Category: Italian

Rome, Italy

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The absolute BEST Cannoli I have ever had!!!
Welcome drink at Waldorf Rome Cavalier Hotel
Honeycomb at breakfast in the hotel

My favorite….Carrot Juice

Our favorite place to meet up with our relatives for lunch in Rome is by the Pantheon. Unfortunately, I don’t remember the name of the place but if you are standing by the front door of the Pantheon looking at the restaurants it’s the first one on the right with the red awning.

Romolo E Remo

Monte Carlo, Monaco

Amici Miei

Breakfast at Hotel De Paris

Bacon

Dinner at Le Cave – The oldest wine cellar in the world which is located in the basement of Hotel De Paris

Picture on the wall of a young Donald J. Trump

Dinner at Nobu

Lunch the day of the Grand Prix Race in the Garnier Suite in Hotel De Paris

Dinner at Le Louis XV in Hotel De Paris

Fort Pierce, Florida

Sunrise City Cafe
The breakfast was so good that we went back the next day – Day 1

Scrambled eggs, Chorizo sausage, peppers, onions, cheese, and grits
Chicken Ranch Wrap

Day 2

Two Eggs scrambled, Bacon, Chorizo Sausage, seasoned home fries, sautéed green peppers, onion, mushrooms, and tomatoes. White toast
Scrambled eggs, Chorizo sausage, peppers, onions, cheese, and well-done potatoes

Lorenzo’s Pizzeria

The slice I had there is not your typical pizza. They add sausage to their marinara sauce. Although I like regular NY style pizza this was tasty. I always add crushed red pepper, black pepper, Garlic powder, and Oregano to the top.

On the Edge – I would not recommend this spot. The food was so so and the service was HORRIBLE!!! The waitresses are miserable there.

Cajun Fried Calamari
Chicken Tacos with French Fries
Spinach salad with Shrimp

Aspen, Colorado

E.M.P – Winter House 

Foie Gras – Torchon with Black Truffle & Brioche
Beef Tartare – Mustard, Horseradish & Gaufrettes
Homemade chips
Beef Helvetia – Hen of the Woods Mushrooms, Bell Peppers & Cream Sauce
Zurich Style Chicken – Mushrooms, Onions & Cream Sauce
Hot cocoa and mint

Cache Cache Aspen

Frisée Salad – “Tender Belly” bacon, garlic, shallot, balsamic dressing, sunnyside Eagle Springs’ egg
Marinated Beet Salad – baby lettuces, fresh Colorado chèvre, lemon-truffle vinaigrette
Lamb meatballs
Colorado Rack of Lamb – Dijon & herb crust, potatoes au gratin, roasted vegetables, veal jus
Tilapia fish special

State 38 Snowmass

Classic Shrimp Cocktail – Jumbo shrimp, smoked horseradish cocktail sauce
Avocado Toast – Avocado spread, goat cheese, cherry heirloom, toasted brioche, balsamic glaze
Bacon Jam BLT – Crispy bacon, bacon jam, bibb lettuce, toasted brioche

Limelight Hotel

Brussel sprouts & Margarita Pizza with mushrooms
Mussels & Clams in a white wine sauce

Naples, Florida

Brio @ Waterside Shops

Carpaccio – Shaved tender beef*, field greens, capers, mustard aioli, Parmigiana Reggiano
Spaghetti Bolognese – Organic grass-fed ground beef and all-natural pork, white wine, fresh tomato cooked slow and long

Burntwood Tavern

Pierogies – truffle oil, caramelized onions, herbed sour cream
Fish Tacos – flour tortillas, black beans & rice, avocado salsa
Chicken Diablo – fried jalapenos, pepper jack, lettuce, tomato, pickles, chipotle mayo
The Burntwood Burger – applewood smoked bacon, egg, hash brown, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles

Meridian Cafe

Naples Grilled Cheese – aged cheddar, brie, applewood smoked bacon, sliced tomato with a bacon and tomato jam grilled till gooey on wheat.
Chicken sandwich – Harvest Land no hormone and antibiotic-free chicken breast grilled with American cheese and pickles.

Baby Lamb Chops

Tomahawk Steak was amazing!!! Purchased it from Jimmy P’s Butcher Shop

Our green beer for St. Patty’s Day!

Bistro La Baguette in Naples

Seared Fois Gras
Goat cheese Gourmand Salad
Chateaubriand
Veal Scallopini
Fried Clam Strips, Onion Rings and French Fries

Steamers Seafood in Naples

Steamed Clams

IHOP breakfast

Fernandez the Bull – Cuban Restaurant

Palomilla Steak – Thin steak that is deeply marinated in garlic lemon sauce. Served with grilled onions.
Churrasco Steak Salad – Our mouth-watering Churrasco steak is grilled, sliced & served with mixed greens, carrots, tomato, cucumber, onion, capers & white American cheese. Best with house dressing.

USS Nemo Restaurant

Steamed Clams from Pine Island – Garlic lover: wine, garlic cream infusion, chives
Grilled Salmon – spinach, bean sprouts, carrot, miso dressing & tomato oil
Black Grouper – crispy, blackened or grilled with French fries, tartar sauce, and coleslaw

Chops City Grill

Dry Aged Strip Steak 18oz
Roasted Jumbo Asparagus – sea salt, olive oil, béarnaise sauce on the side
Kurobuta Pork Chop 14oz

Tomahawk steak we purchased from Jimmy P’s Butcher Shop

Five guys

Hot Dog with Mustard
Little Burger with ketchup, Mayo, jalapenos, mushrooms & raw onions

Massive King Crab Legs we purchased from Jimmy P’s Butcher Shop

Continental on 3rd Avenue

Piedmontese – Hanger Steak 10oz
Snake River Farms Silver Label – Filet Mignon 8oz
Baked Mushrooms, Garlic, Thyme

Palumbo’s Pizzeria 

Before – Plain Cheese Pizza Slice
After – Black Pepper, Crushed Red Pepper, Garlic Powder, Oregano

New Years Eve at Times Square – NYC 2018

Renaissance Times Square Hotel – American Express Special Event Breakfast

Hong Kong Station

Wonton Soup

The Loeb Boathouse – Central Park NYC

Roasted Beets
Ahi Tuna Salad
Bloody Mary’s
Salmon

Traditional NY Style Breakfast Sandwich

Bacon, egg and cheese with salt, pepper & Ketchup on a roll

Mim’s Restaurant – Roslyn Heights

Fusilli & Blackened Skirt Steak – spinach, portobello mushrooms, gorgonzola, porcini sage cream
Mediterranean Stuffed Sole – feta, spinach, tomatoes, lemon, fresh herbs, quinoa wild rice

Oniro Greek Restaurant – Woodbury, NY

Grilled Octopus
Greek Salad
Shrimp Cocktail
Grilled Calamari
Avgolemono Soup
Spinach Pie
Grilled Lamb Chops
Lemon Potatoes
Caramel Cheesecake

On the Parade Diner – Breakfast

One egg over easy, bacon & home fries

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day 2018

Christmas Eve

Puerto Rican Coquito
Coquito with Cinnamon stick as garnish
Ricotta Cheesecake before it’s baked
Deviled Eggs
New England Clam Chowder with Extra Bacon on top
Baked Clams
Huge King Crab Legs

Christmas Day

Lasagna