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Bol Croatia

Konoba Miller

    Aug 12, 2022: Bol, Croatia. Friends were visiting Bol and they “What is the best restaurant in Bol?”  The answer, of course, is Konoba Miller – our patio! 

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    Calvados

    Calvados

      May 13, 2022: Calvados. Calvados, famous for its apple brandy, is a coastal part of Normandy.  It contains most of the D-Day sights… and wonderful cideries! 

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      Lyon

      Lyon

        April 24, 2022  Lyon has been called “The Gastronomic Capital of France.” What does that mean?  That the chefs in their bouchons are alchemists who turn the offal (awful?) into the extraordinary.  

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        Sarajevo Food Adventure

        Sarajevo Food Adventure

          July 17:  A Sarajevo Food Adventure! Jean and I traveled to Sarajevo to explore the history and culture. We decided to hire a local guide, Džana, for a food tour. She introduced us to unique blend of Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian traditions that define Bosnian cuisine. Oh my…

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          Truffles in Istria

          Truffles in Istria

            2021 Istria, Croatia: Mark and I set double alarms to ensure we did not miss our opportunity to learn about truffles in Istria. We laced up our boots and met our Eat Istria guide, Goran. Hopping into his car, we headed north towards Motovun with great anticipation.

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            Hong Kong Street Food

            Hong Kong Street Food

              Hong Kong, July 2015: Mark and I drag our jetlagged bodies to the front desk of our hotel seeking information about Hong Kong street food. A lovely, petite young woman greets us. As is typical for us, we start the conversation with “So… what is your favorite place to eat with family and friends?”  

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              Looking for Mr. Wong

              Looking for Mr. Wong

                2015 Sydney, Australia: Mark and I looking for the elusive Mr. Wong in Sydney. It’s not as easy as you might think. We read about its legendary menu and carefully plot “3 Bridge Ln” on Google Maps. But, Mark and I began to doubt our sanity as we walked up and down the alley trying to locate the door…

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