intriguing architecture in the area. Generally these bar/restaurants are trendy attended by the young and beautiful and often the food they serve is avant-garde or fashionable. They can boast a unique view, a live band, discounted appetizers or even 2-for-1 drinks during Happy Hour. One thing for certain - they are not your conventional bar. On this page we share some photos and stories of Rooftop Bars from around the world.

Fine Dining around the World

Since Billy is a trained French Chef, eating in fine dining establishments is one of our passions. We continue to learn about different foods, presentations and the sauces, herbs and spices which make eating a meal an event.

Billy always says "The eyes are the first to feast" therefore, a beautiful or unique presentation is paramount.

This page covers a lot! Desserts and pastries are amazing art pieces, breads are the staff of life, and you have never had pizzas like the ones we have tasted in Italy!

Sometimes the local restaurants have the "best" food ever. They can be family-run enterprises, a small little shack-of-a-place, or a well known local hangout.

Bars and Cafes are places where people hang out. They might be having a discussion on art, politics, or a private conversation. They are very social locations, although sometimes one simply likes to have a coffee or beer by themselves. Every country has a fine distilled beverage that they are are proud of and that represents their country's best.

For those of us who enjoy international cuisine, eating local specialties while traveling is the best of two worlds. Meals don’t always have to be in fine dining establishments where pricing can be astronomical, you can relish terrific flavors from a food cart, on a picnic, or from the local supermarket. Here are some tips on how to make the most of feasting in foreign countries while taking home some adventuresome memories. 

One of the best things about traveling is the exposure to local culinary delights. We have a saying that we order what we want, but we eat what we get -- no complaints are allowed. For the most part we are thrilled with our meals and we share some of these memories ones with you.