Wink Lorch Wine Travel GuidesCatavino’s well-researched and lively posts about Iberian wine regions make essential reading for any wine lover, especially those planning a wine tour to Spain or Portugal.
It is close to impossible to visit Barcelona and not take the short jaunt south to Sitges, where you can bask in the stunning blue waters and grand villas of this small but bustling Catalan town. Renowned for its gorgeous beaches, festive gay ambiance, Film Festival and Carnival – it’s a place of stunning beauty […] Continue Reading →
Most tourists are familiar with the medieval Barrio Gótico, renowned for the Cathedral of Santa Eulalia – the young virgin who suffered martyrdom during Roman times by being placed in a barrel stuck with knives and rolled down the street (good times!); the ever famous hangout of Pablo Picasso called, Els Quatre Gats; and the […] Continue Reading →
A few days ago, I came across a tweet espousing the amazing leaps in technology as it related to gastronomy. “If I didn’t know better,” said aforementioned Tweeter, “we’ll be living in the Jetson age of restaurant technology in no time!” Senior Tweeter was referring to the eMenu, the future of restaurant ordering. Developed in […] Continue Reading →
How often do you walk into a Michelin starred restaurant and say, “Hey, I know you’ve created an incredible Tasting Menu for our group today, but do you mind creating a vegan menu especially for me?” Likely answer, “Never!”. A few weeks ago, I was asked to be a judge at the III Annual DO […] Continue Reading →
Some people know that I have a minor obsession with Vermouth. It started in Minnesota when I was on a quest to find the ideal Manhattan. I knew that for this drink to make sense, I had to find the ideal blend of high quality ingredients with proportions that balanced flavor, texture, and temperature. This […] Continue Reading →
Finding a tapas bar that you don’t just want to visit occasionally, but rather frequent on a daily basis, is rare. Often places like these are considered a “treat” to experience, a unique location to either impress friends or that prepare a specific dish incredibly well. Bar Roure is both to me. Located in the […] Continue Reading →
Last year, we visited Gaig, our last 1 star Michelin restaurant that ironically sits directly across the road from what became this year’s first 1 star experience. At the time, it was a birthday gift and one that I hoped would be all that a 1 star experience should be. Sadly, it was not. A […] Continue Reading →
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