Thursday 16th June 2016 is World Tapas Day – a celebration of the classic and popular dish, Spanish tapas. Eating tapas is much more than just a way of serving food, it has its own place in the history of Spain and represents the Spanish culture – a way of eating and a way of living. But… Read More
Vintages Wine Bar Don’t you just love going somewhere that transports you to a completely different place? Whether a movie that makes you feel like you’re in outer space or in a country you’ve never visited, a concert that takes you elsewhere, or a wine bar on a cruise ship. Wait a second! Did I… Read More
My first night in St. John and my dinner plans for the evening had me going to La Tapa. Located in Cruz Bay, executive chef and owner Alexandra Ewald serves what she calls “contemporary meditarranean with its own personal interpretation.” Open seven nights a week from December through April; off season the restaurant is closed… Read More
During my visit to St. Thomas, I was able to venture into Charlotte Amalie during the “Miracle on Main Street” event on Friday, December 16, 2011. After watching the boats in the lighted boat parade and listening to music, we headed for Amalia Café for dinner. The sign may say “Meson Amalia,” but the restaurant… Read More
What trip to Spain would be complete without sampling tapas? We had heard about a great little restaurant just north of La Rambla called Ciudad Condal and decided to try it out. The first time we went, the place was packed! There were people at the bar and in a line and up against the… Read More
If you want to get a taste for travel, don’t focus on stopping and smelling the roses, but do stop and grab a bite to eat. We decided the best way to see the city was by eating our way through Málaga. When we decided on a trip to Spain, tapas and paella were at… Read More
