Looking at the plate, I knew this restaurant in Todos Santos was doing something right. The beef was sliced across the grain, drizzled with olive oil, topped with freshly grated parmesan and finished with baby watercress. My wife always humors me, trying to steal a bite or two, but this time I had to fight her off to get my share …
Mmmmm—chocolate, chocolate, chocolate everywhere! A chocoholic’s fantasy, The Great Festival of Chocolate—finally, a dream come true! Turin (or Torino, as locals refer to their city), Italy has been hosting an annual, weeklong chocolate festival in the chocolate capital of the world for the past several years …
After your first beer, you begin to explore this peaceful oasis in the midst of dusty, noisy La Paz. The city is about two hours north of Cabo San Lucas in Baja California Sur, Mexico. Suddenly you see flames leaping from under the hood of a truck. Then you smell grilled meat, wander over to get another beer, and watch the young Mexican chef with a passion for burgers …
If last Valentine’s Day was a dud, plan early to make next year’s a memorable one. Instead of the usual box of chocolates, why not take in the annual Glendale Chocolate Affaire in Glendale, Arizona? Usually held in downtown historic Glendale around Valentine’s Day, this annual event is sure to please any palate …
You’re seated in a room with dark wooden beams, earthy tones, and beautiful Botero artwork donning the walls. Patrons sitting at a nearby table are eating plantain chips and sipping Chilean merlot while people at the bar drink mimosas and mojitos. An attentive South American waiter approaches your table. Your Latin experience at Churrascos has begun.
