Le Belge Chocolatier

At some point, I don't remember why, I was gifted a box of chocolates from Le Belge.   "Le Belge Chocolatier, a name that connotes an inventive redefined approach to the art of fine chocolate making. Our chocolates offer distinctive contemporary style for an indulgent experience that inspires the palate." It sure did sound upscale, French.  And "contemporary"?  Sure, I was in.Fancy Box.I opened my box feeling quite fancy.  Tissue...

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Flour & Co: Toasty Tarts!

Once upon a time ... a co-worker asked me, "Do you know anywhere that makes gourmet, grown up pop tarts?  I want to get some for an event."I was *thrilled* to be asked this question, because of course I had an answer.  Only one place came to mind: Flour & Co, one of the best bakeries I've ever known.  Sadly, sadly, they have closed, but, really, that place made the best versions of all the classic pies that I have ever had (harvest pie, brown sugar...

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Red Door Coffee

POPOS.  One of the more unique elements of San Francisco, and something many locals are not aware of.  What are POPOS?  Privately Owned Public Open Spaces, basically, kinda interesting locations that seem like you shouldn't just be able to use them, but, actually, you can.  Anyone can.  Sometimes they are up on rooftops, sometimes they have beautiful landscaping and wildlife, often they have seating.  Developers get tax incentives...

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Restaurante L'Arca D'En Peter, Alcudia

Remember back when I went to Mallorca?  Kinda as part of a business trip?  Yeah, that happened, and it was filled with adventures such as 12 course dining at the Michelin starred Jardín (because, yes, they have Michelin starred restaurants there, and yes we sought them out!), an epic trek to Restaurant Club de Golf Alcanada, and casual beachside dining at Playero.  It also included a visit to old town, on our very last day, and the discovery of...

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