Gordon Ramsey’s Maze, based on the Michelin star namesake in the London is not disappointing us so far! Enjoying a five course dinner in a modern ambiance as only Ramsey and the Big Apple could design. First Course – Sweet potato veloutépickled Thai chilli, rock shrimp, coconut, cilantro Second Course – Oven baked beetroots caramelizedContinueContinue reading “Hell’s Kitchen at The London NYC”
Author Archives: Karlynn Holbrook
Christmas in Savannah & Hilton Head
For Christmas we decided to take it easy and leisurely eat at our favorite dining places (and a few new ones) in Savannah, Georgia and Hilton Head, South Carolina. Staying at Disney’s Hilton Head is our favorite place to lodge amidst the trees and enjoy cool but still sunny weather this time of year. LastContinueContinue reading “Christmas in Savannah & Hilton Head”
Under the Tuscan Sun
A walk in Florence felt like a walk back in time. You could feel the spirit of the Renaissance exuding from every inch of design and its people. From the uneven streets to the towering structures, this was a city like no other. In just a day, we combed the city’s piazzas and explored theContinueContinue reading “Under the Tuscan Sun”
One Night in Bangkok
kEat your heart out Goldmember…Bangkok Palace As a quick, cheap side trip from Hong Kong, I ventured to the city of Bangkok, Thailand. I booked a hotel near the Pratunam street market, which proved to be an easy (but fun) place to get lost amongst clothes, trinket stands, street food and bustling crowds. It was lateContinueContinue reading “One Night in Bangkok”
Hong Kong: A city for the senses
Where east and west truly meet Where spirituality and secularism intertwine, not combat Where the feeling of safety is rivaled only by immaculate trains and pride in efficiency Hong Kong was my home for four amazing months. It’s so hard to just scratch the surface of so many wonderful moments and adventures. After my temporaryContinueContinue reading “Hong Kong: A city for the senses”
Food, Fragrance and Phallic Symbols
A day docked in Naples…the town where pizza was first created. I tip my hat, I kiss my fingers and expand them in the air to say “meraviglioso” to the Neapolitans for inventing such a perfect food. At least for our mouths although not our waistlines. We enjoyed a few picturesque Italian towns along theContinueContinue reading “Food, Fragrance and Phallic Symbols”
Our Nation’s Capital – A District of Diversity
I recently enjoyed a second trip to Washington, D.C. It is always a surreal feeling to stroll along the streets once walked by Washington, Jefferson and Lincoln against the modern city life of fast-paced careers, delicious food and interesting people. Much like New York, people in this city march to a beat of their ownContinueContinue reading “Our Nation’s Capital – A District of Diversity”
Adventures in Atlanta
From the world’s largest aquarium to the seemingly endless number of historic sites, my first trip to Atlanta will not be my last! Beyond the usual tourist hot spots, there were unexpected encounters that made my trip memorable. Southern Hospitality Driving down Peachtree Road NW (one of 27 streets with the word Peachtree in it),ContinueContinue reading “Adventures in Atlanta”
I hate blogs
I could never understand blogging. Why do I care about other people’s thoughts on life? Are people seriously going to read a stranger’s opinion on something in their incredibly valuable spare time? Then I realized – as a TV, movie and music junkie – when DON’T we listen to and soak in other people’s ideas,ContinueContinue reading “I hate blogs”
Karlynn Holbrook 