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If you’ve ever gone sailing on the ocean or know people who do — and I do! — you understand … Continue reading Preppy dining on the water: Cascais, Portugal’s Maria Pia Seafood Lounge
O Pescador. It translates to The Fisherman in English and this Cascais, Portugal destination has the casual vibe of a … Continue reading Relaxed setting, world-renowned seafood: Cascais, Portugal’s O Pescador
A good deal of Portugal’s historic wealth for centuries has come from their fishing, preserving and exporting seafood. Indeed, Portugal … Continue reading Preserving the flavors of Portugal: Lisbon’s Can the Can restaurant
I’m the only one in my family who hasn’t been to France. My parents, siblings, aunts, cousins, their kids . … Continue reading Travel to delicious with Cheeses of Europe
Rather than being frozen in amber, Maryland’s classic bounty of land, sea and air is being used in modern cuisine. … Continue reading Welcoming Maryland’s Buy Local Challenge: the Governor’s cookout
The mysteriousness of Sintra, Portugal even extended to my lunch at the Penha Longa Resort’s Arola, owned by the Ritz-Carlton. … Continue reading Puttin’ on the Ritz: the chicest dining at Sintra, Portugal’s Arola
Cascais, Portugal has been a hideaway for well-heeled — and often royal — types for decades. However, it’s not a … Continue reading Chic, luscious wine and cuisine by the sea at Cascais, Portugal’s Reserva da Villa
